Hampshire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 3,429 companies were registered in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.1% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 3,429 150,722 2013 3,203 134,802 % change 7.1% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (3,580) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 3,429 companies were registered in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.1% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 3,429 150,722 2013 3,203 134,802 % change 7.1% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (3,580) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 3,429 companies were registered in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.1% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 3,429 150,722 2013 3,203 134,802 % change 7.1% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (3,580) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 1,103 1,009 1,317 New companies in 2013 1,060 1,052 1,091 % change 4.1% -4.1% 20.7% Record Year 2014 (1,103) 2012 (1,153) 2007 (1,785) January February March New companies in 2014 1,103 1,009 1,317 New companies in 2013 1,060 1,052 1,091 % change 4.1% -4.1% 20.7% Record Year 2014 (1,103) 2012 (1,153) 2007 (1,785) January February March New companies in 2014 1,103 1,009 1,317 New companies in 2013 1,060 1,052 1,091 % change 4.1% -4.1% 20.7% Record Year 2014 (1,103) 2012 (1,153) 2007 (1,785)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 1,981 companies were dissolved in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,981 82,370 2013 1,964 77,914 % change 0.9% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (3,007) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,981 companies were dissolved in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,981 82,370 2013 1,964 77,914 % change 0.9% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (3,007) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,981 companies were dissolved in Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,981 82,370 2013 1,964 77,914 % change 0.9% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (3,007) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 556 733 692 Closed companies in 2013 814 522 628 % change -31.7% 40.4% 10% Record Year 2013 (814) 2009 (1,216) 2009 (1,311) January February March Closed companies in 2014 556 733 692 Closed companies in 2013 814 522 628 % change -31.7% 40.4% 10% Record Year 2013 (814) 2009 (1,216) 2009 (1,311) January February March Closed companies in 2014 556 733 692 Closed companies in 2013 814 522 628 % change -31.7% 40.4% 10% Record Year 2013 (814) 2009 (1,216) 2009 (1,311)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 1,448 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,448 68,352 2013 1,239 56,888 Record Year 2007 (2,146) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 1,448 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,448 68,352 2013 1,239 56,888 Record Year 2007 (2,146) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Hampshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 1,448 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,448 68,352 2013 1,239 56,888 Record Year 2007 (2,146) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous January.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 547 276 625 Net growth in 2013 246 530 463 Record Year 2014 (547) 1999 (658) 2007 (1,344) January February March Net growth in 2014 547 276 625 Net growth in 2013 246 530 463 Record Year 2014 (547) 1999 (658) 2007 (1,344) January February March Net growth in 2014 547 276 625 Net growth in 2013 246 530 463 Record Year 2014 (547) 1999 (658) 2007 (1,344)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Hampshire formed 2.3% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire 2014 2.3% 2013 2.4% 2012 2.5% 2011 2.4% 2010 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (3.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Hampshire formed 2.3% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire 2014 2.3% 2013 2.4% 2012 2.5% 2011 2.4% 2010 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (3.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Hampshire formed 2.3% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Hampshire 2014 2.3% 2013 2.4% 2012 2.5% 2011 2.4% 2010 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (3.3%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 2.3% 2.1% 2.4% UK formation share in 2013 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% % change -2.6% -11.4% 0.7% Record Year 1992 (3.2%) 1999 (4.4%) 1992 (3.5%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 2.3% 2.1% 2.4% UK formation share in 2013 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% % change -2.6% -11.4% 0.7% Record Year 1992 (3.2%) 1999 (4.4%) 1992 (3.5%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 2.3% 2.1% 2.4% UK formation share in 2013 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% % change -2.6% -11.4% 0.7% Record Year 1992 (3.2%) 1999 (4.4%) 1992 (3.5%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Hampshire was in 2007 when 33.2% of all directors were female.
27.6% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% 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.
27.6% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% 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.
27.6% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.20% CONSULTING 5.22% MANAGEMENT 2.11% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONSULTANCY 1.85% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CARE 1.47% PROPERTY 2.64% ENGINEERING 1.40% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.22% LONDON 1.88% DESIGN 1.03% ENGINEERING 1.86% SOCIAL 0.97% CARE 1.79% ASSOCIATES 0.88% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% CONSTRUCTION 0.81% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.80% CONSULTANTS 1.73% BUSINESS 0.79% BUSINESS 1.71% IT 0.79% PROPERTIES 1.60% CONSULTANTS 0.78% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ELECTRICAL 0.77% GLOBAL 1.58% BUILDING 0.71% J 1.48% DEVELOPMENTS 0.68% ASSOCIATES 1.48% TRAINING 0.63% MEDIA 1.48% MEDIA 0.61% IT 1.33% TRADING 0.60% TRANSPORT 1.30% HAMPSHIRE 0.60% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% SOUTHERN 0.59% BUILDING 1.24% D 0.59% M 1.21% M 0.56% CAPITAL 1.20% MARINE 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.20% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.12% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.85% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CARE 1.46% PROPERTY 2.64% ENGINEERING 1.40% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.20% LONDON 1.90% DESIGN 1.02% ENGINEERING 1.87% SOCIAL 0.97% CARE 1.80% ASSOCIATES 0.86% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% CONSTRUCTION 0.82% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.80% CONSULTANTS 1.73% BUSINESS 0.79% BUSINESS 1.71% IT 0.78% PROPERTIES 1.60% ELECTRICAL 0.78% INVESTMENTS 1.60% CONSULTANTS 0.76% GLOBAL 1.59% BUILDING 0.72% MEDIA 1.49% DEVELOPMENTS 0.71% J 1.49% TRAINING 0.64% ASSOCIATES 1.48% MEDIA 0.63% IT 1.34% TRADING 0.61% TRANSPORT 1.30% HAMPSHIRE 0.60% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% SOUTHERN 0.59% BUILDING 1.24% D 0.59% CAPITAL 1.21% M 0.56% M 1.21% MARINE 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.21% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.12% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.85% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CARE 1.47% PROPERTY 2.64% ENGINEERING 1.41% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.22% LONDON 1.90% DESIGN 1.02% ENGINEERING 1.87% SOCIAL 0.96% CARE 1.80% ASSOCIATES 0.87% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 0.83% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.80% CONSULTANTS 1.73% BUSINESS 0.80% BUSINESS 1.71% ELECTRICAL 0.78% PROPERTIES 1.60% CONSULTANTS 0.76% INVESTMENTS 1.59% IT 0.76% GLOBAL 1.59% BUILDING 0.72% MEDIA 1.49% DEVELOPMENTS 0.72% J 1.48% TRAINING 0.63% ASSOCIATES 1.48% MEDIA 0.63% IT 1.34% TRADING 0.60% TRANSPORT 1.30% HAMPSHIRE 0.59% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% SOUTHERN 0.59% BUILDING 1.24% D 0.58% CAPITAL 1.21% M 0.57% M 1.20% MARINE 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 5,069 280,210 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,160 37,882 99999 - Dormant Company 960 47,084 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 917 27,750 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 853 56,411 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 534 18,491 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 465 26,700 62090 - Other information technology service activities 398 12,813 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 383 1,902 62012 - Business and domestic software development 301 9,509 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 259 8,155 41100 - Development of building projects 257 9,855 43210 - Electrical installation 234 5,885 74990 - Non-trading company 224 14,135 86900 - Other human health activities 223 10,273 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 206 9,284 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 198 6,559 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 195 9,358 56101 - Licensed restaurants 193 7,965 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 193 5,988 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,473 254,725 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,194 39,157 99999 - Dormant Company 991 48,100 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 948 28,692 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 877 57,654 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 542 19,018 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 480 27,652 62090 - Other information technology service activities 400 13,149 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 381 1,952 62012 - Business and domestic software development 312 9,818 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 266 8,495 41100 - Development of building projects 265 10,295 43210 - Electrical installation 243 6,100 86900 - Other human health activities 238 10,681 74990 - Non-trading company 234 14,336 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 216 9,713 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 210 6,890 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 199 3,991 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 196 9,673 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 196 5,062 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,465 254,441 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,200 39,242 99999 - Dormant Company 986 47,692 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 949 28,770 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 876 57,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 542 18,956 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 476 27,543 62090 - Other information technology service activities 401 13,145 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 381 1,950 62012 - Business and domestic software development 315 9,838 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 267 8,503 41100 - Development of building projects 264 10,399 43210 - Electrical installation 241 6,124 86900 - Other human health activities 238 10,715 74990 - Non-trading company 227 14,142 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 221 9,832 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 212 6,917 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 200 3,999 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 198 5,079 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 196 7,527
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