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

  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)

    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 DownUK
    2013608269,432
    2012594253,150
    % change2.4%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (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 DownUK
    2013608269,432
    2012594253,150
    % change2.4%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (608)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. 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 DownUK
    2013299134,630
    2012277121,659
    % change7.9%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 DownUK
    2013299134,630
    2012277121,659
    % change7.9%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (299) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. 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
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201311810081
    New companies in 20128510488
    % change38.8%-3.8%-8.0%
    Record Year2013 (118)2012 (104)2012 (88)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 201311810081
    New companies in 20128510488
    % change38.8%-3.8%-8.0%
    Record Year2013 (118)2012 (104)2012 (88)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. 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 DownUK
    2013277155,192
    2012309147,794
    % change-10.4%5.0%
    Record Year2011 (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 DownUK
    2013277155,192
    2012309147,794
    % change-10.4%5.0%
    Record Year2011 (343)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. 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 DownUK
    201312477,278
    201215880,218
    % 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 DownUK
    201312477,278
    201215880,218
    % change-21.5%-3.7%
    Record Year 2010 (284) 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 2013295639
    Closed companies in 2012445460
    % change-34.1%3.7%-35%
    Record Year2012 (44)2010 (206)2011 (65)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013295639
    Closed companies in 2012445460
    % change-34.1%3.7%-35%
    Record Year2012 (44)2010 (206)2011 (65)

Net Company Growth

  1. 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 DownUK
    2013331114,240
    2012285105,356
    Record Year2007 (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 DownUK
    2013331114,240
    2012285105,356
    Record Year2007 (523)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. 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 DownUK
    201317557,352
    201211941,441
    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 DownUK
    201317557,352
    201211941,441
    Record Year 2007 (262) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. 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
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013894442
    Net growth in 2012415028
    Record Year2013 (89)2007 (99)2006 (80)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013894442
    Net growth in 2012415028
    Record Year2013 (89)2007 (99)2006 (80)

UK Company Share

  1. 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
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    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
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. 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
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    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
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    20090.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.4%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.2%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20120.2%0.2%0.2%
    % change16.7%-6.6%-16.7%
    Record Year1990 (0.5%)1992 (0.3%)1990 (0.3%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.2%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20120.2%0.2%0.2%
    % change16.7%-6.6%-16.7%
    Record Year1990 (0.5%)1992 (0.3%)1990 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  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
    (NI)3.58%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT2.19%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    CONTRACTS1.10%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    ENGINEERING0.87%PROPERTY2.48%
    CONSTRUCTION0.87%TRADING2.04%
    HOUSE0.81%ENGINEERING1.81%
    NI0.75%DESIGN1.80%
    CONSULTING0.75%LONDON1.77%
    TRADING0.63%BUSINESS1.77%
    PROPERTIES0.63%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.63%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    ENTERPRISES0.63%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    PROPERTY0.63%GLOBAL1.59%
    HAULAGE0.58%MEDIA1.58%
    CONSULTANCY0.58%CARE1.55%
    CO0.58%J1.54%
    DESIGN0.52%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    ENERGY0.52%PROPERTIES1.41%
    INVESTMENTS0.52%IT1.40%
    SYSTEMS0.52%M1.26%
    HIRE0.52%BUILDING1.22%
    J0.46%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    CENTRE0.46%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    TRANSPORT0.46%CAPITAL1.16%
    FUELS0.46%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    (NI)3.58%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT2.20%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    CONTRACTS1.10%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    CONSTRUCTION0.87%PROPERTY2.48%
    ENGINEERING0.87%TRADING2.05%
    HOUSE0.81%ENGINEERING1.82%
    NI0.75%DESIGN1.79%
    CONSULTING0.75%LONDON1.78%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.69%BUSINESS1.77%
    ENTERPRISES0.64%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    TRADING0.64%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    PROPERTY0.64%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    PROPERTIES0.64%GLOBAL1.60%
    HAULAGE0.58%MEDIA1.58%
    CO0.58%CARE1.55%
    CONSULTANCY0.58%J1.53%
    ENERGY0.58%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    INVESTMENTS0.52%PROPERTIES1.41%
    DESIGN0.52%IT1.40%
    HIRE0.52%M1.26%
    SYSTEMS0.52%BUILDING1.22%
    J0.46%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    TRANSPORT0.46%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    FUELS0.46%CAPITAL1.17%
    CENTRE0.46%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied365239,154
    99999 - Dormant Company9945,704
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings415,846
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified4025,110
    41100 - Development of building projects349,173
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified3355,604
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified3217,438
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management3234,490
    49410 - Freight transport by road296,562
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2626,164
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis245,355
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment235,676
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate238,120
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes223,595
    03110 - Marine fishing21258
    74990 - Non-trading company2114,505
    32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified203,245
    62012 - Business and domestic software development198,769
    86900 - Other human health activities198,930
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands196,368
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied359237,080
    99999 - Dormant Company9845,726
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified4125,168
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings415,876
    41100 - Development of building projects349,235
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified3455,568
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management3334,652
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified3217,454
    49410 - Freight transport by road296,574
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2626,270
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis245,369
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment235,696
    03110 - Marine fishing23262
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate238,176
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes223,607
    74990 - Non-trading company2114,483
    32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified203,253
    62090 - Other information technology service activities1912,920
    68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate195,301
    62012 - Business and domestic software development198,794

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    NI618445 TECH TRADE RESOURCES LIMITED 16 May 2013
    NI618362 PARAPLANNING (NI) LIMITED 13 May 2013
    NI618386 BEAUTIFUL CUTS HAIRDRESSING LIMITED 13 May 2013
    NI618390 DNA PHYSIQUE LIMITED 14 May 2013
    NI618202 LOGIC FP LTD 02 May 2013
    NI618345 LYONS AEROTECH SOLUTIONS LTD 10 May 2013
    NI618283 GEMS INNS LTD. 08 May 2013
    NI618363 HOLMES HOME IMPROVEMENTS LIMITED 13 May 2013
    NI618466 FAKE FAG LIMITED 17 May 2013
    NI618468 J AND J CONTRACTS (NI) LIMITED 17 May 2013
    NI618302 COFFEE KINGS LIMITED 09 May 2013
    NI618374 SPA WINDOWS LTD 13 May 2013
    NI618518 PHOENIX ACTIVITY PROGRAMME LTD 22 May 2013
    NI618351 LISNAMORE RETAIL LIMITED 10 May 2013
    NI618441 FAITHBOOK CIC 16 May 2013
    NI618237 MAGHERAMAYO LTD 03 May 2013
    NI618266 ARBORETUM REGENERATION CASTLEWELLAN 07 May 2013
    NI618577 MARYSHANE INVESTMENTS LIMITED 24 May 2013
    NI618197 KIN-LOGS LTD 02 May 2013
    NI618218 JON (NI) LIMITED 03 May 2013
    NI618599 BLAZE FUELS LTD 28 May 2013
    NI618660 WM HESLIP LTD 31 May 2013
    NI618174 FORKES LTD 01 May 2013
    NI618214 MC GEENEY'S DRINKS LTD 02 May 2013
    NI618334 AUTO-INNOVATE LIMITED 10 May 2013