County Down
Q1 2013 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.
Headlines
- March 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
- March 2013 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
- March 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
- March 2013 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
- March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous March.
- March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous March.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 309 companies were registered in County Down during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 2.5% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down UK 2013 309 134,802 2012 317 131,491 % change -2.5% 2.5% Record Year 2012 (317) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 309 companies were registered in County Down during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 2.5% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down UK 2013 309 134,802 2012 317 131,491 % change -2.5% 2.5% Record Year 2012 (317) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
March 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
March 2013 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
March 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
March 2013 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2013 91 97 121 New companies in 2012 87 119 111 % change 4.6% -18.5% 9.0% Record Year 2013 (91) 2012 (119) 2013 (121) January February March New companies in 2013 91 97 121 New companies in 2012 87 119 111 % change 4.6% -18.5% 9.0% Record Year 2013 (91) 2012 (119) 2013 (121)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 153 companies were dissolved in County Down during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down UK 2013 153 77,914 2012 151 67,576 % change 1.3% 15.3% Record Year 2013 (153) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 153 companies were dissolved in County Down during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down UK 2013 153 77,914 2012 151 67,576 % change 1.3% 15.3% Record Year 2013 (153) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous March.
March 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous March.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2013 37 49 67 Closed companies in 2012 43 56 52 % change -14.0% -12.5% 29% Record Year 2012 (43) 2012 (56) 2013 (67) January February March Closed companies in 2013 37 49 67 Closed companies in 2012 43 56 52 % change -14.0% -12.5% 29% Record Year 2012 (43) 2012 (56) 2013 (67)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Net company growth for County Down during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 156 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down UK 2013 156 56,888 2012 166 63,915 Record Year 2007 (261) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Down during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 156 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down UK 2013 156 56,888 2012 166 63,915 Record Year 2007 (261) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2013 54 48 54 Net growth in 2012 44 63 59 Record Year 2007 (79) 2007 (79) 2007 (103) January February March Net growth in 2013 54 48 54 Net growth in 2012 44 63 59 Record Year 2007 (79) 2007 (79) 2007 (103)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
In the first quarter of 2013, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% 2009 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2013, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Down 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% 2009 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% UK formation share in 2012 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% % change -6.2% -19.1% 12.7% Record Year 1992 (0.3%) 1991 (0.5%) 1993 (0.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% UK formation share in 2012 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% % change -6.2% -19.1% 12.7% Record Year 1992 (0.3%) 1991 (0.5%) 1993 (0.4%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 44.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 44.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The record first quarter for female directors in County Down was in 2008 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
27.4% of all director appointments in County Down in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in County Down was in 2008 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
27.4% of all director appointments in County Down in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2012-Mar 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 3.10% CONSULTING 5.18% MANAGEMENT 1.76% MANAGEMENT 4.79% CONTRACTS 1.29% CONSULTANCY 3.31% ENGINEERING 0.94% PROPERTY 2.44% HOUSE 0.88% TRADING 2.05% TRADING 0.82% DESIGN 1.80% CONSTRUCTION 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.78% NI 0.70% BUSINESS 1.78% ENTERPRISES 0.70% ASSOCIATES 1.75% DESIGN 0.64% LONDON 1.73% PROPERTY 0.64% CONSULTANTS 1.70% SYSTEMS 0.59% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% BANGOR 0.59% MEDIA 1.63% PROPERTIES 0.59% GLOBAL 1.58% HAULAGE 0.59% J 1.56% (N.I.) 0.59% CARE 1.46% CO 0.59% IT 1.42% J 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.42% CONSULTANCY 0.59% PROPERTIES 1.36% ELECTRICAL 0.53% M 1.26% CONSULTING 0.53% BUILDING 1.21% FUELS 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.19% CLUB 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.18% HIRE 0.47% TRAINING 1.17% NEWRY 0.47% SECURITY 1.15% word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 3.11% CONSULTING 5.19% MANAGEMENT 1.76% MANAGEMENT 4.79% CONTRACTS 1.29% CONSULTANCY 3.32% ENGINEERING 0.94% PROPERTY 2.45% HOUSE 0.88% TRADING 2.05% TRADING 0.82% DESIGN 1.80% CONSTRUCTION 0.76% ENGINEERING 1.78% NI 0.70% BUSINESS 1.78% ENTERPRISES 0.70% ASSOCIATES 1.75% DESIGN 0.65% LONDON 1.73% PROPERTY 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.70% (N.I.) 0.59% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% CO 0.59% MEDIA 1.63% SYSTEMS 0.59% GLOBAL 1.58% FUELS 0.59% J 1.56% J 0.59% CARE 1.47% HAULAGE 0.59% IT 1.42% PROPERTIES 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.41% BANGOR 0.59% PROPERTIES 1.36% CONSULTANCY 0.59% M 1.26% ELECTRICAL 0.53% BUILDING 1.21% CONSULTING 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.19% CLUB 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.18% NEWRY 0.47% TRAINING 1.18% CENTRE 0.47% SECURITY 1.15%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 343 232,560 99999 - Dormant Company 98 44,156 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 40 5,554 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 39 24,207 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 39 55,469 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 38 16,712 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 33 33,439 41100 - Development of building projects 31 8,901 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 28 25,414 49410 - Freight transport by road 25 6,019 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 23 5,236 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 21 5,408 74990 - Non-trading company 21 14,226 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 20 3,329 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 20 3,144 56302 - Public houses and bars 20 5,164 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 20 7,760 98000 - Residents property management 20 4,724 56101 - Licensed restaurants 19 7,177 62012 - Business and domestic software development 19 8,275 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 341 232,252 99999 - Dormant Company 97 44,046 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 40 5,565 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 40 24,177 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 39 55,321 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 38 16,693 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 34 33,533 41100 - Development of building projects 31 8,933 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 28 25,461 49410 - Freight transport by road 25 6,020 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 23 5,237 74990 - Non-trading company 21 14,180 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 21 5,408 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 20 3,331 56302 - Public houses and bars 20 5,189 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 20 7,798 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 20 3,139 98000 - Residents property management 20 4,751 62012 - Business and domestic software development 19 8,286 56101 - Licensed restaurants 19 7,186
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE NI617154 LAGMORE APARTMENTS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 06 Mar 2013 NI617205 SUBITO LTD 08 Mar 2013 NI617359 DALCHOOLIN LTD 15 Mar 2013 NI617519 CSGM MANAGEMENT LIMITED 25 Mar 2013 NI617545 FLAX & TEAL LIMITED 26 Mar 2013 NI617117 DM SUPPLIES (NI) LIMITED 05 Mar 2013 NI617339 BUSINESS IN NORTHERN IRELAND.COM LIMITED 14 Mar 2013 NI617562 DL CONTRACTS (NI) LIMITED 26 Mar 2013 NI617582 YERMA LIMITED 27 Mar 2013 NI617593 WEIR ENG LTD 27 Mar 2013 NI617174 LATE PAID LIMITED 06 Mar 2013 NI617213 HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED 08 Mar 2013 NI617487 ALLSOP CONSULTING LTD. 22 Mar 2013 NI617094 COFFEE DOCK LTD 01 Mar 2013 NI617302 STEVEN GREER PLUMBING & HEATING LIMITED 13 Mar 2013 NI617292 CURRANS MOTOR WORKS LIMITED 13 Mar 2013 NI617619 OAKLEY RENEWABLES LIMITED 28 Mar 2013 NI617273 ADAIR BUILDING SERVICES LTD 12 Mar 2013 NI617336 MODYME LIMITED 14 Mar 2013 NI617190 ROSTREVOR INN LTD 07 Mar 2013 NI617202 MAGHERAL CO LTD 08 Mar 2013 NI617234 MICHAEL FITZPATRICK LIMITED 11 Mar 2013 NI617264 CENTRAL MUSIC NEWRY 12 Mar 2013 NI617337 COMPUTERS ARE US NORN IRON LIMITED 14 Mar 2013 NI617511 KD KARS LTD 25 Mar 2013
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