Devon
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous January.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 1,386 companies were registered in Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 1.5% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 1,386 150,722 2013 1,407 134,802 % change -1.5% 11.8% Record Year 2013 (1,407) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,386 companies were registered in Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 1.5% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 1,386 150,722 2013 1,407 134,802 % change -1.5% 11.8% Record Year 2013 (1,407) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,386 companies were registered in Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 1.5% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 1,386 150,722 2013 1,407 134,802 % change -1.5% 11.8% Record Year 2013 (1,407) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 445 397 544 New companies in 2013 423 475 509 % change 5.2% -16.4% 6.9% Record Year 2014 (445) 2006 (479) 2003 (551) January February March New companies in 2014 445 397 544 New companies in 2013 423 475 509 % change 5.2% -16.4% 6.9% Record Year 2014 (445) 2006 (479) 2003 (551) January February March New companies in 2014 445 397 544 New companies in 2013 423 475 509 % change 5.2% -16.4% 6.9% Record Year 2014 (445) 2006 (479) 2003 (551)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 779 companies were dissolved in Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 5.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 779 82,370 2013 820 77,914 % change -5.0% 5.7% Record Year 2010 (860) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 779 companies were dissolved in Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 5.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 779 82,370 2013 820 77,914 % change -5.0% 5.7% Record Year 2010 (860) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 779 companies were dissolved in Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 5.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 779 82,370 2013 820 77,914 % change -5.0% 5.7% Record Year 2010 (860) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 235 263 281 Closed companies in 2013 326 253 241 % change -27.9% 4.0% 17% Record Year 2013 (326) 2010 (269) 2009 (494) January February March Closed companies in 2014 235 263 281 Closed companies in 2013 326 253 241 % change -27.9% 4.0% 17% Record Year 2013 (326) 2010 (269) 2009 (494) January February March Closed companies in 2014 235 263 281 Closed companies in 2013 326 253 241 % change -27.9% 4.0% 17% Record Year 2013 (326) 2010 (269) 2009 (494)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 607 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 607 68,352 2013 587 56,888 Record Year 2012 (752) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 607 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 607 68,352 2013 587 56,888 Record Year 2012 (752) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Devon during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 607 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon UK 2014 607 68,352 2013 587 56,888 Record Year 2012 (752) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 210 134 263 Net growth in 2013 97 222 268 Record Year 2003 (261) 2006 (343) 2003 (444) January February March Net growth in 2014 210 134 263 Net growth in 2013 97 222 268 Record Year 2003 (261) 2003 (343) 2003 (444) January February March Net growth in 2014 210 134 263 Net growth in 2013 97 222 268 Record Year 2003 (261) 2003 (343) 2003 (444)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon 2014 0.9% 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon 2014 0.9% 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Devon 2014 0.9% 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.8% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.1% 1.1% % change -1.6% -22.8% -10.8% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.5%) 2003 (1.5%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.8% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.1% 1.1% % change -1.6% -22.8% -10.8% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.5%) 2003 (1.5%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.8% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 1.1% 1.1% % change -1.6% -22.8% -10.8% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.5%) 2003 (1.5%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 46.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 46.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 46.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Devon was in 2007 when 35.6% of all directors were female.
29.6% of all director appointments in Devon in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Devon was in 2007 when 35.6% of all directors were female.
29.6% of all director appointments in Devon in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Devon was in 2007 when 35.6% of all directors were female.
29.6% of all director appointments in Devon in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.49% CONSULTING 5.22% WEST 1.55% MANAGEMENT 4.67% SOUTH 1.54% CONSULTANCY 3.49% DEVON 1.49% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.27% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTANCY 1.24% LONDON 1.88% (SW) 1.07% ENGINEERING 1.86% CONSULTING 0.96% CARE 1.79% PLYMOUTH 0.81% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% CONSTRUCTION 0.79% DESIGN 1.75% EXETER 0.74% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DEVELOPMENTS 0.74% BUSINESS 1.71% CARE 0.73% PROPERTIES 1.60% CIC 0.73% INVESTMENTS 1.60% J 0.73% GLOBAL 1.58% ASSOCIATES 0.68% J 1.48% ENGINEERING 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ELECTRICAL 0.66% MEDIA 1.48% BUILDING 0.66% IT 1.33% (SOUTH 0.64% TRANSPORT 1.30% CONSULTANTS 0.64% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% DESIGN 0.63% BUILDING 1.24% WEST) 0.63% M 1.21% PROPERTIES 0.63% CAPITAL 1.20% HOUSE 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.54% CONSULTING 5.23% WEST 1.55% MANAGEMENT 4.69% SOUTH 1.54% CONSULTANCY 3.49% DEVON 1.49% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.29% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTANCY 1.24% LONDON 1.90% (SW) 1.07% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSULTING 0.96% CARE 1.80% CONSTRUCTION 0.81% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% PLYMOUTH 0.81% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.76% CONSULTANTS 1.73% EXETER 0.74% BUSINESS 1.71% J 0.74% PROPERTIES 1.60% CIC 0.74% INVESTMENTS 1.60% CARE 0.73% GLOBAL 1.59% ENGINEERING 0.68% MEDIA 1.49% ASSOCIATES 0.68% J 1.49% BUILDING 0.66% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ELECTRICAL 0.66% IT 1.34% CONSULTANTS 0.66% TRANSPORT 1.30% (SOUTH 0.63% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% WEST) 0.61% BUILDING 1.24% DESIGN 0.61% CAPITAL 1.21% PROPERTIES 0.61% M 1.21% HOUSE 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.54% CONSULTING 5.23% WEST 1.55% MANAGEMENT 4.69% SOUTH 1.54% CONSULTANCY 3.49% DEVON 1.49% PROPERTY 2.64% PROPERTY 1.29% TRADING 2.04% CONSULTANCY 1.21% LONDON 1.90% (SW) 1.06% ENGINEERING 1.87% CONSULTING 0.96% CARE 1.80% PLYMOUTH 0.81% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 0.81% DESIGN 1.75% CIC 0.76% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DEVELOPMENTS 0.76% BUSINESS 1.71% CARE 0.74% PROPERTIES 1.60% J 0.74% INVESTMENTS 1.59% EXETER 0.71% GLOBAL 1.59% ENGINEERING 0.68% MEDIA 1.49% BUILDING 0.66% J 1.48% ASSOCIATES 0.66% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ELECTRICAL 0.66% IT 1.34% CONSULTANTS 0.66% TRANSPORT 1.30% (SOUTH 0.63% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% WEST) 0.61% BUILDING 1.24% S 0.59% CAPITAL 1.21% HOUSE 0.59% M 1.20% DESIGN 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 2,178 280,210 99999 - Dormant Company 476 47,084 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 299 56,411 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 272 37,882 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 227 26,700 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 207 18,491 41100 - Development of building projects 173 9,855 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 158 27,750 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 120 9,358 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 115 9,284 98000 - Residents property management 112 4,832 56101 - Licensed restaurants 112 7,965 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 107 8,155 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 100 4,866 62090 - Other information technology service activities 98 12,813 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 97 6,559 86900 - Other human health activities 97 10,273 43210 - Electrical installation 93 5,885 56302 - Public houses and bars 90 5,732 74990 - Non-trading company 88 14,135 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,907 254,725 99999 - Dormant Company 474 48,100 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 308 57,654 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 286 39,157 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 239 27,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 214 19,018 41100 - Development of building projects 175 10,295 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 167 28,692 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 127 9,673 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 122 9,713 56101 - Licensed restaurants 119 8,352 98000 - Residents property management 115 5,032 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 113 8,495 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 103 5,062 62090 - Other information technology service activities 102 13,149 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 99 6,890 86900 - Other human health activities 95 10,681 43210 - Electrical installation 94 6,100 56302 - Public houses and bars 93 6,008 74990 - Non-trading company 88 14,336 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,903 254,441 99999 - Dormant Company 463 47,692 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 308 57,543 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 284 39,242 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 240 27,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 214 18,956 41100 - Development of building projects 176 10,399 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 167 28,770 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 124 9,832 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 124 9,695 56101 - Licensed restaurants 121 8,390 98000 - Residents property management 117 5,073 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 114 8,503 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 103 5,079 62090 - Other information technology service activities 102 13,145 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 99 6,917 43210 - Electrical installation 97 6,124 86900 - Other human health activities 95 10,715 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 90 6,198 56302 - Public houses and bars 90 6,009
Recent Companies
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