County Durham
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
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous January.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
- February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 919 companies were registered in County Durham during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 2.1% 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 Durham UK 2013 919 134,802 2012 939 131,491 % change -2.1% 2.5% Record Year 2012 (939) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 919 companies were registered in County Durham during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 2.1% 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 Durham UK 2013 919 134,802 2012 939 131,491 % change -2.1% 2.5% Record Year 2012 (939) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous January.
February 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2013 293 306 320 New companies in 2012 287 294 358 % change 2.1% 4.1% -10.6% Record Year 2013 (293) 2013 (306) 2007 (391) January February March New companies in 2013 293 306 320 New companies in 2012 287 294 358 % change 2.1% 4.1% -10.6% Record Year 2013 (293) 2013 (306) 2007 (391)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 729 companies were dissolved in County Durham during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 66.1% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly 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 Durham UK 2013 729 77,914 2012 439 67,576 % change 66.1% 15.3% Record Year 2013 (729) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 729 companies were dissolved in County Durham during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 66.1% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly 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 Durham UK 2013 729 77,914 2012 439 67,576 % change 66.1% 15.3% Record Year 2013 (729) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
February 2013 saw a new record in company closures in County Durham when compared to any previous February.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2013 222 276 231 Closed companies in 2012 164 150 125 % change 35.4% 84.0% 85% Record Year 2011 (246) 2013 (276) 2009 (257) January February March Closed companies in 2013 222 276 231 Closed companies in 2012 164 150 125 % change 35.4% 84.0% 85% Record Year 2011 (246) 2013 (276) 2009 (257)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Net company growth for County Durham during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 190 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Durham UK 2013 190 56,888 2012 500 63,915 Record Year 2007 (630) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Durham during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 190 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Durham UK 2013 190 56,888 2012 500 63,915 Record Year 2007 (630) 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 71 30 89 Net growth in 2012 123 144 233 Record Year 2007 (131) 2007 (196) 2007 (303) January February March Net growth in 2013 71 30 89 Net growth in 2012 123 144 233 Record Year 2007 (131) 2007 (196) 2007 (303)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
In the first quarter of 2013, County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Durham 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.8%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2013, County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) County Durham 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.8%) 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 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% % change -8.5% 3.3% -7.6% Record Year 2010 (0.8%) 2009 (1.0%) 2000 (1.2%) January February March UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% % change -8.5% 3.3% -7.6% Record Year 2010 (0.8%) 2009 (1.0%) 2000 (1.2%)
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 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% 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 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% 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 Durham was in 2007 when 35.0% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 Durham was in 2007 when 35.0% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 NORTH 2.13% CONSULTING 5.18% EAST 2.10% MANAGEMENT 4.79% ENGINEERING 1.71% CONSULTANCY 3.31% MANAGEMENT 1.57% PROPERTY 2.44% CONSULTANCY 1.44% TRADING 2.05% CONSTRUCTION 1.03% DESIGN 1.80% DURHAM 0.98% ENGINEERING 1.78% PROPERTY 0.95% BUSINESS 1.78% J 0.93% ASSOCIATES 1.75% INSPECTION 0.90% LONDON 1.73% DESIGN 0.86% CONSULTANTS 1.70% ELECTRICAL 0.86% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% (NE) 0.83% MEDIA 1.63% CONSULTING 0.73% GLOBAL 1.58% TRAINING 0.66% J 1.56% G 0.59% CARE 1.46% D 0.56% IT 1.42% CARE 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.42% ENERGY 0.56% PROPERTIES 1.36% NORTHERN 0.54% M 1.26% COMMUNITY 0.54% BUILDING 1.21% SYSTEMS 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.19% CONSULTANTS 0.54% ELECTRICAL 1.18% LEISURE 0.51% TRAINING 1.17% PROJECT 0.51% SECURITY 1.15% word percentage uk word uk percentage NORTH 2.13% CONSULTING 5.19% EAST 2.10% MANAGEMENT 4.79% ENGINEERING 1.71% CONSULTANCY 3.32% MANAGEMENT 1.57% PROPERTY 2.45% CONSULTANCY 1.44% TRADING 2.05% CONSTRUCTION 1.03% DESIGN 1.80% DURHAM 1.00% ENGINEERING 1.78% PROPERTY 0.95% BUSINESS 1.78% J 0.93% ASSOCIATES 1.75% INSPECTION 0.91% LONDON 1.73% DESIGN 0.86% CONSULTANTS 1.70% ELECTRICAL 0.86% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% (NE) 0.83% MEDIA 1.63% CONSULTING 0.71% GLOBAL 1.58% TRAINING 0.66% J 1.56% G 0.59% CARE 1.47% CARE 0.56% IT 1.42% D 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.41% ENERGY 0.56% PROPERTIES 1.36% COMMUNITY 0.54% M 1.26% SYSTEMS 0.54% BUILDING 1.21% NORTHERN 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.19% CONSULTANTS 0.54% ELECTRICAL 1.18% PROJECT 0.51% TRAINING 1.18% LEISURE 0.51% 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 1,250 232,560 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 305 55,469 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 212 33,439 99999 - Dormant Company 211 44,156 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 185 16,712 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 170 24,207 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 111 7,155 71129 - Other engineering activities 100 4,327 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 94 25,414 74990 - Non-trading company 93 14,226 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 92 7,407 86900 - Other human health activities 77 8,698 7487 - Other business activities 71 7,504 49410 - Freight transport by road 62 6,019 43210 - Electrical installation 61 5,795 56302 - Public houses and bars 59 5,164 62090 - Other information technology service activities 58 12,879 71200 - Technical testing and analysis 55 845 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 55 5,212 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 54 5,408 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,249 232,252 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 302 55,321 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 213 33,533 99999 - Dormant Company 209 44,046 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 186 16,693 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 170 24,177 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 112 7,166 71129 - Other engineering activities 100 4,336 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 96 25,461 74990 - Non-trading company 95 14,180 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 92 7,435 86900 - Other human health activities 76 8,710 7487 - Other business activities 71 7,497 49410 - Freight transport by road 63 6,020 43210 - Electrical installation 61 5,811 56302 - Public houses and bars 59 5,189 62090 - Other information technology service activities 58 12,890 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 55 5,213 71200 - Technical testing and analysis 54 847 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 53 5,408
Recent Companies
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