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.
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New Company Registrations
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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) Devon UK 2013 2,728 269,432 2012 2,506 253,150 % change 8.9% 6.4% Record Year 2003 (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) Devon UK 2013 2,728 269,432 2012 2,506 253,150 % change 8.9% 6.4% Record Year 2003 (2,790) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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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) Devon UK 2013 1,321 134,630 2012 1,152 121,659 % change 14.7% 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) Devon UK 2013 1,321 134,630 2012 1,152 121,659 % change 14.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,321) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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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
April May June New companies in 2013 493 419 409 New companies in 2012 409 393 350 % change 20.5% 6.6% 16.9% Record Year 2013 (493) 2003 (494) 2003 (414) April May June New companies in 2013 493 419 409 New companies in 2012 409 393 350 % change 20.5% 6.6% 16.9% Record Year 2013 (493) 2003 (494) 2003 (414)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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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) Devon UK 2013 1,504 155,192 2012 1,322 147,794 % change 13.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (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) Devon UK 2013 1,504 155,192 2012 1,322 147,794 % change 13.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (2,182) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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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) Devon UK 2013 684 77,278 2012 720 80,218 % 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) Devon UK 2013 684 77,278 2012 720 80,218 % change -5.0% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,353) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 243 205 236 Closed companies in 2012 231 242 247 % change 5.2% -15.3% -4% Record Year 2009 (315) 2009 (647) 2009 (391) April May June Closed companies in 2013 243 205 236 Closed companies in 2012 231 242 247 % change 5.2% -15.3% -4% Record Year 2009 (315) 2009 (647) 2009 (391)
Net Company Growth
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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) Devon UK 2013 1,224 114,240 2012 1,184 105,356 Record Year 2003 (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) Devon UK 2013 1,224 114,240 2012 1,184 105,356 Record Year 2003 (2,144) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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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) Devon UK 2013 637 57,352 2012 432 41,441 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) Devon UK 2013 637 57,352 2012 432 41,441 Record Year 2013 (637) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 250 214 173 Net growth in 2012 178 151 103 Record Year 2003 (367) 2003 (400) 2003 (329) April May June Net growth in 2013 250 214 173 Net growth in 2012 178 151 103 Record Year 2003 (367) 2003 (400) 2003 (329)
UK Company Share
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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 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 1.0% 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 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%) Company Share by Half Year
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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 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 0.9% 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 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% 2009 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 0.9% 0.9% % change 1.3% 3.6% 5.7% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.4%) 2002 (1.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 0.9% 0.9% % change 1.3% 3.6% 5.7% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.4%) 2002 (1.3%)
Director Age
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 MANAGEMENT 2.37% CONSULTING 5.25% DEVON 1.53% MANAGEMENT 4.81% SOUTH 1.38% CONSULTANCY 3.41% WEST 1.33% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSULTING 1.26% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.17% ENGINEERING 1.81% CONSULTANCY 1.11% DESIGN 1.80% PLYMOUTH 1.11% LONDON 1.77% (SW) 0.90% BUSINESS 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.68% J 0.82% ASSOCIATES 1.68% COMMUNITY 0.73% GLOBAL 1.59% DESIGN 0.68% MEDIA 1.58% EXETER 0.68% CARE 1.55% MEDIA 0.66% J 1.54% HOUSE 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.47% PROPERTIES 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% HOMES 0.60% IT 1.40% S 0.60% M 1.26% ENGINEERING 0.58% BUILDING 1.22% DEVELOPMENTS 0.58% ELECTRICAL 1.19% ENTERPRISES 0.56% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRAINING 0.56% CAPITAL 1.16% CARE 0.54% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.35% CONSULTING 5.25% DEVON 1.51% MANAGEMENT 4.82% SOUTH 1.38% CONSULTANCY 3.42% WEST 1.33% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSULTING 1.26% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.17% ENGINEERING 1.82% PLYMOUTH 1.11% DESIGN 1.79% CONSULTANCY 1.09% LONDON 1.78% (SW) 0.90% BUSINESS 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 0.88% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% J 0.83% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.82% ASSOCIATES 1.68% COMMUNITY 0.73% GLOBAL 1.60% DESIGN 0.71% MEDIA 1.58% EXETER 0.70% CARE 1.55% MEDIA 0.66% J 1.53% HOUSE 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.47% PROPERTIES 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% ENGINEERING 0.60% IT 1.40% HOMES 0.60% M 1.26% S 0.58% BUILDING 1.22% DEVELOPMENTS 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.19% ENTERPRISES 0.56% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRAINING 0.56% CAPITAL 1.17% ASSOCIATES 0.54% TRAINING 1.16%
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 1,761 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 434 45,704 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 346 55,604 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 259 34,490 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 209 25,110 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 198 17,438 41100 - Development of building projects 156 9,173 98000 - Residents property management 130 4,785 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 122 26,164 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 120 7,453 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 117 8,120 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 104 8,032 43210 - Electrical installation 100 5,775 56101 - Licensed restaurants 99 7,435 62090 - Other information technology service activities 97 12,885 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 96 4,580 86900 - Other human health activities 94 8,930 74990 - Non-trading company 87 14,505 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 87 5,846 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 85 5,552 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,752 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 435 45,726 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 345 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 258 34,652 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 209 25,168 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 198 17,454 41100 - Development of building projects 158 9,235 98000 - Residents property management 130 4,825 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 123 26,270 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 120 7,478 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 116 8,176 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 105 8,083 43210 - Electrical installation 100 5,801 56101 - Licensed restaurants 99 7,468 62090 - Other information technology service activities 97 12,920 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 96 4,603 86900 - Other human health activities 94 8,957 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 87 5,876 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 86 5,576 74990 - Non-trading company 85 14,483
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