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.

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 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)DevonUK
    20142,783300,731
    20132,728269,432
    % change2.0%11.6%
    Record Year2003 (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)DevonUK
    20142,783300,731
    20132,728269,432
    % change2.0%11.6%
    Record Year2003 (2,790)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. 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)DevonUK
    20141,397150,009
    20131,321134,630
    % change5.8%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)DevonUK
    20141,397150,009
    20131,321134,630
    % change5.8%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,397) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. 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
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014489445463
    New companies in 2013493419409
    % change-0.8%6.2%13.2%
    Record Year2013 (493)2003 (494)2014 (463)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014489445463
    New companies in 2013493419409
    % change-0.8%6.2%13.2%
    Record Year2013 (493)2003 (494)2014 (463)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. 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)DevonUK
    20141,765177,207
    20131,504155,192
    % change17.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (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)DevonUK
    20141,765177,207
    20131,504155,192
    % change17.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (2,182)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. 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)DevonUK
    201498694,837
    201368477,278
    % change44.2%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)DevonUK
    201498694,837
    201368477,278
    % change44.2%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,353) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014209394383
    Closed companies in 2013243205236
    % change-14.0%92.2%62%
    Record Year2009 (315)2009 (647)2009 (391)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014209394383
    Closed companies in 2013243205236
    % change-14.0%92.2%62%
    Record Year2009 (315)2009 (647)2009 (391)

Net Company Growth

  1. 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)DevonUK
    20141,018123,524
    20131,224114,240
    Record Year2003 (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)DevonUK
    20141,018123,524
    20131,224114,240
    Record Year2003 (2,144)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. 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)DevonUK
    201441155,172
    201363757,352
    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)DevonUK
    201441155,172
    201363757,352
    Record Year 2013 (637) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20142805180
    Net growth in 2013250214173
    Record Year2003 (367)2003 (400)2003 (329)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20142805180
    Net growth in 2013250214173
    Record Year2003 (367)2003 (400)2003 (329)

UK Company Share

  1. 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
    20140.9%
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    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
    20140.9%
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.4%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. 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
    20140.9%
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    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
    20140.9%
    20131.0%
    20120.9%
    20111.0%
    20101.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.9%0.9%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20131.0%0.9%1.0%
    % change-10.5%-2.0%-1.9%
    Record Year2003 (1.4%)2003 (1.4%)2002 (1.3%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.9%0.9%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20131.0%0.9%1.0%
    % change-10.5%-2.0%-1.9%
    Record Year2003 (1.4%)2003 (1.4%)2002 (1.3%)

Director Age

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

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

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT2.37%CONSULTING5.16%
    DEVON1.55%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    SOUTH1.55%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    WEST1.50%PROPERTY2.66%
    PROPERTY1.35%TRADING2.03%
    CONSULTANCY1.22%ENGINEERING1.99%
    (SW)1.06%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    CONSULTING0.90%LONDON1.93%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%CARE1.85%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.83%DESIGN1.75%
    ENGINEERING0.83%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    J0.82%BUSINESS1.69%
    ELECTRICAL0.75%PROPERTIES1.63%
    EXETER0.73%TRANSPORT1.58%
    CIC0.73%GLOBAL1.55%
    PLYMOUTH0.70%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    DESIGN0.67%J1.51%
    CARE0.67%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    WEST)0.65%MEDIA1.44%
    BUILDING0.65%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    (SOUTH0.64%IT1.33%
    HOUSE0.64%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    CONSULTANTS0.60%BUILDING1.26%
    S0.59%M1.24%
    PLUMBING0.57%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT2.37%CONSULTING5.16%
    DEVON1.55%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    SOUTH1.55%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    WEST1.50%PROPERTY2.66%
    PROPERTY1.36%TRADING2.03%
    CONSULTANCY1.22%ENGINEERING1.99%
    (SW)1.05%LONDON1.93%
    CONSULTING0.90%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    ENGINEERING0.83%CARE1.85%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.83%DESIGN1.75%
    J0.82%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    CONSTRUCTION0.82%BUSINESS1.69%
    ELECTRICAL0.77%PROPERTIES1.63%
    CIC0.73%TRANSPORT1.58%
    EXETER0.70%GLOBAL1.55%
    PLYMOUTH0.69%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    DESIGN0.67%J1.50%
    CARE0.67%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    BUILDING0.65%MEDIA1.44%
    WEST)0.65%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    HOUSE0.64%IT1.33%
    (SOUTH0.64%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    CONSULTANTS0.60%BUILDING1.26%
    S0.59%M1.23%
    PLUMBING0.57%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,986261,557
    99999 - Dormant Company52448,436
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified30457,421
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management28740,250
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified23928,352
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified20319,058
    41100 - Development of building projects18310,527
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities17429,029
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate13210,133
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1329,900
    98000 - Residents property management1255,046
    56101 - Licensed restaurants1218,585
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings1137,053
    62090 - Other information technology service activities10813,024
    86900 - Other human health activities10411,292
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation1025,075
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1018,533
    56302 - Public houses and bars996,099
    43210 - Electrical installation956,050
    62012 - Business and domestic software development909,834
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,966259,495
    99999 - Dormant Company51748,126
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified30657,459
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management28540,375
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified24228,340
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified20319,026
    41100 - Development of building projects18310,664
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities17529,145
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate13310,262
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1309,940
    98000 - Residents property management1285,095
    56101 - Licensed restaurants1238,651
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings1137,088
    62090 - Other information technology service activities10813,042
    86900 - Other human health activities10311,353
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1038,555
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation1025,099
    43210 - Electrical installation986,091
    56302 - Public houses and bars966,119
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets916,296

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION 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