Devon
Q3 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q3.
- Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q3.
- September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous September.
- September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous September.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Devon when compared to any previous July.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Devon when compared to any previous July.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q3.
Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous Q3.
A total of 1,310 companies were registered in Devon during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon UK 2014 1,310 143,414 2013 1,208 132,684 % change 8.4% 8.1% Record Year 2014 (1,310) 2014 (143,414) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,310 companies were registered in Devon during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon UK 2014 1,310 143,414 2013 1,208 132,684 % change 8.4% 8.1% Record Year 2014 (1,310) 2014 (143,414) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous September.
September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Devon when compared to any previous September.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
July August September New companies in 2014 459 397 454 New companies in 2013 410 391 407 % change 12.0% 1.5% 11.5% Record Year 2003 (470) 2011 (403) 2014 (454) July August September New companies in 2014 459 397 454 New companies in 2013 410 391 407 % change 12.0% 1.5% 11.5% Record Year 2003 (470) 2011 (403) 2014 (454)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
A total of 1,050 companies were dissolved in Devon during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 18.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon UK 2014 1,050 101,670 2013 887 86,170 % change 18.4% 18.0% Record Year 2009 (1,077) 2009 (159,405) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,050 companies were dissolved in Devon during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 18.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon UK 2014 1,050 101,670 2013 887 86,170 % change 18.4% 18.0% Record Year 2009 (1,077) 2009 (159,405) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Devon when compared to any previous July.
July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Devon when compared to any previous July.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
July August September Closed companies in 2014 386 283 381 Closed companies in 2013 296 247 344 % change 30.4% 14.6% 11% Record Year 2014 (386) 2008 (518) 2009 (519) July August September Closed companies in 2014 386 283 381 Closed companies in 2013 296 247 344 % change 30.4% 14.6% 11% Record Year 2014 (386) 2008 (518) 2009 (519)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
Net company growth for Devon during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 260 companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon UK 2014 260 41,744 2013 321 46,514 Record Year 2011 (511) 2013 (46,514) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Devon during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 260 companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon UK 2014 260 41,744 2013 321 46,514 Record Year 2011 (511) 2013 (46,514) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
July August September Net growth in 2014 73 114 73 Net growth in 2013 114 144 63 Record Year 2003 (290) 2003 (259) 2002 (328) July August September Net growth in 2014 73 114 73 Net growth in 2013 114 144 63 Record Year 2003 (290) 2003 (259) 2002 (328)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
In the third quarter of 2014, Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon 2014 0.9% 2013 0.9% 2012 0.9% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the third quarter of 2014, Devon formed 0.9% of all UK companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Devon 2014 0.9% 2013 0.9% 2012 0.9% 2011 1.0% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
July August September UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% UK formation share in 2013 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% % change 1.7% -3.2% 2.3% Record Year 1998 (1.3%) 1998 (1.5%) 2002 (1.4%) July August September UK formation share in 2014 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% UK formation share in 2013 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% % change 1.7% -3.2% 2.3% Record Year 1998 (1.3%) 1998 (1.5%) 2002 (1.4%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 46.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 46.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
The record third quarter for female directors in Devon was in 2007 when 34.9% of all directors were female.
30.8% of all director appointments in Devon in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record third quarter for female directors in Devon was in 2007 when 34.9% of all directors were female.
30.8% of all director appointments in Devon in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Sep 2013-Sep 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.45% CONSULTING 5.17% DEVON 1.57% MANAGEMENT 4.63% SOUTH 1.57% CONSULTANCY 3.55% WEST 1.52% PROPERTY 2.62% (SW) 1.23% ENGINEERING 2.07% PROPERTY 1.14% CONSTRUCTION 2.05% CONSULTANCY 1.11% TRADING 2.00% CONSTRUCTION 0.91% LONDON 1.95% ELECTRICAL 0.91% CARE 1.94% DEVELOPMENTS 0.91% TRANSPORT 1.76% CONSULTING 0.85% DESIGN 1.70% CIC 0.83% CONSULTANTS 1.70% PLYMOUTH 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.63% J 0.80% BUSINESS 1.62% ENGINEERING 0.80% J 1.53% EXETER 0.75% ELECTRICAL 1.53% CARE 0.71% GLOBAL 1.51% (SOUTH 0.69% INVESTMENTS 1.50% WEST) 0.69% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.67% MEDIA 1.38% HOUSE 0.61% CO., 1.36% M 0.59% DEVELOPMENTS 1.35% R 0.59% BUILDING 1.30% BUILDING 0.59% IT 1.30% DESIGN 0.58% M 1.23% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.44% CONSULTING 5.18% DEVON 1.57% MANAGEMENT 4.63% SOUTH 1.56% CONSULTANCY 3.54% WEST 1.52% PROPERTY 2.63% (SW) 1.20% ENGINEERING 2.08% PROPERTY 1.15% CONSTRUCTION 2.05% CONSULTANCY 1.11% TRADING 2.01% ELECTRICAL 0.93% LONDON 1.95% DEVELOPMENTS 0.91% CARE 1.94% CONSTRUCTION 0.91% TRANSPORT 1.76% CONSULTING 0.85% DESIGN 1.70% CIC 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.69% PLYMOUTH 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.63% ENGINEERING 0.80% BUSINESS 1.63% J 0.80% ELECTRICAL 1.53% EXETER 0.74% J 1.53% CARE 0.71% GLOBAL 1.52% (SOUTH 0.69% INVESTMENTS 1.50% WEST) 0.69% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.67% MEDIA 1.38% HOUSE 0.61% CO., 1.36% DESIGN 0.59% DEVELOPMENTS 1.35% BUILDING 0.59% BUILDING 1.30% M 0.59% IT 1.30% SW 0.59% M 1.23%
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 2,146 278,481 99999 - Dormant Company 515 48,286 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 283 40,717 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 283 57,264 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 230 28,224 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 202 18,890 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 179 29,313 41100 - Development of building projects 175 10,604 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 139 10,361 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 135 9,914 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 125 7,151 56101 - Licensed restaurants 124 8,546 98000 - Residents property management 119 5,047 56302 - Public houses and bars 103 6,056 62090 - Other information technology service activities 102 12,795 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 102 5,083 86900 - Other human health activities 101 11,807 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 96 8,501 43210 - Electrical installation 95 5,922 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 92 6,327 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,011 263,052 99999 - Dormant Company 515 48,811 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 290 58,078 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 283 41,421 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 238 28,864 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 203 19,117 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 183 29,780 41100 - Development of building projects 176 10,983 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 142 10,684 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 134 10,125 56101 - Licensed restaurants 130 8,789 98000 - Residents property management 125 5,163 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 124 7,363 62090 - Other information technology service activities 104 12,999 86900 - Other human health activities 102 12,105 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 102 5,177 56302 - Public houses and bars 101 6,211 43210 - Electrical installation 99 6,050 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 99 8,701 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 96 6,458
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 09205209 PROJECT UNLEASH LIMITED 05 Sep 2014 09209007 REDLANDS CAR SALES LTD 09 Sep 2014 09222372 ADINA SAIU LIMITED 17 Sep 2014 09232435 KRONIG SCIENTIFIC LTD 23 Sep 2014 09241786 BUMBLEBEE BAKERY LTD 30 Sep 2014 09202391 ONEFLOW TECHNOLOGIES LTD 03 Sep 2014 09231009 IMP MOTIVATIONAL SERVICES LTD 23 Sep 2014 09233136 TTARREJ LTD. 24 Sep 2014 09233438 EAT SLEEP DOODLE LIMITED 24 Sep 2014 09235064 PILLOW TALK TECH LTD 25 Sep 2014 09237768 SOUTH WEST ATHLETICS CIC 26 Sep 2014 09233660 SPAN SCAFFOLDING LTD 24 Sep 2014 09206301 PB PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED 05 Sep 2014 09214297 TALAMANTE'S LOCUMS LTD 11 Sep 2014 09214851 FRANETH CLOSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 11 Sep 2014 09210488 THE OAK ROOM TIVERTON LTD 09 Sep 2014 09217219 CARTWRIGHT CASE MANAGEMENT LIMITED 15 Sep 2014 09228303 SEAMOOR HOMES LTD 22 Sep 2014 09230426 TOWBARS UK SW LIMITED 23 Sep 2014 09231940 ARCHWAY TROPHIES LIMITED 23 Sep 2014 09202437 AT GAME LIMITED 03 Sep 2014 09214731 AUDIOFLIP LTD 11 Sep 2014 09216840 TOMATO GLASSES UK LIMITED 12 Sep 2014 09221771 GLOBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED 17 Sep 2014 09233065 CAR PARK MARKINGS LTD 24 Sep 2014
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