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Dunmow, Essex

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Dunmow when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Dunmow when compared to any previous second half year.

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. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company registrations in Dunmow when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 209 companies were formed in Dunmow in 2011. This total is 19.4% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearDunmowUK
    2011209452,870
    2010175400,358
    2009189362,675
    2008155349,203
    2007164457,649
    Record Year2011 (209)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Dunmow when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 100 companies were formed in Dunmow. This figure is 14.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Dunmow occurred in 2011 when a total of 100 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)DunmowUK
    2011100224,135
    201087196,609
    % change14.9%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (100)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 45 companies were registered in Dunmow during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a difference of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)DunmowUK
    201145109,623
    20104595,117
    % change0.0%15.3%
    Record Year 2005 (49) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011171414
    New companies in 2010161316
    % change6.3%7.7%-12.5%
    Record Year2003 (18)1999 (18)2005 (18)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 141 companies were dissolved in Dunmow in 2011. This total is 14.6% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearDunmowUK
    2011141314,523
    2010123342,232
    2009189533,773
    200887237,901
    200789220,295
    Record Year2009 (189)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 60 companies were dissolved in Dunmow. This figure is 1.6% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Dunmow occurred in 2009 when a total of 85 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)DunmowUK
    201160152,213
    201061164,601
    % change-1.6%-7.5%
    Record Year2009 (85)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 30 companies were dissolved in Dunmow during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a decrease of 6.3% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)DunmowUK
    20113079,983
    20103276,896
    % change-6.3%4.0%
    Record Year 2010 (32) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201151510
    Closed companies in 201010166
    % change-50.0%-6.3%67%
    Record Year2010 (10)2009 (18)2008 (11)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 68 companies were added to the company register for Dunmow in 2011. This number represents growth of 38.9% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 16 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Dunmow company register grew by 123 companies.

    YearDunmowUK
    201168138,347
    20105258,126
    20090-171,098
    200868111,302
    200775237,354
    Record Year2003 (123)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Dunmow increased by 40 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)DunmowUK
    20114071,922
    20102632,008
    Record Year2003 (60)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Dunmow during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 15 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)DunmowUK
    20111529,640
    20101318,221
    Record Year 2003 (30) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201112-14
    Net growth in 20106-310
    Record Year2003 (15)1999 (13)2010 (10)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Dunmow formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Dunmow was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearDunmow
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.1%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1965 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Dunmow formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Dunmow
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1965 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Dunmow formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Dunmow
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1983 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.1%
    % change-7.8%-8.2%-22.4%
    Record Year1966 (0.2%)1973 (0.1%)1968 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 44.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 43.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 44.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The record year for female directors in Dunmow was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Dunmow in 2011 was 32.1%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The record second half year for female directors in Dunmow was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    31.7% of all director appointments in Dunmow in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Dunmow was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    33.3% of all director appointments in Dunmow in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT1.76%CONSULTING5.07%
    PROPERTY1.51%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    CONSULTING1.26%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    BROADGATE1.01%PROPERTY2.37%
    BUSINESS1.01%TRADING2.07%
    TRADING1.01%DESIGN1.92%
    CONSTRUCTION1.01%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    FUTURES1.01%ENGINEERING1.78%
    MERCURY1.01%BUSINESS1.78%
    E0.76%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    R0.76%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    S0.76%MEDIA1.71%
    CAPITAL0.76%LONDON1.63%
    CONSULTANCY0.76%J1.51%
    J0.76%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    TRAINING0.76%GLOBAL1.46%
    SUPPLIES0.76%IT1.41%
    BOX0.50%CARE1.39%
    RADIO0.50%PROPERTIES1.29%
    CONTRACTOR0.50%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    YOUR0.50%M1.27%
    MORRIS0.50%BUILDING1.26%
    ENVIRONMENTAL0.50%ENERGY1.25%
    (ESSEX)0.50%S1.20%
    THERAPY0.50%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied94205,525
    7487 - Other business activities1757,052
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1317,765
    6523 - Other financial intermediation131,891
    7414 - Business & management consultancy1213,034
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1132,483
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified98,671
    9999 - Dormant Company820,199
    64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified82,946
    41100 - Development of building projects74,331
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified611,768
    9305 - Other service activities59,492
    99999 - Dormant Company521,846
    7260 - Other computer related activities47,667
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering45,558
    62090 - Other information technology service activities47,493
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing32,832
    74990 - Non-trading company38,929
    5530 - Restaurants35,013
    4531 - Installation electrical wiring etc.31,967

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07868248 EVELYN SPILLER MANAGEMENT LTD 02 Dec 2011
    07869407 OMNI TAX PLANNING LIMITED 02 Dec 2011
    07871554 THESOLARPANELCOMPANY LIMITED 05 Dec 2011
    07873605 AJS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LIMITED 07 Dec 2011
    07874058 TOTTMAN SOLUTIONS LIMITED 07 Dec 2011
    07881445 MICHAEL MCFALL LIMITED 14 Dec 2011
    07881476 TADJ TRADING LIMITED 14 Dec 2011
    07886995 NETWORK FOR SKILLS LIMITED 20 Dec 2011
    07888206 LYONS 54 LIMITED 20 Dec 2011
    07888325 KELLY ADJUSTERS LIMITED 20 Dec 2011
    07893244 CUTE CREATIVE LIMITED 29 Dec 2011
    07893352 BRIGHTFIELD FILMS LIMITED 29 Dec 2011
    07893699 BUSINESS G8 LIMITED 29 Dec 2011
    07893993 I LOVE FREAKS LTD 30 Dec 2011

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