County Durham
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Durham when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Durham when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous April.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous April.
Contents
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 Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in County Durham when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 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 2014 a total of 2,104 companies were formed in County Durham. This figure is 16.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Durham occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,104 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2014 2,104 300,731 2013 1,805 269,432 % change 16.6% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,104) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,104 companies were formed in County Durham. This figure is 16.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in County Durham occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,104 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2014 2,104 300,731 2013 1,805 269,432 % change 16.6% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,104) 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 Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,010 companies were registered in County Durham during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 14.0% 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 Durham UK 2014 1,010 150,009 2013 886 134,630 % change 14.0% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,010) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,010 companies were registered in County Durham during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 14.0% 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 Durham UK 2014 1,010 150,009 2013 886 134,630 % change 14.0% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,010) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous April.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in County Durham when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 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 2014 344 334 332 New companies in 2013 331 294 261 % change 3.9% 13.6% 27.2% Record Year 2014 (344) 2014 (334) 2014 (332) April May June New companies in 2014 344 334 332 New companies in 2013 331 294 261 % change 3.9% 13.6% 27.2% Record Year 2014 (344) 2014 (334) 2014 (332)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,130 companies were dissolved in County Durham. This figure is 15.2% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,130 177,207 2013 1,333 155,192 % change -15.2% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (1,386) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,130 companies were dissolved in County Durham. This figure is 15.2% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,130 177,207 2013 1,333 155,192 % change -15.2% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (1,386) 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 618 companies were dissolved in County Durham during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 2.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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 Durham UK 2014 618 94,837 2013 604 77,278 % change 2.3% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (895) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 618 companies were dissolved in County Durham during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 2.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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 Durham UK 2014 618 94,837 2013 604 77,278 % change 2.3% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (895) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 123 296 199 Closed companies in 2013 222 189 193 % change -44.6% 56.6% 3% Record Year 2009 (225) 2009 (385) 2009 (285) April May June Closed companies in 2014 123 296 199 Closed companies in 2013 222 189 193 % change -44.6% 56.6% 3% Record Year 2009 (225) 2009 (385) 2009 (285)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for County Durham increased by 974 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2014 974 123,524 2013 472 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,128) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for County Durham increased by 974 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham UK 2014 974 123,524 2013 472 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,128) 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 Durham during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 392 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Durham UK 2014 392 55,172 2013 282 57,352 Record Year 2007 (498) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for County Durham during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 392 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Durham UK 2014 392 55,172 2013 282 57,352 Record Year 2007 (498) 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 221 38 133 Net growth in 2013 109 105 68 Record Year 2007 (229) 2003 (165) 2011 (198) April May June Net growth in 2014 221 38 133 Net growth in 2013 109 105 68 Record Year 2007 (229) 2003 (165) 2011 (198)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) County Durham 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Durham 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, County Durham formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) County Durham 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%) 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 0.6% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% % change -6.3% 4.9% 10.2% Record Year 2008 (0.8%) 1990 (0.9%) 2009 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.6% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% % change -6.3% 4.9% 10.2% Record Year 2008 (0.8%) 1990 (0.9%) 2009 (1.0%)
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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% 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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% 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 Durham was 2005 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
27.6% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 Durham was 2005 when 34.5% of all directors were female.
27.6% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 Durham was in 2005 when 37.6% of all directors were female.
29.3% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 Durham was in 2005 when 37.6% of all directors were female.
29.3% of all director appointments in County Durham 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 ENGINEERING 1.95% CONSULTING 5.16% NORTH 1.65% MANAGEMENT 4.64% MANAGEMENT 1.65% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTANCY 1.53% PROPERTY 2.66% EAST 1.42% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 1.35% ENGINEERING 1.99% INSPECTION 1.20% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% (NE) 1.18% LONDON 1.93% CONSULTING 1.10% CARE 1.85% ELECTRICAL 0.97% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.95% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DURHAM 0.92% BUSINESS 1.69% CONSTRUCTION 0.92% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRAINING 0.88% TRANSPORT 1.58% ASSOCIATES 0.86% GLOBAL 1.55% CONSULTANTS 0.84% INVESTMENTS 1.55% M 0.79% J 1.51% SAFETY 0.79% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.75% MEDIA 1.44% OFFSHORE 0.69% ELECTRICAL 1.40% EAST) 0.69% IT 1.33% (NORTH 0.67% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% PROPERTIES 0.64% BUILDING 1.26% DESIGN 0.64% M 1.24% CARE 0.60% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage ENGINEERING 1.96% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.72% MANAGEMENT 4.64% NORTH 1.68% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.50% PROPERTY 2.66% EAST 1.44% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 1.38% ENGINEERING 1.99% INSPECTION 1.20% LONDON 1.93% (NE) 1.20% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CONSULTING 1.10% CARE 1.85% J 0.95% DESIGN 1.75% ELECTRICAL 0.95% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSTRUCTION 0.92% BUSINESS 1.69% DURHAM 0.92% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRAINING 0.88% TRANSPORT 1.58% ASSOCIATES 0.86% GLOBAL 1.55% CONSULTANTS 0.84% INVESTMENTS 1.55% SAFETY 0.80% J 1.50% M 0.80% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.73% MEDIA 1.44% OFFSHORE 0.69% ELECTRICAL 1.40% EAST) 0.67% IT 1.33% DESIGN 0.64% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% (NORTH 0.64% BUILDING 1.26% PROPERTIES 0.64% M 1.23% INVESTMENTS 0.62% 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 1,412 261,557 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 267 57,421 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 245 40,250 99999 - Dormant Company 241 48,436 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 193 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 183 28,352 71129 - Other engineering activities 146 5,787 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 141 8,533 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 102 29,029 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 100 9,900 74990 - Non-trading company 83 14,351 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 83 10,133 86900 - Other human health activities 78 11,292 43210 - Electrical installation 76 6,050 56302 - Public houses and bars 67 6,099 71200 - Technical testing and analysis 66 1,032 62090 - Other information technology service activities 64 13,024 41100 - Development of building projects 61 10,527 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 60 6,631 56101 - Licensed restaurants 57 8,585 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,402 259,495 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 266 57,459 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 246 40,375 99999 - Dormant Company 236 48,126 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 194 19,026 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 184 28,340 71129 - Other engineering activities 148 5,810 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 144 8,555 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 102 29,145 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 99 9,940 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 85 10,262 74990 - Non-trading company 82 14,184 86900 - Other human health activities 79 11,353 43210 - Electrical installation 76 6,091 56302 - Public houses and bars 68 6,119 71200 - Technical testing and analysis 67 1,036 62090 - Other information technology service activities 64 13,042 41100 - Development of building projects 61 10,664 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 60 6,665 56101 - Licensed restaurants 58 8,651
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 09065948 A KRISHNA HEALTHCARE LTD 02 Jun 2014 09072480 NEWTON QUALITY SERVICES LIMITED 05 Jun 2014 09084071 FAIRPLAY FUNDRAISING LIMITED 12 Jun 2014 09090480 EAM HOMEBUY LIMITED 17 Jun 2014 09076150 G2S SECURITY LTD 09 Jun 2014 09107680 BROOKES WORKWEAR LIMITED 30 Jun 2014 09066527 ROVACES PRO LTD 02 Jun 2014 09070519 RH SAFETY ASSOCIATES LTD 04 Jun 2014 09080998 SONDAR PRINT SOLUTIONS LIMITED 11 Jun 2014 09089552 DECSA LTD 17 Jun 2014 09093679 DENNIS DOBSON SHOPFITTING LTD 19 Jun 2014 09092955 TODDIES BAR LIMITED 19 Jun 2014 09102396 NORTHEAST PRODUCTION SERVICES LTD 25 Jun 2014 09069153 SK UTILITIES LTD 03 Jun 2014 09075261 BELLFIELD SECURITY LIMITED 06 Jun 2014 09086450 OAK GREEN ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD 16 Jun 2014 09105282 LEONARD BUILDERS (N/E) LIMITED 27 Jun 2014 09106403 GOLDEN CHIPPY SINGH LTD 27 Jun 2014 09088772 360 LEISURE LTD 16 Jun 2014 09104690 LEE MARTIN 0884 LIMITED 26 Jun 2014 09075156 MBKC LIMITED 06 Jun 2014 09065896 ALLIANCE CAFE LIMITED 02 Jun 2014 09066034 PRINTWELL DIGITAL LTD 02 Jun 2014 09083514 ULTRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS LTD 12 Jun 2014 09095302 OAKWOOD MILL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 20 Jun 2014
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