Hampshire
Q1 2013 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
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 3,203 companies were registered in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 0.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire UK 2013 3,203 134,802 2012 3,224 131,491 % change -0.7% 2.5% Record Year 2007 (3,580) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 3,203 companies were registered in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 0.7% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 2.5% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire UK 2013 3,203 134,802 2012 3,224 131,491 % change -0.7% 2.5% Record Year 2007 (3,580) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2013 1,060 1,052 1,091 New companies in 2012 937 1,153 1,134 % change 13.1% -8.8% -3.8% Record Year 2013 (1,060) 2012 (1,153) 2007 (1,785) January February March New companies in 2013 1,060 1,052 1,091 New companies in 2012 937 1,153 1,134 % change 13.1% -8.8% -3.8% Record Year 2013 (1,060) 2012 (1,153) 2007 (1,785)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
A total of 1,964 companies were dissolved in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 22.8% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire UK 2013 1,964 77,914 2012 1,599 67,576 % change 22.8% 15.3% Record Year 2009 (3,007) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,964 companies were dissolved in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013).
This figure is an increase of 22.8% versus the same period last year (Q1 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire UK 2013 1,964 77,914 2012 1,599 67,576 % change 22.8% 15.3% Record Year 2009 (3,007) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2013 814 522 628 Closed companies in 2012 576 569 454 % change 41.3% -8.3% 38% Record Year 2013 (814) 2009 (1,216) 2009 (1,311) January February March Closed companies in 2013 814 522 628 Closed companies in 2012 576 569 454 % change 41.3% -8.3% 38% Record Year 2013 (814) 2009 (1,216) 2009 (1,311)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
Net company growth for Hampshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 1,239 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire UK 2013 1,239 56,888 2012 1,625 63,915 Record Year 2007 (2,146) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Hampshire during the first quarter of 2013 (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) was 1,239 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire UK 2013 1,239 56,888 2012 1,625 63,915 Record Year 2007 (2,146) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2013 246 530 463 Net growth in 2012 361 584 680 Record Year 2003 (440) 1999 (658) 2007 (1,344) January February March Net growth in 2013 246 530 463 Net growth in 2012 361 584 680 Record Year 2003 (440) 1999 (658) 2007 (1,344)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
In the first quarter of 2013, Hampshire formed 2.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire 2013 2.4% 2012 2.5% 2011 2.4% 2010 2.3% 2009 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (3.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2013, Hampshire formed 2.4% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2013 - Mar 2013) Hampshire 2013 2.4% 2012 2.5% 2011 2.4% 2010 2.3% 2009 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (3.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2013 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% UK formation share in 2012 2.4% 2.6% 2.4% % change 1.4% -9.4% -0.5% Record Year 1992 (3.2%) 1999 (4.4%) 1992 (3.5%) January February March UK formation share in 2013 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% UK formation share in 2012 2.4% 2.6% 2.4% % change 1.4% -9.4% -0.5% Record Year 1992 (3.2%) 1999 (4.4%) 1992 (3.5%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2013 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 5.8%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 1.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2013)
The record first quarter for female directors in Hampshire was in 2007 when 33.2% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Hampshire was in 2007 when 33.2% of all directors were female.
27.5% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the first quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 28.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2012-Mar 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 4.44% CONSULTING 5.18% MANAGEMENT 2.46% MANAGEMENT 4.79% CONSULTANCY 1.81% CONSULTANCY 3.31% CARE 1.25% PROPERTY 2.44% PROPERTY 1.22% TRADING 2.05% ENGINEERING 1.17% DESIGN 1.80% ASSOCIATES 1.05% ENGINEERING 1.78% DESIGN 0.93% BUSINESS 1.78% J 0.86% ASSOCIATES 1.75% CONSTRUCTION 0.85% LONDON 1.73% CONSULTANTS 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.70% BUSINESS 0.81% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% ELECTRICAL 0.80% MEDIA 1.63% BUILDING 0.79% GLOBAL 1.58% TRAINING 0.76% J 1.56% IT 0.73% CARE 1.46% SOUTHERN 0.70% IT 1.42% HAMPSHIRE 0.69% INVESTMENTS 1.42% SYSTEMS 0.64% PROPERTIES 1.36% SOCIAL 0.64% M 1.26% M 0.62% BUILDING 1.21% HOUSE 0.61% ENTERPRISES 1.19% MARKETING 0.60% ELECTRICAL 1.18% TRADING 0.57% TRAINING 1.17% GLOBAL 0.56% SECURITY 1.15% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 4.43% CONSULTING 5.19% MANAGEMENT 2.45% MANAGEMENT 4.79% CONSULTANCY 1.80% CONSULTANCY 3.32% CARE 1.27% PROPERTY 2.45% PROPERTY 1.22% TRADING 2.05% ENGINEERING 1.17% DESIGN 1.80% ASSOCIATES 1.06% ENGINEERING 1.78% DESIGN 0.93% BUSINESS 1.78% J 0.86% ASSOCIATES 1.75% CONSTRUCTION 0.84% LONDON 1.73% CONSULTANTS 0.83% CONSULTANTS 1.70% BUSINESS 0.81% CONSTRUCTION 1.70% BUILDING 0.80% MEDIA 1.63% ELECTRICAL 0.80% GLOBAL 1.58% TRAINING 0.76% J 1.56% IT 0.73% CARE 1.47% SOUTHERN 0.70% IT 1.42% HAMPSHIRE 0.69% INVESTMENTS 1.41% SOCIAL 0.64% PROPERTIES 1.36% SYSTEMS 0.64% M 1.26% M 0.62% BUILDING 1.21% HOUSE 0.61% ENTERPRISES 1.19% MARKETING 0.60% ELECTRICAL 1.18% MEDIA 0.56% TRAINING 1.18% GLOBAL 0.56% SECURITY 1.15%
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 4,043 232,560 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,030 33,439 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 955 55,469 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 887 25,414 99999 - Dormant Company 854 44,156 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 516 16,712 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 450 24,207 62090 - Other information technology service activities 443 12,879 74990 - Non-trading company 295 14,226 43210 - Electrical installation 237 5,795 62012 - Business and domestic software development 236 8,275 41100 - Development of building projects 230 8,901 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 218 7,155 86900 - Other human health activities 213 8,698 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 211 5,326 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 201 1,441 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 198 7,407 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 178 5,554 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 176 4,486 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 170 7,760 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,033 232,252 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,035 33,533 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 947 55,321 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 888 25,461 99999 - Dormant Company 859 44,046 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 513 16,693 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 451 24,177 62090 - Other information technology service activities 443 12,890 74990 - Non-trading company 292 14,180 43210 - Electrical installation 238 5,811 62012 - Business and domestic software development 238 8,286 41100 - Development of building projects 230 8,933 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 217 7,166 86900 - Other human health activities 213 8,710 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 210 5,342 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 201 1,447 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 198 7,435 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 179 5,565 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 177 4,496 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 171 7,798
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