Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear

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

  • November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous November.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous second half year.
  • December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous December.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous October.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous November.

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)

    A total of 142 companies were formed in Houghton Le Spring in 2013. This total is 11.8% lower than in 2012 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearHoughton Le SpringUK
    2013142529,363
    2012161491,893
    2011125452,870
    2010134400,358
    2009110362,675
    Record Year2012 (161)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 73 companies were formed in Houghton Le Spring. This figure is 7.6% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Houghton Le Spring occurred in 2012 when a total of 79 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Houghton Le SpringUK
    201373259,931
    201279238,743
    % change-7.6%8.9%
    Record Year2012 (79)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 35 companies were registered in Houghton Le Spring during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is a difference of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares badly 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)Houghton Le SpringUK
    201335127,247
    201235119,875
    % change0.0%6.1%
    Record Year 2012 (35) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous November.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 201312167
    New companies in 201216118
    % change-25.0%45.5%-12.5%
    Record Year2012 (16)2013 (16)2011 (12)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 95 companies were dissolved in Houghton Le Spring in 2013. This total is 17.3% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearHoughton Le SpringUK
    201395332,213
    201281293,729
    201185314,524
    2010100342,233
    2009129533,789
    Record Year2009 (129)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 50 companies were dissolved in Houghton Le Spring. This figure is 19.0% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Houghton Le Spring occurred in 2013 when a total of 50 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Houghton Le SpringUK
    201350177,021
    201242145,935
    % change19.0%21.3%
    Record Year2013 (50)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 26 companies were dissolved in Houghton Le Spring during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 18.2% 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)Houghton Le SpringUK
    20132690,851
    20122270,027
    % change18.2%29.7%
    Record Year 2011 (26) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous December.

    October 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 20131268
    Closed companies in 20121183
    % change9.1%-25.0%167%
    Record Year2013 (12)2011 (13)2013 (8)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 47 companies were added to the company register for Houghton Le Spring in 2013. This number represents growth of 33.1% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 33 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2012 when the Houghton Le Spring company register grew by 80 companies.

    YearHoughton Le SpringUK
    201347197,150
    201280198,164
    201140138,346
    20103458,125
    2009-19-171,114
    Record Year2012 (80)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Houghton Le Spring increased by 23 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Houghton Le SpringUK
    20132382,910
    20123792,808
    Record Year2012 (37)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Houghton Le Spring during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was 9 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Houghton Le SpringUK
    2013936,396
    20121349,848
    Record Year 2004 (20) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    November 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Houghton Le Spring when compared to any previous November.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2013010-1
    Net growth in 2012535
    Record Year2004 (11)2013 (10)2002 (7)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

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

    YearHoughton Le Spring
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)2010 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

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

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Houghton Le Spring
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2012 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Houghton Le Spring formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Houghton Le Spring
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (0.0%)
    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%
    % change-30.3%42.7%-20.5%
    Record Year2004 (0.0%)1998 (0.1%)1991 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.1% 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 45.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% 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 47.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 10.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% 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 Houghton Le Spring was 1990 when 75.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Houghton Le Spring in 2013 was 25.5%. 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 Houghton Le Spring was 2004 when 39.0% of all directors were female.

    25.2% of all director appointments in Houghton Le Spring 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 Houghton Le Spring was in 2004 when 38.9% of all directors were female.

    18.8% of all director appointments in Houghton Le Spring 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
    CONSTRUCTION1.66%CONSULTING5.22%
    CONSULTING1.33%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    BUILDING1.33%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    CONSULTANCY1.00%PROPERTY2.59%
    EAST)1.00%TRADING2.08%
    (NORTH1.00%ENGINEERING1.87%
    EAST1.00%LONDON1.86%
    ENERGY0.66%DESIGN1.76%
    FLOORING0.66%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    MEDIA0.66%CARE1.73%
    MONUMENT0.66%BUSINESS1.71%
    FINANCIAL0.66%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    ROOFING0.66%GLOBAL1.58%
    K0.66%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    CONSULTANTS0.66%PROPERTIES1.54%
    SERVICE0.66%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    INSPECTION0.66%J1.51%
    RETAIL0.66%MEDIA1.50%
    BUSINESS0.66%IT1.35%
    SALES0.66%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    NE0.66%M1.23%
    CO0.66%BUILDING1.21%
    ACCESS0.66%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    HOMES0.66%CAPITAL1.19%
    NORTH0.66%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied72266,814
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified918,034
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified826,001
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified87,823
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified855,342
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities727,183
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management736,164
    43210 - Electrical installation65,730
    62090 - Other information technology service activities512,511
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles54,987
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment56,000
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities47,075
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores43,473
    25120 - Manufacture of doors and windows of metal4175
    99999 - Dormant Company446,762
    86900 - Other human health activities39,543
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate38,733
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified35,698
    46180 - Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products31,212
    70221 - Financial management33,085

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08812096 TK MEDICAL SERVICE LTD 12 Dec 2013
    08812609 BMC DURHAM LTD 12 Dec 2013
    08812964 DMI RETAIL SERVICES LTD 12 Dec 2013
    08814920 COMPLETE MIND AND BODY LTD 13 Dec 2013
    08819689 COLIN MCNEIL CABLE JOINTING LIMITED 18 Dec 2013
    08818813 MICHAEL HOPPER MEDIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED 18 Dec 2013
    08820668 PUZZLE DIGEST LIMITED 19 Dec 2013

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