Hampshire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 6,945 companies were formed in Hampshire. This figure is 9.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Hampshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 6,945 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire UK 2014 6,945 300,731 2013 6,324 269,432 % change 9.8% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (6,945) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 6,945 companies were formed in Hampshire. This figure is 9.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Hampshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 6,945 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire UK 2014 6,945 300,731 2013 6,324 269,432 % change 9.8% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (6,945) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 3,516 companies were registered in Hampshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 12.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 3,516 150,009 2013 3,121 134,630 % change 12.7% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (3,516) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 3,516 companies were registered in Hampshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 12.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 3,516 150,009 2013 3,121 134,630 % change 12.7% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (3,516) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 1,269 1,173 1,074 New companies in 2013 1,119 1,019 983 % change 13.4% 15.1% 9.3% Record Year 2014 (1,269) 2014 (1,173) 2014 (1,074) April May June New companies in 2014 1,269 1,173 1,074 New companies in 2013 1,119 1,019 983 % change 13.4% 15.1% 9.3% Record Year 2014 (1,269) 2014 (1,173) 2014 (1,074)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,123 companies were dissolved in Hampshire. This figure is 8.2% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Hampshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 6,187 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire UK 2014 4,123 177,207 2013 3,809 155,192 % change 8.2% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (6,187) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,123 companies were dissolved in Hampshire. This figure is 8.2% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Hampshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 6,187 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire UK 2014 4,123 177,207 2013 3,809 155,192 % change 8.2% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (6,187) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 2,142 companies were dissolved in Hampshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 2,142 94,837 2013 1,845 77,278 % change 16.1% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (3,180) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,142 companies were dissolved in Hampshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 16.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 2,142 94,837 2013 1,845 77,278 % change 16.1% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (3,180) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 518 908 716 Closed companies in 2013 662 544 639 % change -21.8% 66.9% 12% Record Year 2008 (921) 2009 (1,452) 2009 (931) April May June Closed companies in 2014 518 908 716 Closed companies in 2013 662 544 639 % change -21.8% 66.9% 12% Record Year 2008 (921) 2009 (1,452) 2009 (931)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Hampshire increased by 2,822 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire UK 2014 2,822 123,524 2013 2,515 114,240 Record Year 2003 (3,193) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Hampshire increased by 2,822 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire UK 2014 2,822 123,524 2013 2,515 114,240 Record Year 2003 (3,193) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Net company growth for Hampshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 1,374 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,374 55,172 2013 1,276 57,352 Record Year 2014 (1,374) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Hampshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 1,374 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire UK 2014 1,374 55,172 2013 1,276 57,352 Record Year 2014 (1,374) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Hampshire when compared to any previous April.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 751 265 358 Net growth in 2013 457 475 344 Record Year 2014 (751) 2003 (520) 2008 (579) April May June Net growth in 2014 751 265 358 Net growth in 2013 457 475 344 Record Year 2014 (751) 2003 (520) 2008 (579)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Hampshire formed 2.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 2.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire 2014 2.3% 2013 2.3% 2012 2.3% 2011 2.3% 2010 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (3.1%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Hampshire formed 2.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 2.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Hampshire 2014 2.3% 2013 2.3% 2012 2.3% 2011 2.3% 2010 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1999 (3.1%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Hampshire formed 2.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire 2014 2.3% 2013 2.3% 2012 2.2% 2011 2.2% 2010 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (3.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Hampshire formed 2.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Hampshire 2014 2.3% 2013 2.3% 2012 2.2% 2011 2.2% 2010 2.3% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (3.1%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 2.3% 2.4% 2.3% UK formation share in 2013 2.3% 2.3% 2.4% % change 2.3% 6.2% -5.3% Record Year 1993 (3.3%) 1993 (3.1%) 1991 (3.1%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 2.3% 2.4% 2.3% UK formation share in 2013 2.3% 2.3% 2.4% % change 2.3% 6.2% -5.3% Record Year 1993 (3.3%) 1993 (3.1%) 1991 (3.1%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Hampshire was 2007 when 32.5% of all directors were female.
28.0% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the first half of 2014 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 Hampshire was 2007 when 32.5% of all directors were female.
28.0% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the first half of 2014 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 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Hampshire was in 2007 when 31.6% of all directors were female.
28.3% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Hampshire was in 2007 when 31.6% of all directors were female.
28.3% of all director appointments in Hampshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.97% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 2.13% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.97% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CARE 1.58% PROPERTY 2.66% ENGINEERING 1.30% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 1.30% ENGINEERING 1.99% DESIGN 1.04% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% SOCIAL 1.03% LONDON 1.93% CONSTRUCTION 0.95% CARE 1.85% IT 0.90% DESIGN 1.75% ELECTRICAL 0.90% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ASSOCIATES 0.86% BUSINESS 1.69% J 0.84% PROPERTIES 1.63% BUSINESS 0.75% TRANSPORT 1.58% CONSULTANTS 0.75% GLOBAL 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.74% INVESTMENTS 1.55% BUILDING 0.72% J 1.51% SOUTHERN 0.62% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.58% MEDIA 1.44% MEDIA 0.57% ELECTRICAL 1.40% M 0.56% IT 1.33% TRADING 0.55% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% TRAINING 0.55% BUILDING 1.26% HAMPSHIRE 0.55% M 1.24% INVESTMENTS 0.53% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.98% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 2.14% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.98% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CARE 1.59% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.31% TRADING 2.03% ENGINEERING 1.31% ENGINEERING 1.99% DESIGN 1.04% LONDON 1.93% SOCIAL 1.02% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CONSTRUCTION 0.96% CARE 1.85% ELECTRICAL 0.90% DESIGN 1.75% IT 0.89% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ASSOCIATES 0.86% BUSINESS 1.69% J 0.83% PROPERTIES 1.63% BUSINESS 0.76% TRANSPORT 1.58% CONSULTANTS 0.75% GLOBAL 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.74% INVESTMENTS 1.55% BUILDING 0.72% J 1.50% SOUTHERN 0.63% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.59% MEDIA 1.44% M 0.57% ELECTRICAL 1.40% MEDIA 0.56% IT 1.33% HAMPSHIRE 0.55% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% TRADING 0.55% BUILDING 1.26% TRAINING 0.54% M 1.23% HEALTH 0.52% CO., 1.20%
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 4,613 261,557 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,252 40,250 99999 - Dormant Company 1,006 48,436 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 944 29,029 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 900 57,421 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 546 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 492 28,352 62090 - Other information technology service activities 399 13,024 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 384 2,009 62012 - Business and domestic software development 308 9,834 41100 - Development of building projects 277 10,527 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 267 8,533 86900 - Other human health activities 260 11,292 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 243 4,170 43210 - Electrical installation 233 6,050 74990 - Non-trading company 227 14,351 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 214 10,133 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 211 7,053 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 196 9,900 56101 - Licensed restaurants 196 8,585 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,574 259,495 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,258 40,375 99999 - Dormant Company 1,001 48,126 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 947 29,145 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 902 57,459 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 547 19,026 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 487 28,340 62090 - Other information technology service activities 401 13,042 66190 - Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified 384 2,015 62012 - Business and domestic software development 311 9,875 41100 - Development of building projects 277 10,664 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 268 8,555 86900 - Other human health activities 261 11,353 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 245 4,191 43210 - Electrical installation 232 6,091 74990 - Non-trading company 222 14,184 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 220 10,262 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 213 7,088 56101 - Licensed restaurants 197 8,651 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 196 9,940
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