Cornwall

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 1,174 companies were formed in Cornwall. This figure is 5.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Cornwall occurred in 2003 when a total of 1,212 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CornwallUK
    20131,174269,432
    20121,111253,150
    % change5.7%6.4%
    Record Year2003 (1,212)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,174 companies were formed in Cornwall. This figure is 5.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Cornwall occurred in 2003 when a total of 1,212 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CornwallUK
    20131,174269,432
    20121,111253,150
    % change5.7%6.4%
    Record Year2003 (1,212)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 577 companies were registered in Cornwall during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 9.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)CornwallUK
    2013577134,630
    2012526121,659
    % change9.7%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (577) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 577 companies were registered in Cornwall during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 9.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)CornwallUK
    2013577134,630
    2012526121,659
    % change9.7%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (577) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013208187182
    New companies in 2012193177156
    % change7.8%5.6%16.7%
    Record Year2003 (234)2003 (201)2003 (186)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013208187182
    New companies in 2012193177156
    % change7.8%5.6%16.7%
    Record Year2003 (234)2003 (201)2003 (186)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 620 companies were dissolved in Cornwall. This figure is 2.0% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Cornwall occurred in 2009 when a total of 854 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CornwallUK
    2013620155,192
    2012608147,794
    % change2.0%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (854)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 620 companies were dissolved in Cornwall. This figure is 2.0% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Cornwall occurred in 2009 when a total of 854 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CornwallUK
    2013620155,192
    2012608147,794
    % change2.0%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (854)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 321 companies were dissolved in Cornwall during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 1.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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)CornwallUK
    201332177,278
    201232580,218
    % change-1.2%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (511) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 321 companies were dissolved in Cornwall during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 1.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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)CornwallUK
    201332177,278
    201232580,218
    % change-1.2%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (511) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013115102104
    Closed companies in 2012104115106
    % change10.6%-11.3%-2%
    Record Year2009 (116)2009 (259)2010 (137)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013115102104
    Closed companies in 2012104115106
    % change10.6%-11.3%-2%
    Record Year2009 (116)2009 (259)2010 (137)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Cornwall increased by 554 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CornwallUK
    2013554114,240
    2012503105,356
    Record Year2003 (929)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Cornwall increased by 554 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CornwallUK
    2013554114,240
    2012503105,356
    Record Year2003 (929)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Cornwall during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 256 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CornwallUK
    201325657,352
    201220141,441
    Record Year 2013 (256) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Cornwall during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 256 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)CornwallUK
    201325657,352
    201220141,441
    Record Year 2013 (256) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013938578
    Net growth in 2012896250
    Record Year2003 (189)2003 (162)2003 (132)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013938578
    Net growth in 2012896250
    Record Year2003 (189)2003 (162)2003 (132)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Cornwall formed 0.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.4%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Cornwall
    20130.4%
    20120.4%
    20110.5%
    20100.5%
    20090.5%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Cornwall formed 0.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.4%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Cornwall
    20130.4%
    20120.4%
    20110.5%
    20100.5%
    20090.5%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Cornwall formed 0.4% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Cornwall
    20130.4%
    20120.4%
    20110.5%
    20100.4%
    20090.5%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Cornwall formed 0.4% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Cornwall
    20130.4%
    20120.4%
    20110.5%
    20100.4%
    20090.5%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.4%0.4%0.4%
    UK formation share in 20120.5%0.4%0.4%
    % change-9.4%2.7%5.6%
    Record Year2003 (0.7%)2003 (0.6%)1992 (0.5%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.4%0.4%0.4%
    UK formation share in 20120.5%0.4%0.4%
    % change-9.4%2.7%5.6%
    Record Year2003 (0.7%)2003 (0.6%)1992 (0.5%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 45.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% 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 Cornwall was 2005 when 38.2% of all directors were female.

    30.4% of all director appointments in Cornwall 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

    The record first half year for female directors in Cornwall was 2005 when 38.2% of all directors were female.

    30.4% of all director appointments in Cornwall 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 Cornwall was in 2005 when 38.4% of all directors were female.

    30.5% of all director appointments in Cornwall 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

    The record second quarter for female directors in Cornwall was in 2005 when 38.4% of all directors were female.

    30.5% of all director appointments in Cornwall 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
    CORNWALL2.65%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.72%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    CORNISH1.42%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    CONSTRUCTION1.16%PROPERTY2.48%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.99%TRADING2.04%
    ENERGY0.96%ENGINEERING1.81%
    WEST0.83%DESIGN1.80%
    SUNSAVE0.83%LONDON1.77%
    SPV0.79%BUSINESS1.77%
    KS0.79%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    (CORNWALL)0.79%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSULTANCY0.76%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    PEP0.76%GLOBAL1.59%
    FARM0.73%MEDIA1.58%
    COMMUNITY0.73%CARE1.55%
    PROPERTY0.69%J1.54%
    ST0.69%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    HOUSE0.66%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CONSULTING0.66%IT1.40%
    SOUTH0.60%M1.26%
    CARE0.60%BUILDING1.22%
    CIC0.60%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    ASSOCIATES0.56%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    INTEREST0.56%CAPITAL1.16%
    KERNOW0.53%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CORNWALL2.65%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.72%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    CORNISH1.42%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    CONSTRUCTION1.16%PROPERTY2.48%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.99%TRADING2.05%
    ENERGY0.96%ENGINEERING1.82%
    SUNSAVE0.83%DESIGN1.79%
    WEST0.83%LONDON1.78%
    KS0.79%BUSINESS1.77%
    (CORNWALL)0.79%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    SPV0.79%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    PEP0.76%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    CONSULTANCY0.76%GLOBAL1.60%
    COMMUNITY0.73%MEDIA1.58%
    FARM0.70%CARE1.55%
    ST0.70%J1.53%
    HOUSE0.66%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    PROPERTY0.66%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CONSULTING0.66%IT1.40%
    CARE0.63%M1.26%
    CIC0.60%BUILDING1.22%
    SOUTH0.60%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    INTEREST0.56%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    (SW)0.53%CAPITAL1.17%
    MARINE0.53%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied854239,154
    99999 - Dormant Company19645,704
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified16917,438
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified12355,604
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management10034,490
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified7225,110
    41100 - Development of building projects699,173
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings595,846
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities5526,164
    56101 - Licensed restaurants537,435
    86900 - Other human health activities528,930
    74990 - Non-trading company4914,505
    43210 - Electrical installation435,775
    62090 - Other information technology service activities4312,885
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified427,453
    35110 - Production of electricity411,935
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands386,368
    98000 - Residents property management374,785
    62012 - Business and domestic software development378,769
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet368,032
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied848237,080
    99999 - Dormant Company19545,726
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified16517,454
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified12355,568
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management10034,652
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified7125,168
    41100 - Development of building projects699,235
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings595,876
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities5526,270
    56101 - Licensed restaurants547,468
    86900 - Other human health activities528,957
    74990 - Non-trading company5114,483
    35110 - Production of electricity451,952
    43210 - Electrical installation435,801
    62090 - Other information technology service activities4312,920
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified427,478
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet388,083
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands386,408
    98000 - Residents property management384,825
    62012 - Business and domestic software development378,794

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08512568 ELM DRIVE DEVELOPMENTS LTD 01 May 2013
    08520048 PV ELECTRICAL SERVICES (SOUTH WEST) LTD 08 May 2013
    08528864 SQUADRA CONSULTING LIMITED 14 May 2013
    08526892 MOOR DOG LIMITED 13 May 2013
    08549555 KEITH PRESTIDGE LIMITED 30 May 2013
    08512565 SAGE2O LTD 01 May 2013
    08514110 DIAMOND DRILLING SERVICES (SW) LIMITED 02 May 2013
    08530992 CARLA FEBEN LIMITED 16 May 2013
    08543514 ROWAN TREE MARKETING (SW) LTD. 24 May 2013
    08518923 CORNWALL AUTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED 07 May 2013
    08540652 ASPIRE ACADEMY TRADING LIMITED 22 May 2013
    08544126 PROPERTY ADAPTATIONS & RENOVATIONS S.W. LIMITED 24 May 2013
    08539635 IAN GIBBS LIMITED 22 May 2013
    08542526 MENAGUE RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION LIMITED 23 May 2013
    08549033 MALCOLM BARNECUTT BAKERY (PROPERTIES) LIMITED 30 May 2013
    08552124 ATLANTIC ROAD ESTATES LIMITED 31 May 2013
    08513136 BODACIOUS BODIES LTD 01 May 2013
    08519493 HEAD & HEAD VETERINARY PRACTICE LIMITED 08 May 2013
    08524529 COURAGE & YOUNG LIMITED 10 May 2013
    08528634 CAM THERAPEUTICS LIMITED 14 May 2013
    08534730 LUCKY HOUSE (CORNWALL) LTD 17 May 2013
    08535024 SEA BARN LIMITED 17 May 2013
    08537636 SOMETHING ELLSE LIMITED 21 May 2013
    08538620 POWAPRAM LIMITED 21 May 2013
    08539341 IQ ENERGY (SW) LIMITED 22 May 2013