Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

2012 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2012 was a record year for company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge 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 (2012)

    A total of 89 companies were formed in Hebden Bridge in 2012. This total is 13.6% lower than in 2011 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 8.6% growth compared to 452,870 the previous year.

    YearHebden BridgeUK
    201289491,893
    2011103452,870
    201090400,358
    200965362,675
    200871349,203
    Record Year2011 (103)2012 (491,893)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 37 companies were formed in Hebden Bridge. This figure is 30.2% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.5%.

    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
    201237238,743
    201153224,135
    % change-30.2%6.5%
    Record Year2011 (53)2012 (238,743)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 14 companies were registered in Hebden Bridge during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 48.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 9.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Hebden BridgeUK
    201214119,875
    201127109,623
    % change-48.1%9.4%
    Record Year 2011 (27) 2012 (119,875)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2012842
    New companies in 20118811
    % change0.0%-50.0%-81.8%
    Record Year2011 (8)2007 (10)2011 (11)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    2012 was a record year for company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 55 companies were dissolved in Hebden Bridge in 2012. This total is 22.2% higher than in 2011 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearHebden BridgeUK
    201255293,728
    201145314,524
    201048342,233
    200949533,787
    200829237,873
    Record Year2012 (55)2009 (533,787)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 33 companies were dissolved in Hebden Bridge. This figure is 26.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -4.1%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Hebden Bridge occurred in 2012 when a total of 33 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hebden BridgeUK
    201233145,934
    201126152,213
    % change26.9%-4.1%
    Record Year2012 (33)2009 (244,543)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Q4 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 18 companies were dissolved in Hebden Bridge during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is an increase of 20.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 12.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Hebden BridgeUK
    20121870,026
    20111579,983
    % change20.0%-12.4%
    Record Year 2012 (18) 2009 (85,139)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    November 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous November.

    October 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Hebden Bridge when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2012873
    Closed companies in 2011366
    % change166.7%16.7%-50%
    Record Year2012 (8)2012 (7)2011 (6)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 34 companies were added to the company register for Hebden Bridge in 2012. This number represents growth of 33.0% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 43.8%.

    This number is 24 companies lower 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
    201234198,165
    201158138,346
    20104258,125
    200916-171,112
    200842111,330
    Record Year2003 (63)2003 (242,541)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 the company register for Hebden Bridge increased by 4 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hebden BridgeUK
    2012492,809
    20112771,922
    Record Year2011 (27)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Net company growth for Hebden Bridge during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012) was -4 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Hebden BridgeUK
    2012-449,849
    20111229,640
    Record Year 2007 (14) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20120-3-1
    Net growth in 2011525
    Record Year2006 (6)2007 (9)2008 (5)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    In 2012 Hebden Bridge formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2011 when Hebden Bridge was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearHebden Bridge
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1974 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 Hebden Bridge formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2011 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Hebden Bridge
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1974 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, Hebden Bridge formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Hebden Bridge
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-15.9%-52.5%-82.2%
    Record Year1974 (0.1%)1976 (0.1%)1973 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The average age of a director in 2012 was 45.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2012 was 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 8.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2012 was 42.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The record year for female directors in Hebden Bridge was 1860 when 35.7% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Hebden Bridge in 2012 was 38.5%. The average for the UK during this time was 29.9%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

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

    36.4% of all director appointments in Hebden Bridge in the second half of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Hebden Bridge was in 1977 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    23.5% of all director appointments in Hebden Bridge in the fourth quarter of 2012 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 2011-Dec 2012)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.12%CONSULTING5.15%
    PROPERTIES1.59%MANAGEMENT4.78%
    HEBDEN1.59%CONSULTANCY3.31%
    CONSULTANCY1.59%PROPERTY2.40%
    BRIDGE)1.06%TRADING2.03%
    (HEBDEN1.06%DESIGN1.86%
    ADMINISTRATIVE1.06%ASSOCIATES1.82%
    C.I.C.1.06%ENGINEERING1.79%
    MAINTENANCE1.06%BUSINESS1.76%
    SABRIANAH1.06%CONSULTANTS1.75%
    J1.06%CONSTRUCTION1.69%
    HOUSE1.06%LONDON1.69%
    PRODUCTS1.06%MEDIA1.69%
    CO1.06%GLOBAL1.59%
    BRIDGE0.53%J1.57%
    SYSTEMS0.53%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    BAKERS0.53%IT1.43%
    FAMILY0.53%CARE1.39%
    BUTTRESS0.53%PROPERTIES1.34%
    CAR0.53%M1.26%
    EDINBURGH0.53%BUILDING1.23%
    POPPER0.53%ENTERPRISES1.21%
    EDUCATION0.53%TRAINING1.18%
    FIBRE0.53%ELECTRICAL1.17%
    MEDIC0.53%SECURITY1.17%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied48236,139
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified852,427
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management730,396
    99999 - Dormant Company740,648
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities623,256
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified622,058
    90030 - Artistic creation43,420
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate46,971
    41100 - Development of building projects47,980
    93199 - Other sports activities33,154
    86230 - Dental practice activities32,378
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified315,572
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities36,177
    88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified22,867
    7487 - Other business activities210,703
    47290 - Other retail sale of food in specialised stores2847
    62090 - Other information technology service activities212,291
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified24,677
    85200 - Primary education2924
    33200 - Installation of industrial machinery and equipment2686

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08326856 CLERICAL SOLUTIONS LTD 11 Dec 2012
    08334061 ARB CONSULTING ASSOCIATES LTD 17 Dec 2012

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