Hatfield, Hertfordshire

2014 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2014 was a record year for company registrations in Hatfield when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hatfield when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Hatfield when compared to any previous second half year.
  • 2014 was a record year for net growth in Hatfield when compared to any year in history.

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 (2014)

    2014 was a record year for company registrations in Hatfield when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 491 companies were formed in Hatfield in 2014. This total is 12.1% higher than in 2013 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 10.0% growth compared to 529,363 the previous year.

    YearHatfieldUK
    2014491582,051
    2013438529,363
    2012417491,893
    2011375452,870
    2010337400,358
    Record Year2014 (491)2014 (582,051)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Hatfield when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 240 companies were formed in Hatfield. This figure is 8.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.2%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Hatfield occurred in 2014 when a total of 240 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HatfieldUK
    2014240281,320
    2013222259,931
    % change8.1%8.2%
    Record Year2014 (240)2014 (281,320)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 112 companies were registered in Hatfield during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 5.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)HatfieldUK
    2014112137,906
    2013106127,247
    % change5.7%8.4%
    Record Year 2012 (113) 2014 (137,906)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2014484024
    New companies in 2013492928
    % change-2.0%37.9%-14.3%
    Record Year2013 (49)2012 (48)2012 (31)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    A total of 296 companies were dissolved in Hatfield in 2014. This total is 9.2% higher than in 2013 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 10.8% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearHatfieldUK
    2014296367,937
    2013271332,213
    2012256293,729
    2011248314,524
    2010243342,233
    Record Year2009 (444)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Hatfield when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 164 companies were dissolved in Hatfield. This figure is 14.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 7.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Hatfield occurred in 2014 when a total of 164 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HatfieldUK
    2014164190,730
    2013143177,021
    % change14.7%7.7%
    Record Year2014 (164)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 82 companies were dissolved in Hatfield during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 18.8% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 2.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)HatfieldUK
    20148289,060
    20136990,851
    % change18.8%-2.0%
    Record Year 2014 (82) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2014252631
    Closed companies in 2013272418
    % change-7.4%8.3%72%
    Record Year2012 (27)2007 (31)2008 (39)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    2014 was a record year for net growth in Hatfield when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 195 companies were added to the company register for Hatfield in 2014. This number represents growth of 39.7% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 36.8%.

    This number is 28 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2014 when the Hatfield company register grew by 195 companies.

    YearHatfieldUK
    2014195214,114
    2013167197,150
    2012161198,164
    2011127138,346
    20109458,125
    Record Year2014 (195)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 the company register for Hatfield increased by 76 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HatfieldUK
    20147690,590
    20137982,910
    Record Year2005 (117)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    Net company growth for Hatfield during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014) was 30 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)HatfieldUK
    20143048,846
    20133736,396
    Record Year 2005 (68) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20142314-7
    Net growth in 201322510
    Record Year2005 (26)2012 (32)2012 (18)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    In 2014 Hatfield formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2013 when Hatfield was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearHatfield
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1993 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 Hatfield formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hatfield
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    In the fourth quarter of 2014, Hatfield formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)Hatfield
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20140.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-6.9%30.9%-26.7%
    Record Year1993 (0.2%)1934 (0.8%)1970 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The average age of a director in 2014 was 42.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2014 was 41.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2014 was 40.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The record year for female directors in Hatfield was 1970 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Hatfield in 2014 was 26.0%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.1%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The record second half year for female directors in Hatfield was 2006 when 32.9% of all directors were female.

    26.0% of all director appointments in Hatfield in the second half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Hatfield was in 2006 when 37.9% of all directors were female.

    22.3% of all director appointments in Hatfield in the fourth quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.8% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2013-Dec 2014)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTANCY1.48%CONSULTING5.22%
    CONSULTING1.23%MANAGEMENT4.58%
    TRANSPORT0.98%CONSULTANCY3.57%
    MANAGEMENT0.86%PROPERTY2.66%
    M0.74%CONSTRUCTION2.12%
    CONSULTANTS0.74%ENGINEERING2.10%
    PROPERTY0.74%CARE2.02%
    CARE0.74%TRADING1.94%
    CONSTRUCTION0.74%LONDON1.93%
    LONDON0.74%TRANSPORT1.93%
    CAPITAL0.62%DESIGN1.66%
    VENTURES0.62%CONSULTANTS1.64%
    ELECTRICAL0.62%ELECTRICAL1.62%
    MEDIA0.62%PROPERTIES1.62%
    RECRUITMENT0.49%BUSINESS1.56%
    HOUSE0.49%J1.54%
    S0.49%CO.,1.50%
    TRADING0.49%GLOBAL1.49%
    CONTRACTORS0.49%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    EXPRESS0.49%ASSOCIATES1.47%
    IT0.49%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    CREATIVE0.49%MEDIA1.33%
    R0.49%IT1.31%
    P0.37%BUILDING1.29%
    TRANS0.37%M1.22%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied234265,608
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management4842,290
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities4130,178
    99999 - Dormant Company3548,509
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2958,068
    74990 - Non-trading company2613,984
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified2529,009
    86900 - Other human health activities1912,976
    49410 - Freight transport by road1910,842
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1619,049
    62090 - Other information technology service activities1512,837
    86101 - Hospital activities124,366
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities127,528
    41100 - Development of building projects1211,397
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1110,107
    62012 - Business and domestic software development119,752
    68310 - Real estate agencies103,719
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified88,761
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment86,742
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing75,931

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09336122 NAMANAKG LIMITED 02 Dec 2014
    09336905 LA & EA CONSULTANTS LTD 02 Dec 2014
    09343438 PM&DG LIMITED 05 Dec 2014
    09358282 FLARETEC PIPEWORK SYSTEMS LIMITED 17 Dec 2014
    09359937 NC LAW LIMITED 18 Dec 2014
    09363813 ANZ DIGITAL LIMITED 22 Dec 2014
    09366919 ZEN UNITY ENTERPRISES LTD 24 Dec 2014
    09367508 GLOW WILD LIMITED 29 Dec 2014
    09343575 R & M BUTCHERS LIMITED 05 Dec 2014
    09344791 SAGAF LIMITED 08 Dec 2014
    09345560 INTELLIGENT HEADS LTD 08 Dec 2014
    09345695 GALLERIA TOY TRADERS LTD 08 Dec 2014
    09348119 THE SIDINGS 1972 LIMITED 09 Dec 2014
    09348681 W.O.D.UKCLOTHING LTD 10 Dec 2014
    09348958 NSR CARE LTD 10 Dec 2014
    09348971 SPEED MARC LTD 10 Dec 2014
    09352843 LUVLYS LTD 12 Dec 2014
    09355989 BRAMBLE 1969 LIMITED 16 Dec 2014
    09359585 ROSS DURKIN ASSOCIATES LIMITED 17 Dec 2014
    09359698 JCCNACCOUNTANTS LIMITED 18 Dec 2014
    09361596 APPLIED STANDARD CONSULTANCY LIMITED 18 Dec 2014
    09362133 HAJMDAL LIMITED 19 Dec 2014
    09363881 CRE RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED 22 Dec 2014
    09365440 TSWARA WEB SOLUTIONS LIMITED 23 Dec 2014

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