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Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous December.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous December.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.

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)

    2011 was a record year for company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 103 companies were formed in Hebden Bridge in 2011. This total is 14.4% higher than in 2010 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearHebden BridgeUK
    2011103452,870
    201090400,358
    200965362,675
    200871349,203
    200775457,649
    Record Year2011 (103)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 53 companies were formed in Hebden Bridge. This figure is 47.2% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Hebden Bridge occurred in 2011 when a total of 53 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hebden BridgeUK
    201153224,135
    201036196,609
    % change47.2%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (53)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 27 companies were registered in Hebden Bridge during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 35.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well 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)Hebden BridgeUK
    201127109,623
    20102095,117
    % change35.0%15.3%
    Record Year 2011 (27) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous December.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20118811
    New companies in 2010884
    % change0.0%0.0%175.0%
    Record Year2002 (8)2007 (10)2011 (11)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 45 companies were dissolved in Hebden Bridge in 2011. This total is 6.3% lower than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearHebden BridgeUK
    201145314,523
    201048342,232
    200949533,773
    200829237,901
    200727220,295
    Record Year2009 (49)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 26 companies were dissolved in Hebden Bridge. This figure is 0.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Hebden Bridge occurred in 2011 when a total of 26 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hebden BridgeUK
    201126152,213
    201026164,601
    % change0.0%-7.5%
    Record Year2011 (26)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 15 companies were dissolved in Hebden Bridge during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 7.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares poorly 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)Hebden BridgeUK
    20111579,983
    20101476,896
    % change7.1%4.0%
    Record Year 2011 (15) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

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

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011366
    Closed companies in 2010662
    % change-50.0%0.0%200%
    Record Year2010 (6)2011 (6)2011 (6)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 58 companies were added to the company register for Hebden Bridge in 2011. This number represents growth of 64.4% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 16 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Hebden Bridge company register grew by 63 companies.

    YearHebden BridgeUK
    201158138,347
    20104258,126
    200916-171,098
    200842111,302
    200748237,354
    Record Year2003 (63)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Hebden Bridge increased by 27 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hebden BridgeUK
    20112771,922
    20101032,008
    Record Year2011 (27)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Hebden Bridge during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 12 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Hebden BridgeUK
    20111229,640
    2010618,221
    Record Year 2002 (14) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2011525
    Net growth in 2010222
    Record Year2006 (6)2007 (9)2002 (5)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Hebden Bridge formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Hebden Bridge was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearHebden Bridge
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1974 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Hebden Bridge formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hebden Bridge
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1974 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Hebden Bridge formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Hebden Bridge
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-13.0%-15.0%144.9%
    Record Year1974 (0.1%)1976 (0.1%)1973 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 46.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.5% 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 0.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 7.5% 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 45.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.3% 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 Hebden Bridge was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Hebden Bridge in 2011 was 35.0%. 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 Hebden Bridge was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    39.0% of all director appointments in Hebden Bridge 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 Hebden Bridge was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    37.2% of all director appointments in Hebden Bridge 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
    HEBDEN1.75%CONSULTING5.07%
    S1.31%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    CLEANING1.31%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    CRAGGS1.31%PROPERTY2.37%
    CONSULTING0.87%TRADING2.07%
    BRIDGE)0.87%DESIGN1.92%
    PRODUCTIONS0.87%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    ENERGY0.87%ENGINEERING1.78%
    BRIDGE0.87%BUSINESS1.78%
    LOVE0.87%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    COMMUNITY0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    PARK0.87%MEDIA1.71%
    MYTHOLMROYD0.87%LONDON1.63%
    L0.87%J1.51%
    R0.87%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    TRAINING0.87%GLOBAL1.46%
    (HEBDEN0.87%IT1.41%
    ROAD0.87%CARE1.39%
    ROOTS0.87%PROPERTIES1.29%
    JALDI0.87%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    CONTRACTORS0.87%M1.27%
    ACADEMY0.87%BUILDING1.26%
    FOLK0.87%ENERGY1.25%
    BUSINESS0.87%S1.20%
    ELECTRICAL0.87%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied25205,525
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified932,483
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management817,765
    7487 - Other business activities857,052
    99999 - Dormant Company621,846
    7414 - Business & management consultancy513,034
    86900 - Other human health activities54,457
    74990 - Non-trading company48,929
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified48,671
    90030 - Artistic creation31,732
    7499 - Non-trading company39,957
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities312,072
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified311,768
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities33,633
    9231 - Artistic & literary creation21,008
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets22,699
    9272 - Other recreational activities21,054
    6024 - Freight transport by road22,280
    43341 - Painting2649
    41100 - Development of building projects24,331

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07796858 M B LLOYD LIMITED 04 Oct 2011
    07803858 RENDEZVOUS DISTRIBUTION (UK) LTD 10 Oct 2011
    07806995 MRS CALORIFIC LIMITED 12 Oct 2011
    07808487 S C SCOTT CONSULTING LTD 13 Oct 2011
    07811199 MUGEN GEO LTD 14 Oct 2011
    07815821 HEBDEN BRIDGE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE LIMITED 19 Oct 2011
    07822162 OPTIMIZE FITNESS LTD 25 Oct 2011
    07824476 RJAM LTD 26 Oct 2011

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