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Christchurch, Dorset

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Christchurch when compared to any previous December.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 302 companies were formed in Christchurch in 2011. This total is 18.4% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearChristchurchUK
    2011302452,870
    2010255400,358
    2009231362,675
    2008294349,203
    2007303457,649
    Record Year2003 (331)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 137 companies were formed in Christchurch. This figure is 22.3% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Christchurch occurred in 2003 when a total of 165 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChristchurchUK
    2011137224,135
    2010112196,609
    % change22.3%14.0%
    Record Year2003 (165)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 58 companies were registered in Christchurch during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 18.4% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)ChristchurchUK
    201158109,623
    20104995,117
    % change18.4%15.3%
    Record Year 2003 (81) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011162913
    New companies in 2010112018
    % change45.5%45.0%-27.8%
    Record Year2003 (34)2000 (31)2006 (24)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 237 companies were dissolved in Christchurch in 2011. This total is 14.7% lower than in 2010 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearChristchurchUK
    2011237314,523
    2010278342,232
    2009287533,773
    2008136237,901
    2007177220,295
    Record Year2009 (287)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 106 companies were dissolved in Christchurch. This figure is 10.9% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Christchurch occurred in 2009 when a total of 145 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChristchurchUK
    2011106152,213
    2010119164,601
    % change-10.9%-7.5%
    Record Year2009 (145)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 63 companies were dissolved in Christchurch during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 46.5% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)ChristchurchUK
    20116379,983
    20104376,896
    % change46.5%4.0%
    Record Year 2009 (67) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Christchurch when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011241821
    Closed companies in 201017206
    % change41.2%-10.0%250%
    Record Year2006 (27)2009 (31)2011 (21)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 65 companies were added to the company register for Christchurch in 2011. This number represents growth of 25.5% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 88 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Christchurch company register grew by 231 companies.

    YearChristchurchUK
    201165138,347
    2010-2358,126
    2009-56-171,098
    2008158111,302
    2007126237,354
    Record Year2003 (231)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Christchurch increased by 31 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)ChristchurchUK
    20113171,922
    2010-732,008
    Record Year2003 (121)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Christchurch during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was -5 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)ChristchurchUK
    2011-529,640
    2010618,221
    Record Year 2003 (59) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2011-811-8
    Net growth in 2010-6012
    Record Year2003 (29)2000 (24)2006 (18)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Christchurch formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Christchurch was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearChristchurch
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1979 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Christchurch formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Christchurch
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1974 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Christchurch formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Christchurch
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1963 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.1%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.1%0.1%
    % change26.3%23.5%-35.9%
    Record Year1960 (0.2%)1970 (0.3%)1969 (0.4%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 46.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 45.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The record year for female directors in Christchurch was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Christchurch in 2011 was 34.6%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The record second half year for female directors in Christchurch was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    25.6% of all director appointments in Christchurch in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Christchurch was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    25.2% of all director appointments in Christchurch in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT1.10%CONSULTING5.07%
    BOURNEMOUTH1.10%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    PROPERTY1.10%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    BEAGLE1.10%PROPERTY2.37%
    MAINTENANCE1.10%TRADING2.07%
    INVESTMENTS0.74%DESIGN1.92%
    PLUMBING0.74%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    PROJECT0.74%ENGINEERING1.78%
    SYSTEMS0.74%BUSINESS1.78%
    CONSTRUCTION0.74%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    CONSULTING0.74%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.74%MEDIA1.71%
    AM0.55%LONDON1.63%
    J0.55%J1.51%
    (CHRISTCHURCH)0.55%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    LAND0.55%GLOBAL1.46%
    I0.55%IT1.41%
    S0.55%CARE1.39%
    CONSULTANCY0.55%PROPERTIES1.29%
    HOME0.55%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    DORSET0.55%M1.27%
    FITNESS0.55%BUILDING1.26%
    TRAINING0.55%ENERGY1.25%
    MARINE0.55%S1.20%
    COMMUNITY0.55%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied99205,525
    7487 - Other business activities3257,052
    99999 - Dormant Company1921,846
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1632,483
    9999 - Dormant Company1420,199
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1117,765
    74990 - Non-trading company98,929
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities912,072
    7414 - Business & management consultancy613,034
    9305 - Other service activities69,492
    5530 - Restaurants65,013
    5552 - Catering52,110
    7499 - Non-trading company59,957
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet52,740
    7260 - Other computer related activities57,667
    9272 - Other recreational activities51,054
    7031 - Real estate agencies51,365
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified58,671
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings42,598
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified411,768

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07831061 SAFFRON CURRY HOUSE LTD 01 Nov 2011
    07832177 THE SQUARE RESTAURANT LTD 02 Nov 2011
    07837479 CBT4 LTD 07 Nov 2011
    07838693 B&R (CONTRACTS) LIMITED 08 Nov 2011
    07838861 SWAGA LIMITED 08 Nov 2011
    07839840 SLADE TOWERTECH LIMITED 09 Nov 2011
    07839897 BLISS BOUTIQUE (CHRISTCHURCH) LTD 09 Nov 2011
    07840765 S G D CATERING LIMITED 09 Nov 2011
    07844302 ISDC LIMITED 11 Nov 2011
    07846503 SUGAR LENS PRODUCTIONS LIMITED 14 Nov 2011
    07847767 JAMES EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE LTD. 15 Nov 2011
    07848635 HUMDINGER PROMOTIONS LTD 15 Nov 2011
    07853563 YPA LIMITED 18 Nov 2011
    07855720 RED CHERRY FOODS LTD 22 Nov 2011
    07856114 HOT LETTINGS LTD 22 Nov 2011
    07856401 HURN BRIDGE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE LIMITED 22 Nov 2011
    07857340 WOODY RAIL LIMITED 23 Nov 2011
    07859264 TEAM MOTO-RR LIMITED 24 Nov 2011
    07864248 CREATIVE LAND (GB) LIMITED 29 Nov 2011
    07865388 TWENTY TWENTY BOURNEMOUTH LTD 30 Nov 2011
    07865506 BLU (UK) LTD 30 Nov 2011
    07865983 BLU RECRUITMENT (UK) LTD 30 Nov 2011
    07866087 MARINE TRADE CHECK LTD 30 Nov 2011
    07866458 GAMEBO LIMITED 30 Nov 2011
    OC369694 TWYNHAM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLP 10 Nov 2011

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