Congleton, Cheshire

2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report

NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.

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. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 196 companies were formed in Congleton. This figure is 16.9% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Congleton occurred in 2012 when a total of 236 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CongletonUK
    2013196269,432
    2012236253,150
    % change-16.9%6.4%
    Record Year2012 (236)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 78 companies were registered in Congleton during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 34.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CongletonUK
    201378134,630
    2012119121,659
    % change-34.5%10.7%
    Record Year 2012 (119) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013342321
    New companies in 2012492743
    % change-30.6%-14.8%-51.2%
    Record Year2011 (67)2012 (27)2012 (43)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 39 companies were dissolved in Congleton. This figure is 48.0% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Congleton occurred in 2009 when a total of 102 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CongletonUK
    201339155,192
    201275147,794
    % change-48.0%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (102)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 24 companies were dissolved in Congleton during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 35.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CongletonUK
    20132477,278
    20123780,218
    % change-35.1%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (63) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20135910
    Closed companies in 201271416
    % change-28.6%-35.7%-38%
    Record Year2009 (17)2009 (23)2009 (23)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Congleton increased by 157 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CongletonUK
    2013157114,240
    2012161105,356
    Record Year2012 (161)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Congleton during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 54 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CongletonUK
    20135457,352
    20128241,441
    Record Year 2012 (82) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013291411
    Net growth in 2012421327
    Record Year2011 (60)2003 (18)2012 (27)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Congleton formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Congleton
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2012 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Congleton formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Congleton
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.0%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2012 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-41.7%-17.2%-55.8%
    Record Year2011 (0.2%)2005 (0.1%)2012 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 51.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 21.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 50.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 18.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The record first half year for female directors in Congleton was 2007 when 38.8% of all directors were female.

    29.3% of all director appointments in Congleton in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Congleton was in 2007 when 38.3% of all directors were female.

    27.6% of all director appointments in Congleton in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING1.04%CONSULTING5.25%
    J0.86%MANAGEMENT4.80%
    IRG0.86%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    MANAGEMENT0.86%PROPERTY2.48%
    CONSULTANCY0.86%TRADING2.05%
    PARK0.69%ENGINEERING1.81%
    HMK0.69%DESIGN1.79%
    FARM0.69%LONDON1.77%
    GLEBE0.69%BUSINESS1.77%
    ENERGY0.69%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CENTRE0.52%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CORPORATE0.52%ASSOCIATES1.67%
    SUPPLIES0.52%GLOBAL1.59%
    HOUSE0.52%MEDIA1.57%
    PROPERTIES0.52%CARE1.55%
    CONSTRUCTION0.52%J1.53%
    PLUMBING0.52%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    TRAINING0.52%IT1.40%
    PROPERTY0.52%PROPERTIES1.40%
    TRADING0.52%M1.26%
    TIME0.52%BUILDING1.22%
    HEATING0.52%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    M0.35%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    BAR0.35%CAPITAL1.16%
    IT0.35%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management24733,633
    None Supplied100257,517
    99999 - Dormant Company3044,817
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1954,555
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet187,793
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1325,583
    43210 - Electrical installation115,611
    62090 - Other information technology service activities1012,578
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified717,095
    41100 - Development of building projects68,876
    46160 - Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods5617
    45112 - Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles52,817
    62012 - Business and domestic software development58,590
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing45,253
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets45,366
    49410 - Freight transport by road46,273
    74990 - Non-trading company414,303
    86900 - Other human health activities48,687
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles44,768
    56101 - Licensed restaurants47,148

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    OC385563 TIMELESS BRIDE LLP 03 Jun 2013
    08553866 GLEBE FARM SHOP LTD 03 Jun 2013
    08553900 GLEBE FARM RENTALS LTD 03 Jun 2013
    08553937 GLEBE COFFEE SHOP LTD 03 Jun 2013
    08554510 MACKAY A LIMITED 04 Jun 2013
    08558767 GREENWOOD SCOTT LIMITED 06 Jun 2013
    08564799 TEBA MOTO HIRE LTD 11 Jun 2013
    08565360 HADLEA SP LIMITED 11 Jun 2013
    OC385850 EUROPEAN ASSET TRADING LLP 14 Jun 2013
    OC385917 ZIFEE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLP 18 Jun 2013
    08573252 B.D.S. GROUNDWORKS LIMITED 18 Jun 2013
    08574055 ECARGIO LTD 18 Jun 2013
    08575914 EXCITE CREATIVITY LTD 19 Jun 2013
    08578241 LK HARPER LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08582481 GTAVIATION247 LIMITED 24 Jun 2013
    08583371 LA PALOMA LIMITED 25 Jun 2013
    08584444 JAJA TRADING LIMITED 25 Jun 2013
    08585126 NEUROPSYCHIATRY SERVICES LIMITED 26 Jun 2013
    08585265 STRONG FLOW SYSTEMS LTD 26 Jun 2013
    08585998 W BARRETT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD 26 Jun 2013
    08586624 CASTLE EXCHANGE LTD. 26 Jun 2013

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