County Durham
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 Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Durham when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Durham when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
-
Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Durham when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Durham when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,805 companies were formed in County Durham. This figure is 3.8% 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 Durham occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,805 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2013 1,805 269,432 2012 1,739 253,150 % change 3.8% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,805) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,805 companies were formed in County Durham. This figure is 3.8% 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 Durham occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,805 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2013 1,805 269,432 2012 1,739 253,150 % change 3.8% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,805) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
-
Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 886 companies were registered in County Durham during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 10.8% 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 Durham UK 2013 886 134,630 2012 800 121,659 % change 10.8% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (886) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 886 companies were registered in County Durham during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 10.8% 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 Durham UK 2013 886 134,630 2012 800 121,659 % change 10.8% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (886) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
-
Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous April.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 331 294 261 New companies in 2012 284 278 238 % change 16.5% 5.8% 9.7% Record Year 2013 (331) 2013 (294) 2011 (330) April May June New companies in 2013 331 294 261 New companies in 2012 284 278 238 % change 16.5% 5.8% 9.7% Record Year 2013 (331) 2013 (294) 2011 (330)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
-
Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,333 companies were dissolved in County Durham. This figure is 31.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Durham occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,386 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2013 1,333 155,192 2012 1,011 147,794 % change 31.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,386) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,333 companies were dissolved in County Durham. This figure is 31.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Durham occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,386 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2013 1,333 155,192 2012 1,011 147,794 % change 31.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,386) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
-
Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 604 companies were dissolved in County Durham during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 5.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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 Durham UK 2013 604 77,278 2012 572 80,218 % change 5.6% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (895) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 604 companies were dissolved in County Durham during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 5.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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 Durham UK 2013 604 77,278 2012 572 80,218 % change 5.6% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (895) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
-
Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 222 189 193 Closed companies in 2012 173 207 192 % change 28.3% -8.7% 1% Record Year 2009 (225) 2009 (385) 2009 (285) April May June Closed companies in 2013 222 189 193 Closed companies in 2012 173 207 192 % change 28.3% -8.7% 1% Record Year 2009 (225) 2009 (385) 2009 (285)
Net Company Growth
-
Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for County Durham increased by 472 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2013 472 114,240 2012 728 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,128) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for County Durham increased by 472 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2013 472 114,240 2012 728 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,128) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
-
Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for County Durham during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 282 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Durham UK 2013 282 57,352 2012 228 41,441 Record Year 2007 (498) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Durham during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 282 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Durham UK 2013 282 57,352 2012 228 41,441 Record Year 2007 (498) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
-
Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 109 105 68 Net growth in 2012 111 71 46 Record Year 2007 (229) 2003 (165) 2011 (198) April May June Net growth in 2013 109 105 68 Net growth in 2012 111 71 46 Record Year 2007 (229) 2003 (165) 2011 (198)
UK Company Share
-
Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) Company Share by Half Year
-
Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Durham 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) County Durham 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
-
Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.6% 0.6% % change -2.1% 2.8% -0.8% Record Year 2008 (0.8%) 1990 (0.9%) 2009 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.6% 0.6% % change -2.1% 2.8% -0.8% Record Year 2008 (0.8%) 1990 (0.9%) 2009 (1.0%)
Director Age
-
Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% 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 43.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
-
Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 43.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 43.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
-
Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in County Durham was 2005 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
27.3% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 Durham was 2005 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
27.3% of all director appointments in County Durham 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
-
Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in County Durham was in 2005 when 37.6% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 Durham was in 2005 when 37.6% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in County Durham 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
-
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 NORTH 2.06% CONSULTING 5.25% EAST 2.01% MANAGEMENT 4.81% ENGINEERING 1.89% CONSULTANCY 3.41% MANAGEMENT 1.53% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSULTANCY 1.48% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.14% ENGINEERING 1.81% DURHAM 1.07% DESIGN 1.80% INSPECTION 1.04% LONDON 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.92% BUSINESS 1.77% (NE) 0.92% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% CONSTRUCTION 0.92% CONSULTANTS 1.68% J 0.82% ASSOCIATES 1.68% TRAINING 0.78% GLOBAL 1.59% DESIGN 0.70% MEDIA 1.58% CONSULTING 0.65% CARE 1.55% ENERGY 0.63% J 1.54% CARE 0.63% INVESTMENTS 1.47% EAST) 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% (NORTH 0.61% IT 1.40% SYSTEMS 0.58% M 1.26% PROJECT 0.56% BUILDING 1.22% COMMUNITY 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.19% LEISURE 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.18% MEDICAL 0.53% CAPITAL 1.16% TECHNICAL 0.53% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage NORTH 2.06% CONSULTING 5.25% EAST 2.01% MANAGEMENT 4.82% ENGINEERING 1.89% CONSULTANCY 3.42% MANAGEMENT 1.53% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSULTANCY 1.48% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.14% ENGINEERING 1.82% DURHAM 1.07% DESIGN 1.79% INSPECTION 1.04% LONDON 1.78% (NE) 0.92% BUSINESS 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.92% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% CONSTRUCTION 0.92% CONSULTANTS 1.68% J 0.83% ASSOCIATES 1.68% TRAINING 0.78% GLOBAL 1.60% DESIGN 0.70% MEDIA 1.58% CARE 0.63% CARE 1.55% CONSULTING 0.63% J 1.53% ENERGY 0.63% INVESTMENTS 1.47% EAST) 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% (NORTH 0.61% IT 1.40% SYSTEMS 0.58% M 1.26% PROJECT 0.56% BUILDING 1.22% TECHNICAL 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.19% MEDICAL 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.18% COMMUNITY 0.53% CAPITAL 1.17% LEISURE 0.53% TRAINING 1.16%
SIC Data
-
Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,300 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 274 55,604 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 223 34,490 99999 - Dormant Company 217 45,704 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 188 17,438 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 176 25,110 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 121 7,453 71129 - Other engineering activities 106 4,610 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 97 26,164 74990 - Non-trading company 96 14,505 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 94 8,032 86900 - Other human health activities 78 8,930 43210 - Electrical installation 66 5,775 49410 - Freight transport by road 62 6,562 56302 - Public houses and bars 61 5,353 62090 - Other information technology service activities 59 12,885 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 58 5,468 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 55 4,921 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 52 8,120 71200 - Technical testing and analysis 51 849 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,289 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 271 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 224 34,652 99999 - Dormant Company 215 45,726 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 189 17,454 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 176 25,168 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 122 7,478 71129 - Other engineering activities 107 4,630 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 99 26,270 74990 - Non-trading company 98 14,483 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 94 8,083 86900 - Other human health activities 77 8,957 43210 - Electrical installation 66 5,801 49410 - Freight transport by road 63 6,574 56302 - Public houses and bars 61 5,402 62090 - Other information technology service activities 59 12,920 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 58 5,480 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 56 4,945 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 52 8,176 41100 - Development of building projects 51 9,235
Recent Companies
-
Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08477768 SNIPERLEY MC LTD 08 Apr 2013 08483362 TESORO LEISURE LIMITED 11 Apr 2013 08483864 PG APPLEBY LIMITED 11 Apr 2013 08489156 BRITON ENTERPRISE LIMITED 15 Apr 2013 08494572 SABRE GEOPHYSICS LIMITED 18 Apr 2013 08502820 INFINITY PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS LIMITED 24 Apr 2013 08510048 KEEP IT SIMPLE SOFTWARE LIMITED 30 Apr 2013 08483172 TRIPSHOP LIMITED 11 Apr 2013 08499437 ESH GREEN LIMITED 23 Apr 2013 08502678 HAWKINS CONSULTANCY LTD 24 Apr 2013 08469741 N7SEVEN LIMITED 02 Apr 2013 08471775 INTELLIGENT COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS LTD 03 Apr 2013 08495082 SMART TELEHEALTH CONSULTANCY LIMITED 18 Apr 2013 08510838 WALK THE TALK TRAINING LIMITED 30 Apr 2013 08474189 ELEVATION INDUSTRIAL TRAINING LTD 04 Apr 2013 08496142 MEGA SHOWERS LIMITED 19 Apr 2013 08497576 PITY ME NURSERY LTD 22 Apr 2013 08510059 F!LMIT LTD 30 Apr 2013 08474581 WOODWIND LTD 05 Apr 2013 08492952 THUNDER FLASH ENTERTAINMENT LTD 17 Apr 2013 08508969 JPOR ENGINEERING LTD 29 Apr 2013 08498743 SOFTWARE TESTING CONSULTANTS LTD 22 Apr 2013 08507994 THE RESCUED ROBIN LIMITED 29 Apr 2013 08468391 FOFFANOS LIMITED 02 Apr 2013 08468950 QUALITY DOORS DIRECT LTD 02 Apr 2013
reports
Select a report from the list below: