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

  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 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 SussexUK
    20133,671269,432
    20123,483253,150
    % change5.4%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (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 SussexUK
    20133,671269,432
    20123,483253,150
    % change5.4%6.4%
    Record Year2013 (3,671)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. 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 SussexUK
    20131,828134,630
    20121,681121,659
    % change8.7%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 SussexUK
    20131,828134,630
    20121,681121,659
    % change8.7%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (1,828) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. 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
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013674617537
    New companies in 2012609566506
    % change10.7%9.0%6.1%
    Record Year2013 (674)2013 (617)2011 (600)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013674617537
    New companies in 2012609566506
    % change10.7%9.0%6.1%
    Record Year2013 (674)2013 (617)2011 (600)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. 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 SussexUK
    20132,076155,192
    20121,962147,794
    % change5.8%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (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 SussexUK
    20132,076155,192
    20121,962147,794
    % change5.8%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (3,029)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. 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 SussexUK
    201399777,278
    20121,04680,218
    % 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 SussexUK
    201399777,278
    20121,04680,218
    % change-4.7%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,864) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013345304348
    Closed companies in 2012315411320
    % change9.5%-26.0%9%
    Record Year2009 (506)2009 (828)2009 (530)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013345304348
    Closed companies in 2012315411320
    % change9.5%-26.0%9%
    Record Year2009 (506)2009 (828)2009 (530)

Net Company Growth

  1. 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 SussexUK
    20131,595114,240
    20121,521105,356
    Record Year2003 (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 SussexUK
    20131,595114,240
    20121,521105,356
    Record Year2003 (2,109)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. 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 SussexUK
    201383157,352
    201263541,441
    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 SussexUK
    201383157,352
    201263541,441
    Record Year 2013 (831) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013329313189
    Net growth in 2012294155186
    Record Year2003 (345)2003 (409)2008 (347)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013329313189
    Net growth in 2012294155186
    Record Year2003 (345)2003 (409)2008 (347)

UK Company Share

  1. 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
    20131.4%
    20121.4%
    20111.4%
    20101.6%
    20091.5%
    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
    20131.4%
    20121.4%
    20111.4%
    20101.6%
    20091.5%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (1.7%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. 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
    20131.4%
    20121.4%
    20111.4%
    20101.6%
    20091.5%
    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
    20131.4%
    20121.4%
    20111.4%
    20101.6%
    20091.5%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (1.7%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.4%1.4%1.3%
    UK formation share in 20121.5%1.3%1.4%
    % change-7.0%5.9%-4.0%
    Record Year2010 (1.7%)1992 (1.7%)2001 (1.8%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.4%1.4%1.3%
    UK formation share in 20121.5%1.3%1.4%
    % change-7.0%5.9%-4.0%
    Record Year2010 (1.7%)1992 (1.7%)2001 (1.8%)

Director Age

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.45%CONSULTING5.25%
    CONSULTANCY2.15%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    MANAGEMENT1.74%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    SUSSEX1.14%PROPERTY2.48%
    BRIGHTON1.06%TRADING2.04%
    PROPERTY1.04%ENGINEERING1.81%
    ROAD0.97%DESIGN1.80%
    DESIGN0.84%LONDON1.77%
    RTM0.79%BUSINESS1.77%
    ASSOCIATES0.77%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    IT0.72%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSTRUCTION0.66%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    MEDIA0.66%GLOBAL1.59%
    J0.61%MEDIA1.58%
    PRODUCTIONS0.59%CARE1.55%
    CONSULTANTS0.58%J1.54%
    CREATIVE0.56%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    INVESTMENTS0.56%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CARE0.55%IT1.40%
    SOUTH0.52%M1.26%
    BUILDING0.52%BUILDING1.22%
    HOUSE0.51%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    ENTERPRISES0.51%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    EAST0.49%CAPITAL1.16%
    ELECTRICAL0.47%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.44%CONSULTING5.25%
    CONSULTANCY2.16%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    MANAGEMENT1.74%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    SUSSEX1.14%PROPERTY2.48%
    BRIGHTON1.06%TRADING2.05%
    PROPERTY1.04%ENGINEERING1.82%
    ROAD0.97%DESIGN1.79%
    DESIGN0.83%LONDON1.78%
    RTM0.79%BUSINESS1.77%
    ASSOCIATES0.77%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    IT0.72%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSTRUCTION0.66%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    MEDIA0.66%GLOBAL1.60%
    J0.61%MEDIA1.58%
    PRODUCTIONS0.59%CARE1.55%
    CONSULTANTS0.58%J1.53%
    INVESTMENTS0.56%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    CARE0.55%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CREATIVE0.55%IT1.40%
    BUILDING0.54%M1.26%
    SOUTH0.52%BUILDING1.22%
    ENTERPRISES0.51%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    HOUSE0.51%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    EAST0.49%CAPITAL1.17%
    ELECTRICAL0.47%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,586239,154
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified67355,604
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities53926,164
    99999 - Dormant Company53045,704
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management52534,490
    62090 - Other information technology service activities49012,885
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified37025,110
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified35917,438
    62012 - Business and domestic software development2128,769
    98000 - Residents property management1794,785
    86900 - Other human health activities1578,930
    86210 - General medical practice activities1563,980
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1428,032
    41100 - Development of building projects1409,173
    56101 - Licensed restaurants1317,435
    56302 - Public houses and bars1275,353
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1268,120
    88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified1143,339
    74100 - specialised design activities1063,993
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing1045,404
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,568237,080
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified67355,568
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities54026,270
    99999 - Dormant Company53645,726
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management53034,652
    62090 - Other information technology service activities49112,920
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified37125,168
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified36017,454
    62012 - Business and domestic software development2118,794
    98000 - Residents property management1794,825
    86900 - Other human health activities1578,957
    86210 - General medical practice activities1553,991
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1458,083
    41100 - Development of building projects1419,235
    56101 - Licensed restaurants1337,468
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1288,176
    56302 - Public houses and bars1285,402
    88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified1143,353
    74100 - specialised design activities1074,002
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing1045,440

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08513592 242 WORPLE ROAD (LONDON) LTD 02 May 2013
    08514580 BRIGHTON BEAD SHOP LTD 02 May 2013
    08516726 STEP FORWARD TRAINING & COACHING LTD 03 May 2013
    08519224 JOSEPH DOWSING LTD 08 May 2013
    08519786 SOUVENIR FREIGHT LIMITED 08 May 2013
    08519918 PIER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED 08 May 2013
    08524426 HOME ADVERTISEMENT LTD 10 May 2013
    08526929 DGN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED 13 May 2013
    08527794 BROLTON LIMITED 14 May 2013
    08528112 CHATHAM PLACE CONSULTING LTD 14 May 2013
    08528182 MATHAGOGY LTD 14 May 2013
    08528776 CITY EDUCATION TRUST 14 May 2013
    08530704 GEMINI PRINT SOUTHERN LIMITED 15 May 2013
    08531143 CORPRATECH LIMITED 16 May 2013
    08531559 JRL SPORTS TRAINING LTD 16 May 2013
    08532129 VIRTTRADE (SG) LTD 16 May 2013
    08532649 ROSE LUCKIN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 16 May 2013
    08532783 BITE TRAFALGAR STREET LIMITED 16 May 2013
    OC385213 ASHDOWN AUTOMATED GATES LLP 17 May 2013
    08535752 24DB LTD 20 May 2013
    08537499 SNOOPY MANAGEMENT LTD 21 May 2013
    08537629 MEDIUM WAVES LIMITED 21 May 2013
    08540158 KAYUMKAYUM LIMITED 22 May 2013
    08542929 MEDIACOMM HOLDINGS LTD 23 May 2013
    08547390 THE JEFF KEEN ARCHIVE LIMITED 29 May 2013