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Haslemere, Surrey

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Haslemere when compared to any previous December.

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 (2011)

    A total of 268 companies were formed in Haslemere in 2011. This total is 41.6% lower than in 2010 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearHaslemereUK
    2011268452,870
    2010459400,358
    2009436362,675
    2008284349,203
    2007368457,649
    Record Year2006 (738)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 121 companies were formed in Haslemere. This figure is 59.4% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Haslemere occurred in 2010 when a total of 298 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HaslemereUK
    2011121224,135
    2010298196,609
    % change-59.4%14.0%
    Record Year2010 (298)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 55 companies were registered in Haslemere during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a decrease of 46.6% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)HaslemereUK
    201155109,623
    201010395,117
    % change-46.6%15.3%
    Record Year 2009 (108) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011162514
    New companies in 2010402835
    % change-60.0%-10.7%-60.0%
    Record Year2009 (45)2006 (49)2010 (35)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 382 companies were dissolved in Haslemere in 2011. This total is 30.4% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearHaslemereUK
    2011382314,523
    2010293342,232
    2009438533,773
    2008467237,901
    2007251220,295
    Record Year2008 (467)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 141 companies were dissolved in Haslemere. This figure is 1.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Haslemere occurred in 2011 when a total of 141 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HaslemereUK
    2011141152,213
    2010139164,601
    % change1.4%-7.5%
    Record Year2011 (141)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 74 companies were dissolved in Haslemere during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a decrease of 8.6% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)HaslemereUK
    20117479,983
    20108176,896
    % change-8.6%4.0%
    Record Year 2010 (81) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Haslemere when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011183719
    Closed companies in 201027459
    % change-33.3%-17.8%111%
    Record Year2007 (28)2010 (45)2011 (19)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of -114 companies were removed to the company register for Haslemere in 2011. This number represents decline of 24.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 280 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2006 when the Haslemere company register grew by 579 companies.

    YearHaslemereUK
    2011-114138,347
    201016658,126
    2009-2-171,098
    2008-183111,302
    2007117237,354
    Record Year2006 (579)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Haslemere decreased by 20 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HaslemereUK
    2011-2071,922
    201015932,008
    Record Year2010 (159)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Haslemere during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was -19 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)HaslemereUK
    2011-1929,640
    20102218,221
    Record Year 2006 (58) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2011-2-12-5
    Net growth in 201013-1726
    Record Year2008 (21)2006 (37)2010 (26)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Haslemere formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Haslemere was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearHaslemere
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2006 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Haslemere formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2010 figure of 0.2%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Haslemere
    20110.1%
    20100.2%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1970 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Haslemere formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Haslemere
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1966 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.1%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-65.3%-23.9%-64.5%
    Record Year1966 (0.5%)1968 (0.2%)1966 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 46.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 46.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 9.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 49.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 13.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

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

    The percentage of female directors in Haslemere in 2011 was 32.6%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

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

    43.8% of all director appointments in Haslemere in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

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

    41.7% of all director appointments in Haslemere in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT1.58%CONSULTING5.07%
    CONSULTING1.38%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    MARKETING1.19%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    INC0.99%PROPERTY2.37%
    GLOBAL0.99%TRADING2.07%
    INTERNATIONAL0.79%DESIGN1.92%
    SPORTS0.59%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    LLC0.59%ENGINEERING1.78%
    CONSULTANCY0.59%BUSINESS1.78%
    EUROPE0.59%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    CONSTRUCTION0.59%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    CLUB0.59%MEDIA1.71%
    INC.0.59%LONDON1.63%
    PARTNERS0.59%J1.51%
    MEDIA0.59%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    MAINTENANCE0.59%GLOBAL1.46%
    CAPITAL0.59%IT1.41%
    ONLINE0.59%CARE1.39%
    CORPORATION0.40%PROPERTIES1.29%
    (MIDHURST)0.40%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    ENTERPRISES0.40%M1.27%
    DESIGN0.40%BUILDING1.26%
    LEGAL0.40%ENERGY1.25%
    KINGDOM0.40%S1.20%
    VENTURES0.40%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied498205,525
    9999 - Dormant Company7020,199
    99999 - Dormant Company4721,846
    7487 - Other business activities2257,052
    9305 - Other service activities189,492
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1717,765
    7260 - Other computer related activities137,667
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1112,072
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified108,671
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet92,740
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply77,398
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified732,483
    7414 - Business & management consultancy713,034
    74990 - Non-trading company68,929
    62090 - Other information technology service activities57,493
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified411,768
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified43,342
    5530 - Restaurants45,013
    5242 - Retail sale of clothing41,643
    7499 - Non-trading company49,957

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07796827 CHELSEA BREWERY LTD 04 Oct 2011
    07796901 THE LONDON BEER FACTORY LTD. 04 Oct 2011
    07797509 CLEAN ENERGIES STORE LTD 05 Oct 2011
    07801874 VIVAFASE LTD 07 Oct 2011
    07802080 JASMIN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED 07 Oct 2011
    07802759 AT SPARKS LTD 10 Oct 2011
    07804196 MACRO CONSULTANT SERVICES LIMITED 10 Oct 2011
    07805411 VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED 11 Oct 2011
    07805993 BLUE DOVE CONSULTANTS LIMITED 11 Oct 2011
    07806592 SILVER PENNY LIMITED 12 Oct 2011
    OC368860 MILES MCCULLOCH LLP 12 Oct 2011
    07806827 MATT ROBERTS & CONVIVIALITY LIMITED 12 Oct 2011
    07814158 ROSS CUNNINGHAM CREATIVE LTD 18 Oct 2011
    07816560 THE ORCHARD CLUB (HASLEMERE) 19 Oct 2011
    07818398 H D P E SERVICES LIMITED 20 Oct 2011
    07819349 OCL PARTNERS LTD 21 Oct 2011

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