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Ilminster, Somerset

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Ilminster when compared to any year in history.
  • 2011 was a record year for company closures in Ilminster when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Ilminster when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company closures in Ilminster when compared to any half year in history.
  • 2011 was a record year for net growth in Ilminster 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 (2011)

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

    A total of 130 companies were formed in Ilminster in 2011. This total is 242.1% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearIlminsterUK
    2011130452,870
    201038400,358
    200935362,675
    200832349,203
    200731457,649
    Record Year2011 (130)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 23 companies were formed in Ilminster. This figure is 43.8% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Ilminster occurred in 2003 when a total of 27 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)IlminsterUK
    201123224,135
    201016196,609
    % change43.8%14.0%
    Record Year2003 (27)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 13 companies were registered in Ilminster during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 18.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares equally 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)IlminsterUK
    201113109,623
    20101195,117
    % change18.2%15.3%
    Record Year 2002 (19) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011832
    New companies in 2010443
    % change100.0%-25.0%-33.3%
    Record Year2004 (8)2002 (8)2002 (9)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company closures in Ilminster when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 60 companies were dissolved in Ilminster in 2011. This total is 160.9% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearIlminsterUK
    201160314,523
    201023342,232
    200933533,773
    200820237,901
    200719220,295
    Record Year2011 (60)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 Ilminster when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company closures in Ilminster when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 42 companies were dissolved in Ilminster. This figure is 281.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Ilminster occurred in 2011 when a total of 42 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)IlminsterUK
    201142152,213
    201011164,601
    % change281.8%-7.5%
    Record Year2011 (42)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 1 companies were dissolved in Ilminster during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a decrease of 75.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well 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)IlminsterUK
    2011179,983
    2010476,896
    % change-75.0%4.0%
    Record Year 2006 (7) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010212
    Closed companies in 2002443
    % change-50.0%-75.0%-33%
    Record Year2002 (4)2009 (4)1998 (3)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for net growth in Ilminster when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 70 companies were added to the company register for Ilminster in 2011. This number represents growth of 184.2% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 55 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2011 when the Ilminster company register grew by 70 companies.

    YearIlminsterUK
    201170138,347
    20101558,126
    20092-171,098
    200812111,302
    200712237,354
    Record Year2011 (70)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Ilminster decreased by 19 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)IlminsterUK
    2011-1971,922
    2010532,008
    Record Year2003 (21)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

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

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)IlminsterUK
    20111229,640
    2010718,221
    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 2010221
    Net growth in 2009476
    Record Year2009 (4)2002 (7)2003 (6)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

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

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

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

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Ilminster
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1971 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

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

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Ilminster
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1973 (0.1%)
    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%
    % change73.9%-36.2%-41.4%
    Record Year1969 (0.2%)1973 (0.2%)1972 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 46.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.2% 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 47.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 7.9% 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 50.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.9% 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 Ilminster was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Ilminster in 2011 was 40.9%. 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 Ilminster was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    20.9% of all director appointments in Ilminster 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 Ilminster was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    30.0% of all director appointments in Ilminster 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
    WRS31.10%CONSULTING5.07%
    HC10.53%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    ZW9.09%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    FARM1.91%PROPERTY2.37%
    ME1.44%TRADING2.07%
    ASSOCIATES1.44%DESIGN1.92%
    WEST1.44%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    SOLAR1.44%ENGINEERING1.78%
    CONSERVE1.44%BUSINESS1.78%
    GREEN1.44%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    MONMOUTH1.44%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    BURRIDGE1.44%MEDIA1.71%
    SOUTH0.96%LONDON1.63%
    BLACKDOWN0.96%J1.51%
    CHURCHTOWN0.96%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    LANE0.96%GLOBAL1.46%
    NORTH0.96%IT1.41%
    WESTACOTT0.96%CARE1.39%
    PLUMBING0.96%PROPERTIES1.29%
    HEATING0.96%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    MEARE0.96%M1.27%
    ORCHARD0.96%BUILDING1.26%
    20.96%ENERGY1.25%
    30.96%S1.20%
    FAIR0.96%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied13205,525
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified48,671
    99999 - Dormant Company421,846
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities212,072
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis23,194
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified232,483
    7412 - Accounting, auditing; tax consult22,496
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified211,768
    62012 - Business and domestic software development23,714
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management217,765
    7487 - Other business activities257,052
    8514 - Other human health activities12,637
    94990 - Activities of other membership organizations not elsewhere classified1858
    73120 - Media representation services1714
    2811 - Manufacture metal structures & parts1254
    70210 - Public relations and communications activities1589
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles12,452
    43910 - Roofing activities1591
    74990 - Non-trading company18,929
    27120 - Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus140

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07831188 BCS PLUMBING & HEATING (YEOVIL) LIMITED 01 Nov 2011
    07859215 PRESTON FRAMES LIMITED 24 Nov 2011
    OC370093 BLACKDOWN JOINERY LLP 23 Nov 2011

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