Devon

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

  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon 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 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,728 companies were formed in Devon. This figure is 8.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Devon occurred in 2003 when a total of 2,790 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)DevonUK
    20132,728269,432
    20122,506253,150
    % change8.9%6.4%
    Record Year2003 (2,790)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,728 companies were formed in Devon. This figure is 8.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Devon occurred in 2003 when a total of 2,790 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)DevonUK
    20132,728269,432
    20122,506253,150
    % change8.9%6.4%
    Record Year2003 (2,790)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 1,321 companies were registered in Devon during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 14.7% 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)DevonUK
    20131,321134,630
    20121,152121,659
    % change14.7%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (1,321) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,321 companies were registered in Devon during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 14.7% 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)DevonUK
    20131,321134,630
    20121,152121,659
    % change14.7%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (1,321) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous April.

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013493419409
    New companies in 2012409393350
    % change20.5%6.6%16.9%
    Record Year2013 (493)2003 (494)2003 (414)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013493419409
    New companies in 2012409393350
    % change20.5%6.6%16.9%
    Record Year2013 (493)2003 (494)2003 (414)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,504 companies were dissolved in Devon. This figure is 13.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Devon occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,182 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)DevonUK
    20131,504155,192
    20121,322147,794
    % change13.8%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (2,182)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,504 companies were dissolved in Devon. This figure is 13.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Devon occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,182 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)DevonUK
    20131,504155,192
    20121,322147,794
    % change13.8%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (2,182)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 684 companies were dissolved in Devon during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 5.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)DevonUK
    201368477,278
    201272080,218
    % change-5.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,353) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 684 companies were dissolved in Devon during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 5.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)DevonUK
    201368477,278
    201272080,218
    % change-5.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,353) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013243205236
    Closed companies in 2012231242247
    % change5.2%-15.3%-4%
    Record Year2009 (315)2009 (647)2009 (391)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013243205236
    Closed companies in 2012231242247
    % change5.2%-15.3%-4%
    Record Year2009 (315)2009 (647)2009 (391)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Devon increased by 1,224 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)DevonUK
    20131,224114,240
    20121,184105,356
    Record Year2003 (2,144)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Devon increased by 1,224 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)DevonUK
    20131,224114,240
    20121,184105,356
    Record Year2003 (2,144)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Devon during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 637 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)DevonUK
    201363757,352
    201243241,441
    Record Year 2013 (637) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Devon during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 637 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)DevonUK
    201363757,352
    201243241,441
    Record Year 2013 (637) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013250214173
    Net growth in 2012178151103
    Record Year2003 (367)2003 (400)2003 (329)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013250214173
    Net growth in 2012178151103
    Record Year2003 (367)2003 (400)2003 (329)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Devon formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Devon
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    20091.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Devon formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Devon
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    20091.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Devon formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Devon
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Devon formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Devon
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.0%0.9%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20121.0%0.9%0.9%
    % change1.3%3.6%5.7%
    Record Year2003 (1.4%)2003 (1.4%)2002 (1.3%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.0%0.9%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20121.0%0.9%0.9%
    % change1.3%3.6%5.7%
    Record Year2003 (1.4%)2003 (1.4%)2002 (1.3%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% 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 46.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 46.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% 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 46.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The record first half year for female directors in Devon was 2008 when 34.8% of all directors were female.

    30.3% of all director appointments in Devon 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 Devon was 2008 when 34.8% of all directors were female.

    30.3% of all director appointments in Devon 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
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Devon was in 2008 when 35.3% of all directors were female.

    30.1% of all director appointments in Devon 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 Devon was in 2008 when 35.3% of all directors were female.

    30.1% of all director appointments in Devon 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT2.37%CONSULTING5.25%
    DEVON1.53%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    SOUTH1.38%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    WEST1.33%PROPERTY2.48%
    CONSULTING1.26%TRADING2.04%
    PROPERTY1.17%ENGINEERING1.81%
    CONSULTANCY1.11%DESIGN1.80%
    PLYMOUTH1.11%LONDON1.77%
    (SW)0.90%BUSINESS1.77%
    CONSTRUCTION0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    ELECTRICAL0.82%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    J0.82%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    COMMUNITY0.73%GLOBAL1.59%
    DESIGN0.68%MEDIA1.58%
    EXETER0.68%CARE1.55%
    MEDIA0.66%J1.54%
    HOUSE0.61%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    PROPERTIES0.61%PROPERTIES1.41%
    HOMES0.60%IT1.40%
    S0.60%M1.26%
    ENGINEERING0.58%BUILDING1.22%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.58%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    ENTERPRISES0.56%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    TRAINING0.56%CAPITAL1.16%
    CARE0.54%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT2.35%CONSULTING5.25%
    DEVON1.51%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    SOUTH1.38%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    WEST1.33%PROPERTY2.48%
    CONSULTING1.26%TRADING2.05%
    PROPERTY1.17%ENGINEERING1.82%
    PLYMOUTH1.11%DESIGN1.79%
    CONSULTANCY1.09%LONDON1.78%
    (SW)0.90%BUSINESS1.77%
    CONSTRUCTION0.88%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    J0.83%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    ELECTRICAL0.82%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    COMMUNITY0.73%GLOBAL1.60%
    DESIGN0.71%MEDIA1.58%
    EXETER0.70%CARE1.55%
    MEDIA0.66%J1.53%
    HOUSE0.61%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    PROPERTIES0.61%PROPERTIES1.41%
    ENGINEERING0.60%IT1.40%
    HOMES0.60%M1.26%
    S0.58%BUILDING1.22%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.56%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    ENTERPRISES0.56%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    TRAINING0.56%CAPITAL1.17%
    ASSOCIATES0.54%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,761239,154
    99999 - Dormant Company43445,704
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified34655,604
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management25934,490
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified20925,110
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified19817,438
    41100 - Development of building projects1569,173
    98000 - Residents property management1304,785
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities12226,164
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1207,453
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1178,120
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1048,032
    43210 - Electrical installation1005,775
    56101 - Licensed restaurants997,435
    62090 - Other information technology service activities9712,885
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation964,580
    86900 - Other human health activities948,930
    74990 - Non-trading company8714,505
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings875,846
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets855,552
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,752237,080
    99999 - Dormant Company43545,726
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified34555,568
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management25834,652
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified20925,168
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified19817,454
    41100 - Development of building projects1589,235
    98000 - Residents property management1304,825
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities12326,270
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1207,478
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1168,176
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1058,083
    43210 - Electrical installation1005,801
    56101 - Licensed restaurants997,468
    62090 - Other information technology service activities9712,920
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation964,603
    86900 - Other human health activities948,957
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings875,876
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets865,576
    74990 - Non-trading company8514,483

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08469210 TELEHEALTH LIMITED 02 Apr 2013
    08486885 ALEXIN HEALTHCARE LIMITED 12 Apr 2013
    08487815 LINGO STARS LTD 15 Apr 2013
    08467492 NAMING ELEPHANTS LIMITED 02 Apr 2013
    08491321 MANAGEMENT SERVICES SW LIMITED 16 Apr 2013
    08506925 DV COMPOSITES LIMITED 26 Apr 2013
    08469125 J & E HEWLETT LTD 02 Apr 2013
    08498009 URBAN TREATS ENTERTAINMENT LTD 22 Apr 2013
    08507728 THE EXETER RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED 29 Apr 2013
    08486806 N.A. GUPPY (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 12 Apr 2013
    08504218 GJR CONSERVATION LTD 25 Apr 2013
    08493365 EXM CONSULTING LIMITED 17 Apr 2013
    08510657 CODEFACTORY SOFTWARE LIMITED 30 Apr 2013
    08497228 FREEMANTLE BROTHERS LIMITED 22 Apr 2013
    08502115 P.MOCKRIDGE LIMITED 24 Apr 2013
    08468106 PASSMORE PROPERTIES LIMITED 02 Apr 2013
    08488159 DOOZYBOX LTD 15 Apr 2013
    08490738 EXPERIENCE FALCONRY (UK) LIMITED 16 Apr 2013
    08490810 DEVIZE LTD 16 Apr 2013
    08496577 VELVET AND PARADE LIMITED 19 Apr 2013
    08494487 CENTRAL GARAGE OF SIDMOUTH LTD 18 Apr 2013
    08503431 CHATTERY LIMITED 25 Apr 2013
    08507097 D WHITE FARMS LIMITED 26 Apr 2013
    08490534 DEVON DEVELOPMENTS LTD 16 Apr 2013
    08496212 PAUL MILLMAN ELECTRICAL LTD 19 Apr 2013