Daventry, Northamptonshire

2014 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2014 was a record year for company registrations in Daventry when compared to any year in history.
  • 2014 was a record year for company closures in Daventry when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Daventry when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2014 was a record second half year for company closures in Daventry when compared to any half year in history.
  • December 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Daventry when compared to any previous December.

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. Annual Data (2014)

    2014 was a record year for company registrations in Daventry when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 391 companies were formed in Daventry in 2014. This total is 10.5% higher than in 2013 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 10.0% growth compared to 529,363 the previous year.

    YearDaventryUK
    2014391582,051
    2013354529,363
    2012332491,893
    2011365452,870
    2010376400,358
    Record Year2014 (391)2014 (582,051)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 177 companies were formed in Daventry. This figure is 2.7% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.2%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Daventry occurred in 2010 when a total of 195 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)DaventryUK
    2014177281,320
    2013182259,931
    % change-2.7%8.2%
    Record Year2010 (195)2014 (281,320)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 88 companies were registered in Daventry during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 1.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)DaventryUK
    201488137,906
    201389127,247
    % change-1.1%8.4%
    Record Year 2010 (97) 2014 (137,906)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2014303127
    New companies in 2013332729
    % change-9.1%14.8%-6.9%
    Record Year2013 (33)2010 (35)2010 (33)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    2014 was a record year for company closures in Daventry when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 280 companies were dissolved in Daventry in 2014. This total is 4.5% higher than in 2013 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 10.8% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearDaventryUK
    2014280367,937
    2013268332,213
    2012238293,729
    2011132314,524
    2010148342,233
    Record Year2014 (280)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Daventry when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2014 was a record second half year for company closures in Daventry when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 143 companies were dissolved in Daventry. This figure is 2.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 7.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Daventry occurred in 2014 when a total of 143 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)DaventryUK
    2014143190,730
    2013139177,021
    % change2.9%7.7%
    Record Year2014 (143)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 68 companies were dissolved in Daventry during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 17.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 2.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)DaventryUK
    20146889,060
    20138290,851
    % change-17.1%-2.0%
    Record Year 2013 (82) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    December 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Daventry when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2014251726
    Closed companies in 2013412516
    % change-39.0%-32.0%63%
    Record Year2013 (41)2013 (25)2014 (26)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    A total of 111 companies were added to the company register for Daventry in 2014. This number represents growth of 28.4% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 36.8%.

    This number is 25 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2011 when the Daventry company register grew by 233 companies.

    YearDaventryUK
    2014111214,114
    201386197,150
    201294198,164
    2011233138,346
    201022858,125
    Record Year2011 (233)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 the company register for Daventry increased by 34 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)DaventryUK
    20143490,590
    20134382,910
    Record Year2011 (122)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    Net company growth for Daventry during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014) was 20 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)DaventryUK
    20142048,846
    2013736,396
    Record Year 2010 (69) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20145141
    Net growth in 2013-8213
    Record Year2010 (21)2007 (22)2010 (27)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    In 2014 Daventry formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2013 when Daventry was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearDaventry
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2010 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 Daventry formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Daventry
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2010 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    In the fourth quarter of 2014, Daventry formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)Daventry
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2010 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20140.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-13.5%9.1%-20.4%
    Record Year2009 (0.1%)1991 (0.1%)2010 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The average age of a director in 2014 was 42.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2014 was 43.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2014 was 42.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The record year for female directors in Daventry was 1989 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Daventry in 2014 was 20.9%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.1%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The record second half year for female directors in Daventry was 2008 when 37.8% of all directors were female.

    18.8% of all director appointments in Daventry in the second half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Daventry was in 2008 when 36.8% of all directors were female.

    14.2% of all director appointments in Daventry in the fourth quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.8% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

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

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CO.,9.33%CONSULTING5.22%
    INTERNATIONAL2.87%MANAGEMENT4.58%
    TRADE2.58%CONSULTANCY3.57%
    GROUP2.15%PROPERTY2.66%
    TECHNOLOGY2.01%CONSTRUCTION2.12%
    TRADING1.72%ENGINEERING2.10%
    CONSULTING1.58%CARE2.02%
    ELECTRONICS0.86%TRADING1.94%
    HK0.72%LONDON1.93%
    INDUSTRIAL0.72%TRANSPORT1.93%
    ENGINEERING0.72%DESIGN1.66%
    MANAGEMENT0.72%CONSULTANTS1.64%
    BUSINESS0.72%ELECTRICAL1.62%
    PRODUCTS0.72%PROPERTIES1.62%
    LOGISTICS0.57%BUSINESS1.56%
    GLOBAL0.57%J1.54%
    INDUSTRY0.57%CO.,1.50%
    DEVELOPMENT0.57%GLOBAL1.49%
    G0.57%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    TRANS0.57%ASSOCIATES1.47%
    HOME0.43%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    EXPORT0.43%MEDIA1.33%
    IMPORT0.43%IT1.31%
    AUTOS0.43%BUILDING1.29%
    COSMETICS0.43%M1.22%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    74990 - Non-trading company20213,984
    None Supplied163265,608
    99999 - Dormant Company4448,509
    49410 - Freight transport by road3010,842
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1958,068
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1442,290
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1230,178
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified78,761
    62012 - Business and domestic software development59,752
    62090 - Other information technology service activities512,837
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified529,009
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings57,559
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets56,452
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles45,425
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified419,049
    56302 - Public houses and bars46,285
    71129 - Other engineering activities46,132
    78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies44,182
    86900 - Other human health activities412,976
    56290 - Other food services34,616

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09337632 SH ELECTRONICS (HK) LIMITED 02 Dec 2014
    09341973 STORM EQUESTRIAN LIMITED 04 Dec 2014
    09342685 WRAP MY LIMITED 05 Dec 2014
    09342695 UK CARRENSH PETROCHEMICAL GROUP CO., LTD. 05 Dec 2014
    09342883 COREICH INDUSTRY LIMITED 05 Dec 2014
    09344240 BLACK RUSTIC LIMITED 08 Dec 2014
    09346997 THE GREENMAN TREES LIMITED 09 Dec 2014
    09347154 FOUDY INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD 09 Dec 2014
    09347178 HUICHENG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. 09 Dec 2014
    09347302 SPECTRUM POWDER COATERS LIMITED 09 Dec 2014
    09347846 A & S ACCIDENT REPAIR & SERVICE CENTRE LTD 09 Dec 2014
    09349785 JMR HOMES LIMITED 10 Dec 2014
    09350899 UK OKELAI PETROL-CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SHARES CO., LTD. 11 Dec 2014
    09352798 UK KLNGMAIBO BEER CO., LTD 12 Dec 2014
    09353542 VIPERBLK LIMITED 12 Dec 2014
    09354999 CASSY SALON LIMITED 15 Dec 2014
    09360535 TEGM COMPANY LIMITED 18 Dec 2014
    09362157 DR.HODGSON COSMETICS UK CO., LTD 19 Dec 2014
    09362336 MOON COSMETICS LTD 19 Dec 2014
    09363607 CAMPFIRE CONVENTION LTD 22 Dec 2014
    09364942 MIKE STEVENS WOODWORKING LIMITED 22 Dec 2014
    09365270 JOYS INT'L HOLDINGS LIMITED 23 Dec 2014
    09367671 KJSTAR (UK) CO., LTD 29 Dec 2014
    09367845 UK SOYADO LIMITED 29 Dec 2014
    09369788 SHANGHAI HUALIN CO., LIMITED 30 Dec 2014

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