County Down
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.
Headlines
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Down when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Down when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in County Down when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in County Down when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Down when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Down when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 608 companies were formed in County Down. This figure is 2.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Down occurred in 2013 when a total of 608 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2013 608 269,432 2012 594 253,150 % change 2.4% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (608) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 608 companies were formed in County Down. This figure is 2.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Down occurred in 2013 when a total of 608 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2013 608 269,432 2012 594 253,150 % change 2.4% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (608) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 299 companies were registered in County Down during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.9% 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) County Down UK 2013 299 134,630 2012 277 121,659 % change 7.9% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (299) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 299 companies were registered in County Down during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.9% 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) County Down UK 2013 299 134,630 2012 277 121,659 % change 7.9% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (299) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 118 100 81 New companies in 2012 85 104 88 % change 38.8% -3.8% -8.0% Record Year 2013 (118) 2012 (104) 2012 (88) April May June New companies in 2013 118 100 81 New companies in 2012 85 104 88 % change 38.8% -3.8% -8.0% Record Year 2013 (118) 2012 (104) 2012 (88)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 277 companies were dissolved in County Down. This figure is 10.4% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Down occurred in 2011 when a total of 343 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2013 277 155,192 2012 309 147,794 % change -10.4% 5.0% Record Year 2011 (343) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 277 companies were dissolved in County Down. This figure is 10.4% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Down occurred in 2011 when a total of 343 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2013 277 155,192 2012 309 147,794 % change -10.4% 5.0% Record Year 2011 (343) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 124 companies were dissolved in County Down during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 21.5% 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) County Down UK 2013 124 77,278 2012 158 80,218 % change -21.5% -3.7% Record Year 2010 (284) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 124 companies were dissolved in County Down during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 21.5% 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) County Down UK 2013 124 77,278 2012 158 80,218 % change -21.5% -3.7% Record Year 2010 (284) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 29 56 39 Closed companies in 2012 44 54 60 % change -34.1% 3.7% -35% Record Year 2012 (44) 2010 (206) 2011 (65) April May June Closed companies in 2013 29 56 39 Closed companies in 2012 44 54 60 % change -34.1% 3.7% -35% Record Year 2012 (44) 2010 (206) 2011 (65)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for County Down increased by 331 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2013 331 114,240 2012 285 105,356 Record Year 2007 (523) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for County Down increased by 331 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2013 331 114,240 2012 285 105,356 Record Year 2007 (523) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for County Down during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 175 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Down UK 2013 175 57,352 2012 119 41,441 Record Year 2007 (262) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Down during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 175 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Down UK 2013 175 57,352 2012 119 41,441 Record Year 2007 (262) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in County Down when compared to any previous April.
April 2013 saw a new record in net growth in County Down when compared to any previous April.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 89 44 42 Net growth in 2012 41 50 28 Record Year 2013 (89) 2007 (99) 2006 (80) April May June Net growth in 2013 89 44 42 Net growth in 2012 41 50 28 Record Year 2013 (89) 2007 (99) 2006 (80)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) 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 Half Year
In the first half of 2013 County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) 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 Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Down 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% 2009 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Down 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% 2009 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.4%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2012 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% % change 16.7% -6.6% -16.7% Record Year 1990 (0.5%) 1992 (0.3%) 1990 (0.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2012 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% % change 16.7% -6.6% -16.7% Record Year 1990 (0.5%) 1992 (0.3%) 1990 (0.3%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 44.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in County Down was 2008 when 33.5% of all directors were female.
26.7% of all director appointments in County Down 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 County Down was 2008 when 33.5% of all directors were female.
26.7% of all director appointments in County Down 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in County Down was in 2007 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
26.0% of all director appointments in County Down 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 County Down was in 2007 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
26.0% of all director appointments in County Down 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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 3.58% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 2.19% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONTRACTS 1.10% CONSULTANCY 3.41% ENGINEERING 0.87% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.87% TRADING 2.04% HOUSE 0.81% ENGINEERING 1.81% NI 0.75% DESIGN 1.80% CONSULTING 0.75% LONDON 1.77% TRADING 0.63% BUSINESS 1.77% PROPERTIES 0.63% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% DEVELOPMENTS 0.63% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ENTERPRISES 0.63% ASSOCIATES 1.68% PROPERTY 0.63% GLOBAL 1.59% HAULAGE 0.58% MEDIA 1.58% CONSULTANCY 0.58% CARE 1.55% CO 0.58% J 1.54% DESIGN 0.52% INVESTMENTS 1.47% ENERGY 0.52% PROPERTIES 1.41% INVESTMENTS 0.52% IT 1.40% SYSTEMS 0.52% M 1.26% HIRE 0.52% BUILDING 1.22% J 0.46% ELECTRICAL 1.19% CENTRE 0.46% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRANSPORT 0.46% CAPITAL 1.16% FUELS 0.46% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 3.58% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 2.20% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONTRACTS 1.10% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSTRUCTION 0.87% PROPERTY 2.48% ENGINEERING 0.87% TRADING 2.05% HOUSE 0.81% ENGINEERING 1.82% NI 0.75% DESIGN 1.79% CONSULTING 0.75% LONDON 1.78% DEVELOPMENTS 0.69% BUSINESS 1.77% ENTERPRISES 0.64% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% TRADING 0.64% CONSULTANTS 1.68% PROPERTY 0.64% ASSOCIATES 1.68% PROPERTIES 0.64% GLOBAL 1.60% HAULAGE 0.58% MEDIA 1.58% CO 0.58% CARE 1.55% CONSULTANCY 0.58% J 1.53% ENERGY 0.58% INVESTMENTS 1.47% INVESTMENTS 0.52% PROPERTIES 1.41% DESIGN 0.52% IT 1.40% HIRE 0.52% M 1.26% SYSTEMS 0.52% BUILDING 1.22% J 0.46% ELECTRICAL 1.19% TRANSPORT 0.46% ENTERPRISES 1.18% FUELS 0.46% CAPITAL 1.17% CENTRE 0.46% TRAINING 1.16%
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 365 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 99 45,704 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 41 5,846 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 40 25,110 41100 - Development of building projects 34 9,173 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 33 55,604 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 32 17,438 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 32 34,490 49410 - Freight transport by road 29 6,562 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 26 26,164 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 24 5,355 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 23 5,676 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 23 8,120 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 22 3,595 03110 - Marine fishing 21 258 74990 - Non-trading company 21 14,505 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 20 3,245 62012 - Business and domestic software development 19 8,769 86900 - Other human health activities 19 8,930 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 19 6,368 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 359 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 98 45,726 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 41 25,168 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 41 5,876 41100 - Development of building projects 34 9,235 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 34 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 33 34,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 32 17,454 49410 - Freight transport by road 29 6,574 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 26 26,270 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 24 5,369 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 23 5,696 03110 - Marine fishing 23 262 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 23 8,176 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 22 3,607 74990 - Non-trading company 21 14,483 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 20 3,253 62090 - Other information technology service activities 19 12,920 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 19 5,301 62012 - Business and domestic software development 19 8,794
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE NI618405 WARDEN'S HOLLOW MGMT LIMITED 14 May 2013 NI618567 ICEBERG INNOVATIONS LTD 24 May 2013 NI618621 AXIAL MEDICAL PRINTING LIMITED 30 May 2013 NI618202 LOGIC FP LTD 02 May 2013 NI618288 THE FATTED CALF LTD 08 May 2013 NI618548 SCRABO GOLF SHOP LTD 23 May 2013 NI618586 SHAPLA (NI) LIMITED 28 May 2013 NI618265 CORRIES FARM BUTCHERS LTD 07 May 2013 NI618241 CARRICKGLEN RETAIL LTD 03 May 2013 NI618580 E.A.R. SPLINTS LTD 28 May 2013 NI618429 JAMES WIGHTMAN LTD 16 May 2013 NI618519 WHITESIDE CONTRACTS LIMITED 22 May 2013 NI618650 CASTLE DISTRIBUTION LTD 31 May 2013 NI618287 NUPOL DEVELOPMENTS LTD 08 May 2013 NI618229 BITCOINETICS LIMITED 03 May 2013 NI618655 LEGANANNY RENEWABLES LTD 31 May 2013 NI618658 A&C PRODUCTS LIMITED 31 May 2013 NI618577 MARYSHANE INVESTMENTS LIMITED 24 May 2013 NI618245 XRINE MARINE LIMITED 03 May 2013 NI618599 BLAZE FUELS LTD 28 May 2013 NI618168 DOOHEAT RENEWABLES (NI) LIMITED 01 May 2013 NI618174 FORKES LTD 01 May 2013 NI618334 AUTO-INNOVATE LIMITED 10 May 2013 NI618494 BEAUTY ON THE LOFT LTD 21 May 2013 NI618613 CROSSMAGLEN COMMUNITY SPORTS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD 29 May 2013
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