County Down
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Down when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Down when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous April.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Down when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 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 2014 a total of 654 companies were formed in County Down. This figure is 7.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Down occurred in 2014 when a total of 654 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2014 654 300,731 2013 608 269,432 % change 7.6% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (654) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 654 companies were formed in County Down. This figure is 7.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Down occurred in 2014 when a total of 654 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2014 654 300,731 2013 608 269,432 % change 7.6% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (654) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 318 companies were registered in County Down during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down UK 2014 318 150,009 2013 299 134,630 % change 6.4% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (318) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 318 companies were registered in County Down during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 6.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down UK 2014 318 150,009 2013 299 134,630 % change 6.4% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (318) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Down when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 was a record month for company registrations in County Down when compared to any month in history.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 132 108 78 New companies in 2013 118 100 81 % change 11.9% 8.0% -3.7% Record Year 2014 (132) 2014 (108) 2012 (88) April May June New companies in 2014 132 108 78 New companies in 2013 118 100 81 % change 11.9% 8.0% -3.7% Record Year 2014 (132) 2014 (108) 2012 (88)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 319 companies were dissolved in County Down. This figure is 15.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 319 177,207 2013 277 155,192 % change 15.2% 14.2% Record Year 2011 (343) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 319 companies were dissolved in County Down. This figure is 15.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 319 177,207 2013 277 155,192 % change 15.2% 14.2% 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 2014)
A total of 164 companies were dissolved in County Down during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 32.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down UK 2014 164 94,837 2013 124 77,278 % change 32.3% 22.7% Record Year 2010 (284) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 164 companies were dissolved in County Down during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 32.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down UK 2014 164 94,837 2013 124 77,278 % change 32.3% 22.7% Record Year 2010 (284) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in County Down when compared to any previous April.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 50 54 60 Closed companies in 2013 29 56 39 % change 72.4% -3.6% 54% Record Year 2014 (50) 2010 (206) 2011 (65) April May June Closed companies in 2014 50 54 60 Closed companies in 2013 29 56 39 % change 72.4% -3.6% 54% Record Year 2014 (50) 2010 (206) 2011 (65)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for County Down increased by 335 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2014 335 123,524 2013 331 114,240 Record Year 2007 (523) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for County Down increased by 335 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Down UK 2014 335 123,524 2013 331 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for County Down during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 154 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down UK 2014 154 55,172 2013 175 57,352 Record Year 2007 (262) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Down during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 154 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down UK 2014 154 55,172 2013 175 57,352 Record Year 2007 (262) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 82 54 18 Net growth in 2013 89 44 42 Record Year 2013 (89) 2007 (99) 2006 (80) April May June Net growth in 2014 82 54 18 Net growth in 2013 89 44 42 Record Year 2013 (89) 2007 (99) 2006 (80)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) 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 Half Year
In the first half of 2014 County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) 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 Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down 2014 0.2% 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, County Down formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Down 2014 0.2% 2013 0.2% 2012 0.2% 2011 0.2% 2010 0.2% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (0.4%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% % change 0.9% -0.3% -16.5% Record Year 1990 (0.5%) 1992 (0.3%) 1990 (0.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% UK formation share in 2013 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% % change 0.9% -0.3% -16.5% Record Year 1990 (0.5%) 1992 (0.3%) 1990 (0.3%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 43.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 43.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in County Down was 2008 when 33.5% of all directors were female.
28.1% of all director appointments in County Down in the first half of 2014 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.
28.1% of all director appointments in County Down in the first half of 2014 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 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in County Down was in 2007 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
29.3% of all director appointments in County Down in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% 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.
29.3% of all director appointments in County Down in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 4.18% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.63% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTING 1.52% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONTRACTS 1.36% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.03% TRADING 2.03% CONSTRUCTION 1.03% ENGINEERING 1.99% INVESTMENTS 0.92% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% NI 0.87% LONDON 1.93% TRADING 0.87% CARE 1.85% DEVELOPMENTS 0.81% DESIGN 1.75% PROPERTIES 0.81% CONSULTANTS 1.73% TRANSPORT 0.71% BUSINESS 1.69% ENTERPRISES 0.71% PROPERTIES 1.63% J 0.71% TRANSPORT 1.58% SALES 0.60% GLOBAL 1.55% C 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ROAD 0.60% J 1.51% ELECTRICAL 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.54% MEDIA 1.44% (N.I.) 0.49% ELECTRICAL 1.40% CONSULTANCY 0.49% IT 1.33% IRELAND 0.49% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% COMMUNITY 0.43% BUILDING 1.26% STREET 0.43% M 1.24% ENERGY 0.43% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage (NI) 4.12% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.63% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTING 1.52% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONTRACTS 1.36% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.03% TRADING 2.03% CONSTRUCTION 1.03% ENGINEERING 1.99% INVESTMENTS 0.92% LONDON 1.93% TRADING 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% NI 0.87% CARE 1.85% PROPERTIES 0.81% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.81% CONSULTANTS 1.73% TRANSPORT 0.70% BUSINESS 1.69% ENTERPRISES 0.70% PROPERTIES 1.63% J 0.65% TRANSPORT 1.58% ROAD 0.60% GLOBAL 1.55% SALES 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.55% C 0.60% J 1.50% ELECTRICAL 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.54% MEDIA 1.44% IRELAND 0.49% ELECTRICAL 1.40% (N.I.) 0.49% IT 1.33% CONSULTANCY 0.49% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% CENTRE 0.43% BUILDING 1.26% FUELS 0.43% M 1.23% ENERGY 0.43% CO., 1.20%
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 440 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 88 48,436 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 50 7,053 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 44 40,250 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 39 28,352 41100 - Development of building projects 38 10,527 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 36 29,029 49410 - Freight transport by road 35 9,265 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 33 19,058 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 30 10,133 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 28 8,533 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 28 6,413 56101 - Licensed restaurants 27 8,585 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 25 57,421 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 25 4,395 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 24 6,286 47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores 24 3,721 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 23 6,631 32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified 22 3,534 62012 - Business and domestic software development 22 9,834 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 434 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 87 48,126 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 50 7,088 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 44 40,375 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 40 28,340 41100 - Development of building projects 40 10,664 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 36 29,145 49410 - Freight transport by road 35 9,318 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 34 19,026 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 30 10,262 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 28 8,555 68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate 28 6,441 56101 - Licensed restaurants 27 8,651 56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes 26 4,422 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 25 57,459 47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores 24 3,757 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 24 6,296 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 23 6,665 62090 - Other information technology service activities 22 13,042 62012 - Business and domestic software development 22 9,875
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