Essex
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 Essex when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Essex when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Essex when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Essex when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Essex when compared to any quarter in history.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous June.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous June.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex 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 Essex when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Essex when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Essex when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 11,853 companies were formed in Essex. This figure is 10.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Essex occurred in 2013 when a total of 11,853 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex UK 2013 11,853 269,432 2012 10,712 253,150 % change 10.7% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (11,853) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 11,853 companies were formed in Essex. This figure is 10.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Essex occurred in 2013 when a total of 11,853 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex UK 2013 11,853 269,432 2012 10,712 253,150 % change 10.7% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (11,853) 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 Essex when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Essex when compared to any quarter in history.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 was a record quarter for company registrations in Essex when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 5,987 companies were registered in Essex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.4% 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) Essex UK 2013 5,987 134,630 2012 5,233 121,659 % change 14.4% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (5,987) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 5,987 companies were registered in Essex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.4% 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) Essex UK 2013 5,987 134,630 2012 5,233 121,659 % change 14.4% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (5,987) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous June.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous June.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Essex when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 2,197 1,935 1,855 New companies in 2012 1,727 1,921 1,585 % change 27.2% 0.7% 17.0% Record Year 2013 (2,197) 2000 (2,544) 2013 (1,855) April May June New companies in 2013 2,197 1,935 1,855 New companies in 2012 1,727 1,921 1,585 % change 27.2% 0.7% 17.0% Record Year 2013 (2,197) 2000 (2,544) 2013 (1,855)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 7,892 companies were dissolved in Essex. This figure is 28.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Essex occurred in 2009 when a total of 10,585 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex UK 2013 7,892 155,192 2012 6,135 147,794 % change 28.6% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (10,585) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 7,892 companies were dissolved in Essex. This figure is 28.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Essex occurred in 2009 when a total of 10,585 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex UK 2013 7,892 155,192 2012 6,135 147,794 % change 28.6% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (10,585) 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 3,882 companies were dissolved in Essex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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) Essex UK 2013 3,882 77,278 2012 3,388 80,218 % change 14.6% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (6,764) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 3,882 companies were dissolved in Essex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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) Essex UK 2013 3,882 77,278 2012 3,388 80,218 % change 14.6% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (6,764) 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 1,310 1,164 1,408 Closed companies in 2012 947 1,245 1,196 % change 38.3% -6.5% 18% Record Year 2009 (2,123) 2009 (3,053) 2009 (1,588) April May June Closed companies in 2013 1,310 1,164 1,408 Closed companies in 2012 947 1,245 1,196 % change 38.3% -6.5% 18% Record Year 2009 (2,123) 2009 (3,053) 2009 (1,588)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Essex increased by 3,961 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex UK 2013 3,961 114,240 2012 4,577 105,356 Record Year 2007 (5,413) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Essex increased by 3,961 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex UK 2013 3,961 114,240 2012 4,577 105,356 Record Year 2007 (5,413) 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 Essex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 2,105 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Essex UK 2013 2,105 57,352 2012 1,845 41,441 Record Year 2007 (2,256) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Essex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 2,105 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Essex UK 2013 2,105 57,352 2012 1,845 41,441 Record Year 2007 (2,256) 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 887 771 447 Net growth in 2012 780 676 389 Record Year 1997 (1,356) 2000 (2,280) 2008 (1,061) April May June Net growth in 2013 887 771 447 Net growth in 2012 780 676 389 Record Year 1997 (1,356) 2000 (2,280) 2008 (1,061)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Essex formed 4.4% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 4.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex 2013 4.4% 2012 4.2% 2011 4.2% 2010 4.4% 2009 4.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (5.2%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Essex formed 4.4% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 4.2%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Essex 2013 4.4% 2012 4.2% 2011 4.2% 2010 4.4% 2009 4.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1997 (5.2%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Essex formed 4.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Essex 2013 4.4% 2012 4.3% 2011 4.1% 2010 4.3% 2009 4.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (6.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Essex formed 4.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Essex 2013 4.4% 2012 4.3% 2011 4.1% 2010 4.3% 2009 4.3% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (6.4%) 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 4.5% 4.3% 4.5% UK formation share in 2012 4.2% 4.4% 4.3% % change 6.9% -2.1% 5.9% Record Year 1997 (6.7%) 2000 (11.3%) 1997 (4.6%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 4.5% 4.3% 4.5% UK formation share in 2012 4.2% 4.4% 4.3% % change 6.9% -2.1% 5.9% Record Year 1997 (6.7%) 2000 (11.3%) 1997 (4.6%)
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 42.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% 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 42.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% 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 42.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.9% 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 42.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.9% 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 Essex was 2008 when 29.8% of all directors were female.
26.4% of all director appointments in Essex 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 Essex was 2008 when 29.8% of all directors were female.
26.4% of all director appointments in Essex 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 Essex was in 2008 when 29.0% of all directors were female.
26.0% of all director appointments in Essex 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 Essex was in 2008 when 29.0% of all directors were female.
26.0% of all director appointments in Essex 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 2.56% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 2.30% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 2.00% CONSULTANCY 3.41% PROPERTY 1.58% PROPERTY 2.48% LONDON 1.34% TRADING 2.04% ESSEX 1.28% ENGINEERING 1.81% CONSULTANTS 1.22% DESIGN 1.80% TRADING 1.20% LONDON 1.77% CARE 1.19% BUSINESS 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 1.18% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% BUSINESS 1.04% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ELECTRICAL 1.04% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.96% GLOBAL 1.59% J 0.95% MEDIA 1.58% BUILDING 0.93% CARE 1.55% GLOBAL 0.93% J 1.54% SECURITY 0.86% INVESTMENTS 1.47% IT 0.83% PROPERTIES 1.41% DESIGN 0.81% IT 1.40% MAINTENANCE 0.79% M 1.26% S 0.78% BUILDING 1.22% MEDIA 0.78% ELECTRICAL 1.19% M 0.71% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRAINING 0.69% CAPITAL 1.16% INVESTMENTS 0.66% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.57% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 2.30% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTANCY 2.01% CONSULTANCY 3.42% PROPERTY 1.58% PROPERTY 2.48% LONDON 1.34% TRADING 2.05% ESSEX 1.28% ENGINEERING 1.82% CONSULTANTS 1.22% DESIGN 1.79% TRADING 1.19% LONDON 1.78% CARE 1.19% BUSINESS 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 1.18% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% BUSINESS 1.04% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ELECTRICAL 1.03% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.96% GLOBAL 1.60% J 0.94% MEDIA 1.58% BUILDING 0.93% CARE 1.55% GLOBAL 0.93% J 1.53% SECURITY 0.86% INVESTMENTS 1.47% IT 0.83% PROPERTIES 1.41% DESIGN 0.81% IT 1.40% MAINTENANCE 0.79% M 1.26% MEDIA 0.78% BUILDING 1.22% S 0.78% ELECTRICAL 1.19% M 0.71% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRAINING 0.69% CAPITAL 1.17% INVESTMENTS 0.66% 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 9,813 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,074 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 1,688 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,384 34,490 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 1,335 25,110 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 1,271 26,164 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 604 17,438 62090 - Other information technology service activities 536 12,885 74990 - Non-trading company 472 14,505 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 469 7,453 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 458 5,404 41100 - Development of building projects 419 9,173 86900 - Other human health activities 415 8,930 43210 - Electrical installation 340 5,775 62012 - Business and domestic software development 330 8,769 49410 - Freight transport by road 328 6,562 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 324 8,032 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 318 6,368 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 311 5,846 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 296 6,916 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 9,719 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,068 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 1,701 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,392 34,652 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 1,335 25,168 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 1,277 26,270 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 608 17,454 62090 - Other information technology service activities 534 12,920 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 470 7,478 74990 - Non-trading company 466 14,483 43390 - Other building completion and finishing 459 5,440 41100 - Development of building projects 423 9,235 86900 - Other human health activities 417 8,957 43210 - Electrical installation 341 5,801 62012 - Business and domestic software development 329 8,794 49410 - Freight transport by road 329 6,574 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 327 8,083 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 318 6,408 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 315 5,876 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 296 6,918
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