Havant, Hampshire

2013 Annual 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

  • 2013 was a record year for company registrations in Havant when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous October.
  • December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Havant when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Havant when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Havant when compared to any previous October.

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 (2013)

    2013 was a record year for company registrations in Havant when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 217 companies were formed in Havant in 2013. This total is 9.0% higher than in 2012 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearHavantUK
    2013217529,363
    2012199491,893
    2011165452,870
    2010167400,358
    2009166362,675
    Record Year2013 (217)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 104 companies were formed in Havant. This figure is 14.3% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Havant occurred in 2013 when a total of 104 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HavantUK
    2013104259,931
    201291238,743
    % change14.3%8.9%
    Record Year2013 (104)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 59 companies were registered in Havant during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 43.9% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 6.1% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)HavantUK
    201359127,247
    201241119,875
    % change43.9%6.1%
    Record Year 2013 (59) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous November.

    October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Havant when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2013242015
    New companies in 2012151115
    % change60.0%81.8%0.0%
    Record Year2013 (24)2013 (20)2012 (15)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 134 companies were dissolved in Havant in 2013. This total is 14.5% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearHavantUK
    2013134332,213
    2012117293,729
    2011139314,524
    2010143342,233
    2009160533,789
    Record Year2009 (160)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 73 companies were dissolved in Havant. This figure is 15.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Havant occurred in 2010 when a total of 77 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HavantUK
    201373177,021
    201263145,935
    % change15.9%21.3%
    Record Year2010 (77)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 40 companies were dissolved in Havant during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 25.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 29.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)HavantUK
    20134090,851
    20123270,027
    % change25.0%29.7%
    Record Year 2013 (40) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Havant when compared to any previous December.

    November 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Havant when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2013111613
    Closed companies in 201214117
    % change-21.4%45.5%86%
    Record Year2006 (16)2013 (16)2013 (13)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 83 companies were added to the company register for Havant in 2013. This number represents growth of 38.2% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 1 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Havant company register grew by 91 companies.

    YearHavantUK
    201383197,150
    201282198,164
    201126138,346
    20102458,125
    20096-171,114
    Record Year2007 (91)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Havant increased by 31 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)HavantUK
    20133182,910
    20122892,808
    Record Year2002 (60)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Havant during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was 19 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)HavantUK
    20131936,396
    2012949,848
    Record Year 2013 (19) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    October 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Havant when compared to any previous October.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20131342
    Net growth in 2012108
    Record Year2013 (13)1997 (9)1999 (11)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    In 2013 Havant formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2012 when Havant was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearHavant
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1992 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 Havant formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Havant
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Havant formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Havant
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20130.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change48.5%78.5%-9.0%
    Record Year1992 (0.1%)1992 (0.1%)1990 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 44.4.

    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 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2013 was 45.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.8%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2013 was 44.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.7% compared to the UK figure of 5.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The record year for female directors in Havant was 1974 when 50.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Havant in 2013 was 26.4%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.0%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The record second half year for female directors in Havant was 2004 when 37.4% of all directors were female.

    28.3% of all director appointments in Havant in the second half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Havant was in 2004 when 39.2% of all directors were female.

    25.4% of all director appointments in Havant in the fourth quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.6% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2012-Dec 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    HAVANT1.66%CONSULTING5.22%
    HELYERS1.18%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    HOLDINGS1.18%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    J0.95%PROPERTY2.59%
    IT0.95%TRADING2.08%
    CONSULTING0.95%ENGINEERING1.87%
    PROPERTY0.95%LONDON1.86%
    ENGINEERING0.71%DESIGN1.76%
    ELECTRICAL0.71%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    BUILDING0.71%CARE1.73%
    MANAGEMENT0.71%BUSINESS1.71%
    MAINTENANCE0.71%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    TECHNOLOGIES0.47%GLOBAL1.58%
    PROJECTS0.47%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    FINANCIAL0.47%PROPERTIES1.54%
    PHOTOGRAPHY0.47%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    BOOKKEEPING0.47%J1.51%
    WATCH0.47%MEDIA1.50%
    REPAIRS0.47%IT1.35%
    ENERGY0.47%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    D0.47%M1.23%
    LAMONBY0.47%BUILDING1.21%
    SGJV0.47%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    ESTATES0.47%CAPITAL1.19%
    CARE0.47%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied86266,814
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified2726,001
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1455,342
    99999 - Dormant Company1246,762
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate128,733
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1136,164
    86210 - General medical practice activities103,942
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities927,183
    70100 - Activities of head offices63,944
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment66,000
    62090 - Other information technology service activities512,511
    86230 - Dental practice activities52,030
    93199 - Other sports activities53,723
    74990 - Non-trading company414,223
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified418,034
    86900 - Other human health activities49,543
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands47,010
    43290 - Other construction installation33,149
    42120 - Construction of railways and underground railways3294
    68100 - Buying and selling of own real estate35,656

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08797586 OPEN ACCOUNTANCY LTD 02 Dec 2013
    08800013 MORLEY MANOR LIMITED 03 Dec 2013
    08800399 WELLIETAGS LIMITED 03 Dec 2013
    08800485 STUDENT GUARDIAN AND HOMESTAY LIMITED 03 Dec 2013
    08802667 4D I.T. LIMITED 04 Dec 2013
    08802745 LIQUID GLASS SHIELD LTD 04 Dec 2013
    08809487 GLOBAL SMILES LIMITED 10 Dec 2013
    08811972 ARDEN'S HEALTH INFORMATICS LIMITED 12 Dec 2013
    08815645 IMPERATIVE PROJECTS LIMITED 16 Dec 2013
    08816091 LANDSCART LIMITED 16 Dec 2013
    08818670 MECSPEED LTD 18 Dec 2013
    08822688 LARCHWOOD LEASINGS LIMITED 20 Dec 2013
    08825597 BLACK DIAMOND IT SOLUTIONS LTD 24 Dec 2013
    08826662 GENESIS DOMESTIC APPLIANCES LIMITED 27 Dec 2013
    08827636 CHRISTIES (HAVANT) LIMITED 30 Dec 2013

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