County Down
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in County Down when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in County Down when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in County Down when compared to any quarter in history.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous January.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in County Down when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in County Down when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in County Down when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 336 companies were registered in County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 336 150,722 2013 309 134,802 % change 8.7% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (336) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 336 companies were registered in County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 336 150,722 2013 309 134,802 % change 8.7% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (336) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 336 companies were registered in County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 336 150,722 2013 309 134,802 % change 8.7% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (336) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 104 100 132 New companies in 2013 91 97 121 % change 14.3% 3.1% 9.1% Record Year 2014 (104) 2012 (119) 2014 (132) January February March New companies in 2014 104 100 132 New companies in 2013 91 97 121 % change 14.3% 3.1% 9.1% Record Year 2014 (104) 2012 (119) 2014 (132) January February March New companies in 2014 104 100 132 New companies in 2013 91 97 121 % change 14.3% 3.1% 9.1% Record Year 2014 (104) 2012 (119) 2014 (132)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 155 companies were dissolved in County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 155 82,370 2013 153 77,914 % change 1.3% 5.7% Record Year 2014 (155) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 155 companies were dissolved in County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 155 82,370 2013 153 77,914 % change 1.3% 5.7% Record Year 2014 (155) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 155 companies were dissolved in County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 155 82,370 2013 153 77,914 % change 1.3% 5.7% Record Year 2014 (155) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous January.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 53 42 60 Closed companies in 2013 37 49 67 % change 43.2% -14.3% -10% Record Year 2014 (53) 2012 (56) 2013 (67) January February March Closed companies in 2014 53 42 60 Closed companies in 2013 37 49 67 % change 43.2% -14.3% -10% Record Year 2014 (53) 2012 (56) 2013 (67) January February March Closed companies in 2014 53 42 60 Closed companies in 2013 37 49 67 % change 43.2% -14.3% -10% Record Year 2014 (53) 2012 (56) 2013 (67)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 181 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 181 68,352 2013 156 56,888 Record Year 2007 (261) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 181 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 181 68,352 2013 156 56,888 Record Year 2007 (261) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Down during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 181 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down UK 2014 181 68,352 2013 156 56,888 Record Year 2007 (261) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 51 58 72 Net growth in 2013 54 48 54 Record Year 2007 (79) 2007 (79) 2007 (103) January February March Net growth in 2014 51 58 72 Net growth in 2013 54 48 54 Record Year 2007 (79) 2007 (79) 2007 (103) January February March Net growth in 2014 51 58 72 Net growth in 2013 54 48 54 Record Year 2007 (79) 2007 (79) 2007 (103)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down 2014 0.2% 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down 2014 0.2% 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) County Down 2014 0.2% 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% % change 6.9% -4.8% -9.0% Record Year 1992 (0.3%) 1991 (0.5%) 1993 (0.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% % change 6.9% -4.8% -9.0% Record Year 1992 (0.3%) 1991 (0.5%) 1993 (0.4%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% % change 6.9% -4.8% -9.0% Record Year 1992 (0.3%) 1991 (0.5%) 1993 (0.4%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in County Down was in 2008 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
26.8% of all director appointments in County Down in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% 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.
26.8% of all director appointments in County Down in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% 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.
26.8% of all director appointments in County Down in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 4.19% CONSULTING 5.22% MANAGEMENT 2.04% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONTRACTS 1.27% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 1.21% PROPERTY 2.64% INVESTMENTS 1.05% TRADING 2.05% DEVELOPMENTS 1.05% LONDON 1.88% CONSTRUCTION 1.05% ENGINEERING 1.86% PROPERTY 0.99% CARE 1.79% NI 0.94% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% J 0.77% DESIGN 1.75% TRADING 0.77% CONSULTANTS 1.73% TRANSPORT 0.66% BUSINESS 1.71% ENTERPRISES 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.60% (N.I.) 0.55% GLOBAL 1.58% DESIGN 0.50% J 1.48% C 0.50% ASSOCIATES 1.48% FUELS 0.50% MEDIA 1.48% SALES 0.50% IT 1.33% CO 0.50% TRANSPORT 1.30% ROAD 0.50% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% ENERGY 0.50% BUILDING 1.24% CENTRE 0.50% M 1.21% ELECTRICAL 0.44% CAPITAL 1.20% FINANCIAL 0.44% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 4.19% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 1.99% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONTRACTS 1.21% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 1.21% PROPERTY 2.64% INVESTMENTS 1.05% TRADING 2.05% DEVELOPMENTS 1.05% LONDON 1.90% PROPERTY 0.99% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSTRUCTION 0.99% CARE 1.80% NI 0.94% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% J 0.77% DESIGN 1.75% TRADING 0.77% CONSULTANTS 1.73% TRANSPORT 0.66% BUSINESS 1.71% ENTERPRISES 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.60% (N.I.) 0.55% GLOBAL 1.59% ENERGY 0.50% MEDIA 1.49% DESIGN 0.50% J 1.49% ROAD 0.50% ASSOCIATES 1.48% C 0.50% IT 1.34% CO 0.50% TRANSPORT 1.30% FUELS 0.50% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% CENTRE 0.50% BUILDING 1.24% SALES 0.50% CAPITAL 1.21% IRELAND 0.44% M 1.21% HOUSE 0.44% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 4.19% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.04% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTING 1.21% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONTRACTS 1.21% PROPERTY 2.64% INVESTMENTS 1.05% TRADING 2.04% DEVELOPMENTS 0.99% LONDON 1.90% PROPERTY 0.99% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSTRUCTION 0.99% CARE 1.80% NI 0.94% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% TRADING 0.72% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.72% CONSULTANTS 1.73% TRANSPORT 0.66% BUSINESS 1.71% PROPERTIES 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.60% ENTERPRISES 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.59% (N.I.) 0.55% GLOBAL 1.59% CENTRE 0.50% MEDIA 1.49% CO 0.50% J 1.48% ROAD 0.50% ASSOCIATES 1.48% C 0.50% IT 1.34% ENERGY 0.50% TRANSPORT 1.30% SALES 0.50% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% FUELS 0.50% BUILDING 1.24% DESIGN 0.50% CAPITAL 1.21% FINANCIAL 0.44% M 1.20% ELECTRICAL 0.44% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 471 280,210 99999 - Dormant Company 102 47,084 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 50 6,559 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 39 26,700 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 38 37,882 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 36 18,491 49410 - Freight transport by road 35 8,014 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 31 27,750 41100 - Development of building projects 30 9,855 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 29 56,411 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 28 3,403 47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores 27 3,558 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 26 8,155 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 26 9,284 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 25 5,419 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 23 4,039 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 23 5,920 03110 - Marine fishing 22 310 47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores 22 3,066 62012 - Business and domestic software development 22 9,509 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 401 254,725 99999 - Dormant Company 95 48,100 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 51 6,890 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 42 39,157 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 41 27,652 49410 - Freight transport by road 38 8,584 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 36 19,018 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 33 28,692 41100 - Development of building projects 30 10,295 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 30 57,654 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 28 3,527 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 28 9,713 47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores 27 3,721 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 27 8,495 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 26 4,209 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 24 5,614 62012 - Business and domestic software development 24 9,818 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 24 6,190 56302 - Public houses and bars 22 6,008 62090 - Other information technology service activities 22 13,149 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 400 254,441 99999 - Dormant Company 93 47,692 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 51 6,917 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 42 27,543 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 42 39,242 49410 - Freight transport by road 38 8,608 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 37 18,956 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 33 28,770 41100 - Development of building projects 30 10,399 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 30 57,543 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 28 9,832 47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores 27 3,738 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 27 3,533 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 27 4,223 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 27 8,503 62012 - Business and domestic software development 24 9,838 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 24 6,199 56302 - Public houses and bars 23 6,009 68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis 22 5,630 62090 - Other information technology service activities 22 13,145
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE NI623212 SPS (NI) LIMITED 04 Mar 2014 NI623422 OFF BEAT ARTS 13 Mar 2014 NI623507 21TT LIMITED 19 Mar 2014 NI623766 J3M LIMITED 31 Mar 2014 NI623485 GANDY INCORPORATED LIMITED 18 Mar 2014 NI623226 FAIRY CODEMOTHER LTD 05 Mar 2014 NI623441 GLENHOLME MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 14 Mar 2014 NI623400 JONATHAN MCBRIDE T/A PEAK PERFORMER LIMITED 13 Mar 2014 NI623154 KICK ON TRADING LIMITED 03 Mar 2014 NI623515 BEROBE LTD 20 Mar 2014 NI623159 CORE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED 03 Mar 2014 NI623266 HOLLYMOUNT AVENUE 1962 LIMITED 06 Mar 2014 NI623284 ANDREWS CAR ELECTRICS LTD 07 Mar 2014 NI623710 MICHAEL CALLAGHAN LIMITED 28 Mar 2014 NI623611 CHAPPLE CREATIVE LTD 25 Mar 2014 NI623623 TROTUP LTD 25 Mar 2014 NI623185 ASH TREE POULTRY LTD 03 Mar 2014 NI623411 FIT BANBRIDGE LTD 13 Mar 2014 NI623211 NAVIGATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED 04 Mar 2014 NI623529 PONSA LTD 20 Mar 2014 NI623566 RED CIRCLE TRADING LTD 21 Mar 2014 NI623626 ALL 3 STUDIO LTD 26 Mar 2014 NI623627 WE PRINT LEAFLETS LTD 26 Mar 2014 NI623630 PANIJACADA LTD 26 Mar 2014 NI623224 DS CONSTRUCTION & FACILITY MANAGEMENT LTD 05 Mar 2014
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