Gwynedd

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

  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous June.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous June.
  • June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Gwynedd when compared to any previous June.

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)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 172 companies were formed in Gwynedd. This figure is 0.0% the same as last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2007 when a total of 204 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2013172269,432
    2012172253,150
    % change0.0%6.4%
    Record Year2007 (204)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 172 companies were formed in Gwynedd. This figure is 0.0% the same as last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2007 when a total of 204 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2013172269,432
    2012172253,150
    % change0.0%6.4%
    Record Year2007 (204)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 Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.

    A total of 98 companies were registered in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 18.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)GwyneddUK
    201398134,630
    201283121,659
    % change18.1%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (98) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 98 companies were registered in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 18.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)GwyneddUK
    201398134,630
    201283121,659
    % change18.1%10.7%
    Record Year 2013 (98) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous June.

    June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous June.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013362636
    New companies in 2012223031
    % change63.6%-13.3%16.1%
    Record Year2007 (36)2007 (40)2013 (36)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013362636
    New companies in 2012223031
    % change63.6%-13.3%16.1%
    Record Year2007 (36)2007 (40)2013 (36)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 94 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd. This figure is 3.1% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2009 when a total of 133 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    201394155,192
    201297147,794
    % change-3.1%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (133)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 94 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd. This figure is 3.1% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2009 when a total of 133 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    201394155,192
    201297147,794
    % change-3.1%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (133)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 44 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 30.2% 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)GwyneddUK
    20134477,278
    20126380,218
    % change-30.2%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (76) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 44 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 30.2% 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)GwyneddUK
    20134477,278
    20126380,218
    % change-30.2%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (76) 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 2013171512
    Closed companies in 2012221724
    % change-22.7%-11.8%-50%
    Record Year2009 (26)2009 (33)2012 (24)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013171512
    Closed companies in 2012221724
    % change-22.7%-11.8%-50%
    Record Year2009 (26)2009 (33)2012 (24)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Gwynedd increased by 78 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    201378114,240
    201275105,356
    Record Year2007 (129)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Gwynedd increased by 78 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    201378114,240
    201275105,356
    Record Year2007 (129)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 54 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)GwyneddUK
    20135457,352
    20122041,441
    Record Year 2007 (61) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 54 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)GwyneddUK
    20135457,352
    20122041,441
    Record Year 2007 (61) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    June 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Gwynedd when compared to any previous June.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013191124
    Net growth in 20120137
    Record Year2007 (28)2007 (25)2013 (24)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013191124
    Net growth in 20120137
    Record Year2007 (28)2007 (25)2008 (24)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Gwynedd
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Gwynedd
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Gwynedd
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Gwynedd
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change37.6%-15.8%5.2%
    Record Year2004 (0.1%)2007 (0.1%)1998 (0.1%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change37.6%-15.8%5.2%
    Record Year2004 (0.1%)2007 (0.1%)1998 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.9% 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 44.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.9% 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 43.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 7.1% 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 43.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 7.1% 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 Gwynedd was 2004 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    21.9% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was 2004 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    21.9% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was in 2009 when 32.8% of all directors were female.

    18.7% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was in 2009 when 32.8% of all directors were female.

    18.7% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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
    CYF3.88%CONSULTING5.25%
    JONES2.26%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    MANAGEMENT1.94%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    NORTH1.29%PROPERTY2.48%
    THOMAS1.13%TRADING2.04%
    WALES1.13%ENGINEERING1.81%
    ELECTRICAL1.13%DESIGN1.80%
    PROPERTIES0.97%LONDON1.77%
    ENGINEERING0.81%BUSINESS1.77%
    PROPERTY0.81%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    M0.81%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSULTANCY0.81%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    SON0.81%GLOBAL1.59%
    Y0.81%MEDIA1.58%
    CONSTRUCTION0.65%CARE1.55%
    BRYN0.65%J1.54%
    D0.65%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    J0.65%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CYFYNGEDIG0.65%IT1.40%
    PWLLHELI0.65%M1.26%
    HUMPHREYS0.48%BUILDING1.22%
    H0.48%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    W0.48%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    PLANT0.48%CAPITAL1.16%
    CENTRE0.48%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CYF3.88%CONSULTING5.25%
    JONES2.26%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    MANAGEMENT1.94%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    NORTH1.29%PROPERTY2.48%
    THOMAS1.13%TRADING2.05%
    WALES1.13%ENGINEERING1.82%
    ELECTRICAL1.13%DESIGN1.79%
    PROPERTIES0.97%LONDON1.78%
    ENGINEERING0.81%BUSINESS1.77%
    PROPERTY0.81%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    M0.81%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSULTANCY0.81%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    SON0.81%GLOBAL1.60%
    Y0.81%MEDIA1.58%
    CONSTRUCTION0.65%CARE1.55%
    BRYN0.65%J1.53%
    D0.65%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    J0.65%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CYFYNGEDIG0.65%IT1.40%
    PWLLHELI0.65%M1.26%
    HUMPHREYS0.48%BUILDING1.22%
    H0.48%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    W0.48%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    PLANT0.48%CAPITAL1.17%
    CENTRE0.48%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied111239,154
    99999 - Dormant Company2845,704
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2055,604
    41100 - Development of building projects169,173
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1617,438
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation144,580
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate128,120
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1126,164
    56101 - Licensed restaurants97,435
    43210 - Electrical installation95,775
    55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation81,483
    74990 - Non-trading company814,505
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis85,355
    86900 - Other human health activities78,930
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management734,490
    56302 - Public houses and bars75,353
    55300 - Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds7174
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified77,453
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities66,916
    59200 - Sound recording and music publishing activities62,523
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied111237,080
    99999 - Dormant Company2945,726
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2055,568
    41100 - Development of building projects169,235
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1617,454
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation144,603
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate128,176
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1126,270
    56101 - Licensed restaurants97,468
    43210 - Electrical installation95,801
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis85,369
    74990 - Non-trading company814,483
    55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation81,491
    56302 - Public houses and bars75,402
    86900 - Other human health activities78,957
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management734,652
    55300 - Recreational vehicle parks, trailer parks and camping grounds7175
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified77,478
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities66,918
    59200 - Sound recording and music publishing activities62,535

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08559621 ATTOM. RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES LIMITED 06 Jun 2013
    08577328 GEE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08560200 SOCIAL CARE SUPPORT LTD 07 Jun 2013
    08564318 BARMOUTH INDOOR MARKET LIMITED 11 Jun 2013
    08578957 BLAS DYFFRYN ARDUDWY LTD 21 Jun 2013
    08565404 RECORDIAU BLINC CYF 11 Jun 2013
    08566734 ALATOMIC MONITORING SERVICES LTD 12 Jun 2013
    08577048 GAV LEU CONSTRUCTION LTD 20 Jun 2013
    08585435 TASTE INNOVATION LTD 26 Jun 2013
    08553114 CARTWRIGHT ASSOCIATES (UK) LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08559745 PWLLHELI POWERBOAT TRAINING LIMITED 06 Jun 2013
    08560320 POWERBOAT ACADEMY PWLLHELLI LIMITED 07 Jun 2013
    08564032 BLACK LION PWLLHELI LIMITED 11 Jun 2013
    08582674 ARVONIA FISH AND CHIPS LIMITED 25 Jun 2013
    08554316 MELBRECK LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08561821 PARAVISION LTD 10 Jun 2013
    08553257 HARVEY KITCHENS (N.W.) LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08564886 FAN JONES PROPERTIES LIMITED 11 Jun 2013
    08570454 INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES LTD 14 Jun 2013
    08576502 PENRHYN ENERGY LIMITED 19 Jun 2013
    08586291 DARLEY STUDENT ACCOMMODATION LIMITED 26 Jun 2013
    08589345 A.W.J. ELECTRICAL LTD 28 Jun 2013
    08589383 ALL SBARC EVENTS LTD 28 Jun 2013
    08589427 MENAI SCIENCE PARK LIMITED 28 Jun 2013
    08590028 LACUNA HANWELL LIMITED 28 Jun 2013