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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

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. 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 DurhamUK
    20142,104300,731
    20131,805269,432
    % change16.6%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (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 DurhamUK
    20142,104300,731
    20131,805269,432
    % change16.6%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (2,104)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year

  2. 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 DurhamUK
    20141,010150,009
    2013886134,630
    % change14.0%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 DurhamUK
    20141,010150,009
    2013886134,630
    % change14.0%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,010) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

  3. 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
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014344334332
    New companies in 2013331294261
    % change3.9%13.6%27.2%
    Record Year2014 (344)2014 (334)2014 (332)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014344334332
    New companies in 2013331294261
    % change3.9%13.6%27.2%
    Record Year2014 (344)2014 (334)2014 (332)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. 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 DurhamUK
    20141,130177,207
    20131,333155,192
    % change-15.2%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (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 DurhamUK
    20141,130177,207
    20131,333155,192
    % change-15.2%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (1,386)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year

  2. 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 DurhamUK
    201461894,837
    201360477,278
    % change2.3%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 DurhamUK
    201461894,837
    201360477,278
    % change2.3%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (895) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014123296199
    Closed companies in 2013222189193
    % change-44.6%56.6%3%
    Record Year2009 (225)2009 (385)2009 (285)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014123296199
    Closed companies in 2013222189193
    % change-44.6%56.6%3%
    Record Year2009 (225)2009 (385)2009 (285)

Net Company Growth

  1. 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 DurhamUK
    2014974123,524
    2013472114,240
    Record Year2007 (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 DurhamUK
    2014974123,524
    2013472114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,128)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year

  2. 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 DurhamUK
    201439255,172
    201328257,352
    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 DurhamUK
    201439255,172
    201328257,352
    Record Year 2007 (498) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201422138133
    Net growth in 201310910568
    Record Year2007 (229)2003 (165)2011 (198)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201422138133
    Net growth in 201310910568
    Record Year2007 (229)2003 (165)2011 (198)

UK Company Share

  1. 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
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    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
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Half Year

  2. 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
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    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
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.6%0.7%0.7%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.7%0.6%
    % change-6.3%4.9%10.2%
    Record Year2008 (0.8%)1990 (0.9%)2009 (1.0%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.6%0.7%0.7%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.7%0.6%
    % change-6.3%4.9%10.2%
    Record Year2008 (0.8%)1990 (0.9%)2009 (1.0%)

Director Age

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ENGINEERING1.95%CONSULTING5.16%
    NORTH1.65%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    MANAGEMENT1.65%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    CONSULTANCY1.53%PROPERTY2.66%
    EAST1.42%TRADING2.03%
    PROPERTY1.35%ENGINEERING1.99%
    INSPECTION1.20%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    (NE)1.18%LONDON1.93%
    CONSULTING1.10%CARE1.85%
    ELECTRICAL0.97%DESIGN1.75%
    J0.95%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    DURHAM0.92%BUSINESS1.69%
    CONSTRUCTION0.92%PROPERTIES1.63%
    TRAINING0.88%TRANSPORT1.58%
    ASSOCIATES0.86%GLOBAL1.55%
    CONSULTANTS0.84%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    M0.79%J1.51%
    SAFETY0.79%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    S0.75%MEDIA1.44%
    OFFSHORE0.69%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    EAST)0.69%IT1.33%
    (NORTH0.67%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    PROPERTIES0.64%BUILDING1.26%
    DESIGN0.64%M1.24%
    CARE0.60%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ENGINEERING1.96%CONSULTING5.16%
    MANAGEMENT1.72%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    NORTH1.68%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    CONSULTANCY1.50%PROPERTY2.66%
    EAST1.44%TRADING2.03%
    PROPERTY1.38%ENGINEERING1.99%
    INSPECTION1.20%LONDON1.93%
    (NE)1.20%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    CONSULTING1.10%CARE1.85%
    J0.95%DESIGN1.75%
    ELECTRICAL0.95%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    CONSTRUCTION0.92%BUSINESS1.69%
    DURHAM0.92%PROPERTIES1.63%
    TRAINING0.88%TRANSPORT1.58%
    ASSOCIATES0.86%GLOBAL1.55%
    CONSULTANTS0.84%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    SAFETY0.80%J1.50%
    M0.80%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    S0.73%MEDIA1.44%
    OFFSHORE0.69%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    EAST)0.67%IT1.33%
    DESIGN0.64%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    (NORTH0.64%BUILDING1.26%
    PROPERTIES0.64%M1.23%
    INVESTMENTS0.62%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,412261,557
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified26757,421
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management24540,250
    99999 - Dormant Company24148,436
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified19319,058
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified18328,352
    71129 - Other engineering activities1465,787
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1418,533
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities10229,029
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1009,900
    74990 - Non-trading company8314,351
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate8310,133
    86900 - Other human health activities7811,292
    43210 - Electrical installation766,050
    56302 - Public houses and bars676,099
    71200 - Technical testing and analysis661,032
    62090 - Other information technology service activities6413,024
    41100 - Development of building projects6110,527
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment606,631
    56101 - Licensed restaurants578,585
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,402259,495
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified26657,459
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management24640,375
    99999 - Dormant Company23648,126
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified19419,026
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified18428,340
    71129 - Other engineering activities1485,810
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1448,555
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities10229,145
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet999,940
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate8510,262
    74990 - Non-trading company8214,184
    86900 - Other human health activities7911,353
    43210 - Electrical installation766,091
    56302 - Public houses and bars686,119
    71200 - Technical testing and analysis671,036
    62090 - Other information technology service activities6413,042
    41100 - Development of building projects6110,664
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment606,665
    56101 - Licensed restaurants588,651

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09065948 A KRISHNA HEALTHCARE LTD 02 Jun 2014
    09072480 NEWTON QUALITY SERVICES LIMITED 05 Jun 2014
    09082473 SWEETTOOTHDELIVERY.CO.UK LTD 11 Jun 2014
    09090480 EAM HOMEBUY LIMITED 17 Jun 2014
    09107761 REO INSPECTIONS LTD 30 Jun 2014
    09107886 NSYL LIMITED 30 Jun 2014
    09065885 BOWBURN HAIR & BEAUTY LTD 02 Jun 2014
    09073083 JUST KEEP GIVING LTD 05 Jun 2014
    09074103 KAHLON ESTATES LIMITED 06 Jun 2014
    09075067 GREY HORSE CONSULTING LTD 06 Jun 2014
    09104054 RA CCTV INSTALLATION LTD 26 Jun 2014
    09065174 BARRIER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LIMITED 02 Jun 2014
    09066008 DEERNESS VALLEY CAR SALES LTD 02 Jun 2014
    09102396 NORTHEAST PRODUCTION SERVICES LTD 25 Jun 2014
    09075130 SLC EXTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS LTD 06 Jun 2014
    09092080 S S (PRIVATE) LIMITED 18 Jun 2014
    09104933 STEVENSON DATA CONSULTING LIMITED 26 Jun 2014
    09106403 GOLDEN CHIPPY SINGH LTD 27 Jun 2014
    09087474 GIBBY CONSULTING LTD 16 Jun 2014
    09088075 PRESTIGE CARE AND CONSULTANCY LTD 16 Jun 2014
    09070416 MITCHELL STREET 1964 LIMITED 04 Jun 2014
    09078799 UKDV MANAGEMENT LIMITED 10 Jun 2014
    09067320 AJS & DAUGHTER LIMITED 03 Jun 2014
    09080560 ANGAYA MARKET LTD 11 Jun 2014
    09097967 GREY WIND TRADING LTD 23 Jun 2014

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