Halesowen, West Midlands

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Halesowen when compared to any previous November.

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 (2010)

    A total of 301 companies were formed in Halesowen in 2010. This total is 0.0% the same as in 2009 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearHalesowenUK
    2010301400,358
    2009301362,675
    2008269349,203
    2007285457,649
    2006298405,440
    Record Year2004 (343)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 145 companies were formed in Halesowen. This figure is 6.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Halesowen occurred in 2004 when a total of 165 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HalesowenUK
    2010145196,609
    2009136180,654
    % change6.6%8.8%
    Record Year2004 (165)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 59 companies were registered in Halesowen during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 18.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)HalesowenUK
    20105995,117
    20095085,983
    % change18.0%10.6%
    Record Year 2004 (88) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2010232115
    New companies in 2009141719
    % change64.3%23.5%-21.1%
    Record Year1995 (34)2004 (32)2004 (32)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 268 companies were dissolved in Halesowen in 2010. This total is 21.9% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearHalesowenUK
    2010268342,232
    2009343533,773
    2008161237,901
    2007209220,295
    2006187200,166
    Record Year2009 (343)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 138 companies were dissolved in Halesowen. This figure is 16.4% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Halesowen occurred in 2009 when a total of 165 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HalesowenUK
    2010138164,601
    2009165244,537
    % change-16.4%-32.7%
    Record Year2009 (165)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 57 companies were dissolved in Halesowen during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 26.9% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)HalesowenUK
    20105776,896
    20097885,136
    % change-26.9%-9.7%
    Record Year 2009 (78) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Halesowen when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010212610
    Closed companies in 2009361824
    % change-41.7%44.4%-58%
    Record Year2009 (36)2010 (26)2009 (24)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 33 companies were added to the company register for Halesowen in 2010. This number represents growth of 11.0% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 75 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 1995 when the Halesowen company register grew by 254 companies.

    YearHalesowenUK
    20103358,126
    2009-42-171,098
    2008108111,302
    200776237,354
    2006111205,274
    Record Year1995 (254)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Halesowen increased by 7 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HalesowenUK
    2010732,008
    2009-29-63,883
    Record Year1995 (135)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Halesowen during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 2 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)HalesowenUK
    2010218,221
    2009-28847
    Record Year 1995 (80) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20102-55
    Net growth in 2009-22-1-5
    Record Year1996 (20)1995 (26)2004 (22)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Halesowen formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Halesowen was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearHalesowen
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Halesowen formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Halesowen
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Halesowen formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Halesowen
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.1%0.1%
    % change44.0%10.3%-24.9%
    Record Year1961 (0.4%)1963 (0.5%)1968 (0.7%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 45.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.2% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 46.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 10.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

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

    The percentage of female directors in Halesowen in 2010 was 27.0%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

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

    21.4% of all director appointments in Halesowen in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

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

    19.2% of all director appointments in Halesowen in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ESTILO0.89%CONSULTING5.06%
    COVANTA0.89%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    GROUP0.89%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    PRESTIGE0.89%PROPERTY2.36%
    CONSULTANCY0.71%TRADING2.11%
    PROPERTY0.71%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    SPECIALISTS0.71%DESIGN1.92%
    CONSULTING0.71%BUSINESS1.82%
    TREADFAST0.71%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    B0.71%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    (MIDLANDS)0.71%MEDIA1.71%
    COAST0.71%ENGINEERING1.62%
    ENGINEERING0.71%LONDON1.60%
    CONSULTANTS0.71%CARE1.45%
    MEDICAL0.71%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    PARK0.71%GLOBAL1.43%
    RECRUITMENT0.71%J1.42%
    ELECTRICAL0.53%IT1.41%
    HOMES0.53%PROPERTIES1.34%
    SYSTEMS0.53%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    CENTRE0.53%BUILDING1.34%
    INDUSTRIAL0.53%M1.30%
    MANAGEMENT0.53%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    HOUSE0.53%SYSTEMS1.24%
    TRAINING0.53%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied165199,572
    7487 - Other business activities3463,348
    9999 - Dormant Company2920,144
    99999 - Dormant Company2116,285
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2027,550
    9305 - Other service activities68,858
    7260 - Other computer related activities68,089
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management614,505
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities59,177
    4545 - Other building completion52,598
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering56,598
    6023 - Other passenger land transport5439
    70100 - Activities of head offices52,862
    62090 - Other information technology service activities56,330
    74990 - Non-trading company58,243
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation52,187
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing52,522
    43290 - Other construction installation41,315
    4533 - Plumbing41,526
    64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified42,527

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07446608 BIO CLEAN JETTING LIMITED 22 Nov 2010
    07439408 DRB RECRUITMENT LIMITED 15 Nov 2010
    07433507 COMPASS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LTD 09 Nov 2010
    07432503 RBWM COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED 08 Nov 2010
    07428312 PRINTLOTS LIMITED 03 Nov 2010
    07426778 GREEN'S METER READING SERVICES LIMITED 02 Nov 2010
    07424871 DODGER DIGITAL LTD 01 Nov 2010
    07453129 THE HOP POLE (BROMYARD) LTD 29 Nov 2010
    07450267 ROB ARMITAGE TRANSPORT TRAINING LTD 24 Nov 2010
    07449315 HAYLES CONSULTING LTD 24 Nov 2010
    07449206 HW PROPERTIES (MIDLANDS) LTD 24 Nov 2010
    07448412 HART IRONMONGERY LIMITED 23 Nov 2010
    07448217 HART HARDWARE LIMITED 23 Nov 2010
    07447027 WARSI SOLUTIONS LIMITED 22 Nov 2010
    07446299 4JWS LIMITED 22 Nov 2010
    07440681 THE BRITANNIA BOX COMPANY LIMITED 16 Nov 2010
    07440458 WELLFAST INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD 15 Nov 2010
    07436340 GOSH LET'S PARTY LIMITED 11 Nov 2010
    07436310 GOSH LET'S CELEBRATE LIMITED 11 Nov 2010
    07428897 MATLEY CONSULTANTS LTD 03 Nov 2010
    07426678 ELDER FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED 02 Nov 2010

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