Devon
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous June.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous June.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,783 companies were formed in Devon. This figure is 2.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
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 2014 2,783 300,731 2013 2,728 269,432 % change 2.0% 11.6% Record Year 2003 (2,790) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,783 companies were formed in Devon. This figure is 2.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
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 2014 2,783 300,731 2013 2,728 269,432 % change 2.0% 11.6% Record Year 2003 (2,790) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,397 companies were registered in Devon during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 5.8% 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) Devon UK 2014 1,397 150,009 2013 1,321 134,630 % change 5.8% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,397) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,397 companies were registered in Devon during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 5.8% 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) Devon UK 2014 1,397 150,009 2013 1,321 134,630 % change 5.8% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,397) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous June.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous June.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 489 445 463 New companies in 2013 493 419 409 % change -0.8% 6.2% 13.2% Record Year 2013 (493) 2003 (494) 2014 (463) April May June New companies in 2014 489 445 463 New companies in 2013 493 419 409 % change -0.8% 6.2% 13.2% Record Year 2013 (493) 2003 (494) 2014 (463)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,765 companies were dissolved in Devon. This figure is 17.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,765 177,207 2013 1,504 155,192 % change 17.4% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (2,182) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,765 companies were dissolved in Devon. This figure is 17.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,765 177,207 2013 1,504 155,192 % change 17.4% 14.2% 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 2014)
A total of 986 companies were dissolved in Devon during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 44.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Devon UK 2014 986 94,837 2013 684 77,278 % change 44.2% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,353) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 986 companies were dissolved in Devon during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 44.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Devon UK 2014 986 94,837 2013 684 77,278 % change 44.2% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,353) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 209 394 383 Closed companies in 2013 243 205 236 % change -14.0% 92.2% 62% Record Year 2009 (315) 2009 (647) 2009 (391) April May June Closed companies in 2014 209 394 383 Closed companies in 2013 243 205 236 % change -14.0% 92.2% 62% Record Year 2009 (315) 2009 (647) 2009 (391)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Devon increased by 1,018 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Devon UK 2014 1,018 123,524 2013 1,224 114,240 Record Year 2003 (2,144) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Devon increased by 1,018 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Devon UK 2014 1,018 123,524 2013 1,224 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for Devon during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 411 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Devon UK 2014 411 55,172 2013 637 57,352 Record Year 2013 (637) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Devon during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 411 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Devon UK 2014 411 55,172 2013 637 57,352 Record Year 2013 (637) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 280 51 80 Net growth in 2013 250 214 173 Record Year 2003 (367) 2003 (400) 2003 (329) April May June Net growth in 2014 280 51 80 Net growth in 2013 250 214 173 Record Year 2003 (367) 2003 (400) 2003 (329)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.0%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) 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 Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.0%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) 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 Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Devon 2014 0.9% 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Devon 2014 0.9% 2013 1.0% 2012 0.9% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% % change -10.5% -2.0% -1.9% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.4%) 2002 (1.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% % change -10.5% -2.0% -1.9% Record Year 2003 (1.4%) 2003 (1.4%) 2002 (1.3%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 46.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% 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 46.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 47.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 8.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% 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 47.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 8.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Devon was 2008 when 34.8% of all directors were female.
30.7% of all director appointments in Devon 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 Devon was 2008 when 34.8% of all directors were female.
30.7% of all director appointments in Devon 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Devon was in 2008 when 35.3% of all directors were female.
31.8% of all director appointments in Devon 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 Devon was in 2008 when 35.3% of all directors were female.
31.8% of all director appointments in Devon 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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.37% CONSULTING 5.16% DEVON 1.55% MANAGEMENT 4.64% SOUTH 1.55% CONSULTANCY 3.50% WEST 1.50% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.35% TRADING 2.03% CONSULTANCY 1.22% ENGINEERING 1.99% (SW) 1.06% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CONSULTING 0.90% LONDON 1.93% CONSTRUCTION 0.83% CARE 1.85% DEVELOPMENTS 0.83% DESIGN 1.75% ENGINEERING 0.83% CONSULTANTS 1.73% J 0.82% BUSINESS 1.69% ELECTRICAL 0.75% PROPERTIES 1.63% EXETER 0.73% TRANSPORT 1.58% CIC 0.73% GLOBAL 1.55% PLYMOUTH 0.70% INVESTMENTS 1.55% DESIGN 0.67% J 1.51% CARE 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.48% WEST) 0.65% MEDIA 1.44% BUILDING 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.40% (SOUTH 0.64% IT 1.33% HOUSE 0.64% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% CONSULTANTS 0.60% BUILDING 1.26% S 0.59% M 1.24% PLUMBING 0.57% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.37% CONSULTING 5.16% DEVON 1.55% MANAGEMENT 4.64% SOUTH 1.55% CONSULTANCY 3.49% WEST 1.50% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.36% TRADING 2.03% CONSULTANCY 1.22% ENGINEERING 1.99% (SW) 1.05% LONDON 1.93% CONSULTING 0.90% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.83% CARE 1.85% DEVELOPMENTS 0.83% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSTRUCTION 0.82% BUSINESS 1.69% ELECTRICAL 0.77% PROPERTIES 1.63% CIC 0.73% TRANSPORT 1.58% EXETER 0.70% GLOBAL 1.55% PLYMOUTH 0.69% INVESTMENTS 1.55% DESIGN 0.67% J 1.50% CARE 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BUILDING 0.65% MEDIA 1.44% WEST) 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.40% HOUSE 0.64% IT 1.33% (SOUTH 0.64% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% CONSULTANTS 0.60% BUILDING 1.26% S 0.59% M 1.23% PLUMBING 0.57% CO., 1.20%
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 1,986 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 524 48,436 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 304 57,421 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 287 40,250 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 239 28,352 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 203 19,058 41100 - Development of building projects 183 10,527 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 174 29,029 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 132 10,133 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 132 9,900 98000 - Residents property management 125 5,046 56101 - Licensed restaurants 121 8,585 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 113 7,053 62090 - Other information technology service activities 108 13,024 86900 - Other human health activities 104 11,292 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 102 5,075 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 101 8,533 56302 - Public houses and bars 99 6,099 43210 - Electrical installation 95 6,050 62012 - Business and domestic software development 90 9,834 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,966 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 517 48,126 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 306 57,459 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 285 40,375 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 242 28,340 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 203 19,026 41100 - Development of building projects 183 10,664 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 175 29,145 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 133 10,262 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 130 9,940 98000 - Residents property management 128 5,095 56101 - Licensed restaurants 123 8,651 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 113 7,088 62090 - Other information technology service activities 108 13,042 86900 - Other human health activities 103 11,353 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 103 8,555 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 102 5,099 43210 - Electrical installation 98 6,091 56302 - Public houses and bars 96 6,119 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 91 6,296
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 09020634 CHAMP CATERING LTD 01 May 2014 09028331 RUST NEVER SLEEPS LTD 07 May 2014 09032302 ALDERFIELD LIMITED 09 May 2014 09047928 SAMA MEDICAL LIMITED 20 May 2014 09047962 NORBURY WEIR LIMITED 20 May 2014 09048866 KJB PROMO LTD 20 May 2014 09053329 CLARION CONSULTING AND MEDIATION LTD 22 May 2014 09027779 HUNTSHAW LTD 07 May 2014 09041181 OAK FURNITURE SOLUTIONS LIMITED 15 May 2014 09053792 ELOISE JOSEPHINE ROSE LTD 23 May 2014 09055299 JM & CW LIMITED 23 May 2014 09063732 OPTIX VENTURES LIMITED 30 May 2014 09030187 ABSOLUTE LOFT CONVERSIONS LTD 08 May 2014 09038120 JAMES RIGGALL FINE JOINERY LTD 13 May 2014 09038188 DMB SOLUTIONS (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED 13 May 2014 09049096 BREALY ENGINEERING LIMITED 20 May 2014 09056096 STEPHEN HAWKINS LTD. 27 May 2014 09056222 MANDALAY MARKETING LIMITED 27 May 2014 09064373 MOREY AND SONS UTILITIES LTD 30 May 2014 09025687 TELEFORMANCE LTD 06 May 2014 09061867 SPACEDESIGNED LIMITED 29 May 2014 09039256 PIER11 LTD 14 May 2014 09039338 PIER11 SOLUTIONS LTD 14 May 2014 09042868 PRIME WESTCOUNTRY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 16 May 2014 09046153 TARAS PUB LTD 19 May 2014
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