East Sussex
2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report
NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.
Headlines
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,671 companies were formed in East Sussex. This figure is 5.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in East Sussex occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,671 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex UK 2013 3,671 269,432 2012 3,483 253,150 % change 5.4% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (3,671) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,671 companies were formed in East Sussex. This figure is 5.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in East Sussex occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,671 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex UK 2013 3,671 269,432 2012 3,483 253,150 % change 5.4% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (3,671) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,828 companies were registered in East Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 8.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex UK 2013 1,828 134,630 2012 1,681 121,659 % change 8.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,828) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,828 companies were registered in East Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 8.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex UK 2013 1,828 134,630 2012 1,681 121,659 % change 8.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,828) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous April.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in East Sussex when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 674 617 537 New companies in 2012 609 566 506 % change 10.7% 9.0% 6.1% Record Year 2013 (674) 2013 (617) 2011 (600) April May June New companies in 2013 674 617 537 New companies in 2012 609 566 506 % change 10.7% 9.0% 6.1% Record Year 2013 (674) 2013 (617) 2011 (600)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,076 companies were dissolved in East Sussex. This figure is 5.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in East Sussex occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,029 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex UK 2013 2,076 155,192 2012 1,962 147,794 % change 5.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (3,029) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,076 companies were dissolved in East Sussex. This figure is 5.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in East Sussex occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,029 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex UK 2013 2,076 155,192 2012 1,962 147,794 % change 5.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (3,029) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 997 companies were dissolved in East Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 4.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex UK 2013 997 77,278 2012 1,046 80,218 % change -4.7% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,864) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 997 companies were dissolved in East Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 4.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex UK 2013 997 77,278 2012 1,046 80,218 % change -4.7% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,864) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 345 304 348 Closed companies in 2012 315 411 320 % change 9.5% -26.0% 9% Record Year 2009 (506) 2009 (828) 2009 (530) April May June Closed companies in 2013 345 304 348 Closed companies in 2012 315 411 320 % change 9.5% -26.0% 9% Record Year 2009 (506) 2009 (828) 2009 (530)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for East Sussex increased by 1,595 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex UK 2013 1,595 114,240 2012 1,521 105,356 Record Year 2003 (2,109) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for East Sussex increased by 1,595 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex UK 2013 1,595 114,240 2012 1,521 105,356 Record Year 2003 (2,109) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for East Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 831 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex UK 2013 831 57,352 2012 635 41,441 Record Year 2013 (831) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for East Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 831 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex UK 2013 831 57,352 2012 635 41,441 Record Year 2013 (831) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 329 313 189 Net growth in 2012 294 155 186 Record Year 2003 (345) 2003 (409) 2008 (347) April May June Net growth in 2013 329 313 189 Net growth in 2012 294 155 186 Record Year 2003 (345) 2003 (409) 2008 (347)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 East Sussex formed 1.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.4%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex 2013 1.4% 2012 1.4% 2011 1.4% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (1.7%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 East Sussex formed 1.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.4%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) East Sussex 2013 1.4% 2012 1.4% 2011 1.4% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (1.7%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, East Sussex formed 1.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex 2013 1.4% 2012 1.4% 2011 1.4% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (1.7%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, East Sussex formed 1.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) East Sussex 2013 1.4% 2012 1.4% 2011 1.4% 2010 1.6% 2009 1.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (1.7%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% UK formation share in 2012 1.5% 1.3% 1.4% % change -7.0% 5.9% -4.0% Record Year 2010 (1.7%) 1992 (1.7%) 2001 (1.8%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% UK formation share in 2012 1.5% 1.3% 1.4% % change -7.0% 5.9% -4.0% Record Year 2010 (1.7%) 1992 (1.7%) 2001 (1.8%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in East Sussex was 2005 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
29.0% of all director appointments in East Sussex in the first half of 2013 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 East Sussex was 2005 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
29.0% of all director appointments in East Sussex in the first half of 2013 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 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in East Sussex was in 2004 when 32.3% of all directors were female.
29.3% of all director appointments in East Sussex in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in East Sussex was in 2004 when 32.3% of all directors were female.
29.3% of all director appointments in East Sussex in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.45% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTANCY 2.15% MANAGEMENT 4.81% MANAGEMENT 1.74% CONSULTANCY 3.41% SUSSEX 1.14% PROPERTY 2.48% BRIGHTON 1.06% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.04% ENGINEERING 1.81% ROAD 0.97% DESIGN 1.80% DESIGN 0.84% LONDON 1.77% RTM 0.79% BUSINESS 1.77% ASSOCIATES 0.77% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% IT 0.72% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CONSTRUCTION 0.66% ASSOCIATES 1.68% MEDIA 0.66% GLOBAL 1.59% J 0.61% MEDIA 1.58% PRODUCTIONS 0.59% CARE 1.55% CONSULTANTS 0.58% J 1.54% CREATIVE 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.47% INVESTMENTS 0.56% PROPERTIES 1.41% CARE 0.55% IT 1.40% SOUTH 0.52% M 1.26% BUILDING 0.52% BUILDING 1.22% HOUSE 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.19% ENTERPRISES 0.51% ENTERPRISES 1.18% EAST 0.49% CAPITAL 1.16% ELECTRICAL 0.47% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.44% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTANCY 2.16% MANAGEMENT 4.82% MANAGEMENT 1.74% CONSULTANCY 3.42% SUSSEX 1.14% PROPERTY 2.48% BRIGHTON 1.06% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.04% ENGINEERING 1.82% ROAD 0.97% DESIGN 1.79% DESIGN 0.83% LONDON 1.78% RTM 0.79% BUSINESS 1.77% ASSOCIATES 0.77% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% IT 0.72% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CONSTRUCTION 0.66% ASSOCIATES 1.68% MEDIA 0.66% GLOBAL 1.60% J 0.61% MEDIA 1.58% PRODUCTIONS 0.59% CARE 1.55% CONSULTANTS 0.58% J 1.53% INVESTMENTS 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.47% CARE 0.55% PROPERTIES 1.41% CREATIVE 0.55% IT 1.40% BUILDING 0.54% M 1.26% SOUTH 0.52% BUILDING 1.22% ENTERPRISES 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.19% HOUSE 0.51% ENTERPRISES 1.18% EAST 0.49% CAPITAL 1.17% ELECTRICAL 0.47% TRAINING 1.16%
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 2,586 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 673 55,604 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 539 26,164 99999 - Dormant Company 530 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 525 34,490 62090 - Other information technology service activities 490 12,885 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 370 25,110 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 359 17,438 62012 - Business and domestic software development 212 8,769 98000 - Residents property management 179 4,785 86900 - Other human health activities 157 8,930 86210 - General medical practice activities 156 3,980 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 142 8,032 41100 - Development of building projects 140 9,173 56101 - Licensed restaurants 131 7,435 56302 - Public houses and bars 127 5,353 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 126 8,120 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 114 3,339 74100 - specialised design activities 106 3,993 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 104 5,404 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,568 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 673 55,568 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 540 26,270 99999 - Dormant Company 536 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 530 34,652 62090 - Other information technology service activities 491 12,920 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 371 25,168 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 360 17,454 62012 - Business and domestic software development 211 8,794 98000 - Residents property management 179 4,825 86900 - Other human health activities 157 8,957 86210 - General medical practice activities 155 3,991 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 145 8,083 41100 - Development of building projects 141 9,235 56101 - Licensed restaurants 133 7,468 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 128 8,176 56302 - Public houses and bars 128 5,402 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 114 3,353 74100 - specialised design activities 107 4,002 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 104 5,440
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