Lancashire
2013 Half Year 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
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 4,675 companies were formed in Lancashire. This figure is 1.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Lancashire occurred in 2013 when a total of 4,675 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2013 4,675 269,432 2012 4,590 253,150 % change 1.9% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (4,675) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 4,675 companies were formed in Lancashire. This figure is 1.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Lancashire occurred in 2013 when a total of 4,675 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2013 4,675 269,432 2012 4,590 253,150 % change 1.9% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (4,675) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 2,325 companies were registered in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 11.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire UK 2013 2,325 134,630 2012 2,082 121,659 % change 11.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (2,325) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,325 companies were registered in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 11.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire UK 2013 2,325 134,630 2012 2,082 121,659 % change 11.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (2,325) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous April.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 831 810 684 New companies in 2012 682 732 668 % change 21.8% 10.7% 2.4% Record Year 2013 (831) 2013 (810) 2011 (685) April May June New companies in 2013 831 810 684 New companies in 2012 682 732 668 % change 21.8% 10.7% 2.4% Record Year 2013 (831) 2013 (810) 2011 (685)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,459 companies were dissolved in Lancashire. This figure is 1.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Lancashire occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,970 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2013 2,459 155,192 2012 2,433 147,794 % change 1.1% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (3,970) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,459 companies were dissolved in Lancashire. This figure is 1.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Lancashire occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,970 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2013 2,459 155,192 2012 2,433 147,794 % change 1.1% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (3,970) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 1,226 companies were dissolved in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 3.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire UK 2013 1,226 77,278 2012 1,273 80,218 % change -3.7% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (2,384) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,226 companies were dissolved in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 3.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire UK 2013 1,226 77,278 2012 1,273 80,218 % change -3.7% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (2,384) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 431 343 452 Closed companies in 2012 397 451 425 % change 8.6% -23.9% 6% Record Year 2009 (613) 2009 (1,003) 2009 (768) April May June Closed companies in 2013 431 343 452 Closed companies in 2012 397 451 425 % change 8.6% -23.9% 6% Record Year 2009 (613) 2009 (1,003) 2009 (768)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Lancashire increased by 2,216 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2013 2,216 114,240 2012 2,157 105,356 Record Year 2007 (2,684) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Lancashire increased by 2,216 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2013 2,216 114,240 2012 2,157 105,356 Record Year 2007 (2,684) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Lancashire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,099 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire UK 2013 1,099 57,352 2012 809 41,441 Record Year 2007 (1,163) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Lancashire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,099 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire UK 2013 1,099 57,352 2012 809 41,441 Record Year 2007 (1,163) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 400 467 232 Net growth in 2012 285 281 243 Record Year 2007 (538) 2000 (732) 2003 (468) April May June Net growth in 2013 400 467 232 Net growth in 2012 285 281 243 Record Year 2007 (538) 2000 (732) 2003 (468)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 1.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire 2013 1.7% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.7% 2009 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.9%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 1.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire 2013 1.7% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.7% 2009 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.9%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire 2013 1.7% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.7% 2010 1.7% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Lancashire 2013 1.7% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.7% 2010 1.7% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.7% 1.8% 1.7% UK formation share in 2012 1.7% 1.7% 1.8% % change 2.4% 7.5% -7.4% Record Year 2003 (2.0%) 2000 (3.6%) 2002 (2.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.7% 1.8% 1.7% UK formation share in 2012 1.7% 1.7% 1.8% % change 2.4% 7.5% -7.4% Record Year 2003 (2.0%) 2000 (3.6%) 2002 (2.3%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 43.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 43.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 43.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 43.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Lancashire was 2005 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
26.1% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
The record first half year for female directors in Lancashire was 2005 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
26.1% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Lancashire was in 2005 when 32.7% of all directors were female.
24.6% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Lancashire was in 2005 when 32.7% of all directors were female.
24.6% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.22% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.95% MANAGEMENT 4.81% ENGINEERING 1.70% CONSULTANCY 3.41% CONSULTANCY 1.55% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 1.18% TRADING 2.04% J 0.99% ENGINEERING 1.81% BUSINESS 0.97% DESIGN 1.80% (NW) 0.88% LONDON 1.77% M 0.85% BUSINESS 1.77% DESIGN 0.84% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.78% CONSULTANTS 1.68% BUILDING 0.76% ASSOCIATES 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.76% GLOBAL 1.59% PROPERTIES 0.75% MEDIA 1.58% DEVELOPMENTS 0.70% CARE 1.55% IT 0.70% J 1.54% CARE 0.69% INVESTMENTS 1.47% CONSTRUCTION 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.41% ASSOCIATES 0.65% IT 1.40% ENERGY 0.64% M 1.26% TRADING 0.63% BUILDING 1.22% CENTRE 0.63% ELECTRICAL 1.19% NORTH 0.63% ENTERPRISES 1.18% S 0.62% CAPITAL 1.16% WEST 0.62% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.22% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.95% MANAGEMENT 4.82% ENGINEERING 1.70% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSULTANCY 1.56% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 1.19% TRADING 2.05% J 0.99% ENGINEERING 1.82% BUSINESS 0.95% DESIGN 1.79% (NW) 0.88% LONDON 1.78% M 0.86% BUSINESS 1.77% DESIGN 0.83% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.78% CONSULTANTS 1.68% BUILDING 0.77% ASSOCIATES 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.77% GLOBAL 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.75% MEDIA 1.58% CARE 0.70% CARE 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.70% J 1.53% IT 0.70% INVESTMENTS 1.47% CONSTRUCTION 0.68% PROPERTIES 1.41% ENERGY 0.65% IT 1.40% ASSOCIATES 0.64% M 1.26% TRADING 0.64% BUILDING 1.22% NORTH 0.63% ELECTRICAL 1.19% WEST 0.63% ENTERPRISES 1.18% CENTRE 0.63% CAPITAL 1.17% LANCASHIRE 0.62% TRAINING 1.16%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,097 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 803 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 739 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 595 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 502 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 463 25,110 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 302 17,438 71129 - Other engineering activities 214 4,610 62090 - Other information technology service activities 202 12,885 86900 - Other human health activities 185 8,930 74990 - Non-trading company 185 14,505 43210 - Electrical installation 178 5,775 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 175 6,916 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 172 8,032 62012 - Business and domestic software development 161 8,769 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 143 8,120 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 139 4,921 49410 - Freight transport by road 134 6,562 56302 - Public houses and bars 133 5,353 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 128 7,453 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,065 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 805 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 742 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 597 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 506 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 461 25,168 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 302 17,454 71129 - Other engineering activities 216 4,630 62090 - Other information technology service activities 203 12,920 86900 - Other human health activities 187 8,957 74990 - Non-trading company 183 14,483 43210 - Electrical installation 177 5,801 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 175 6,918 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 171 8,083 62012 - Business and domestic software development 161 8,794 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 144 8,176 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 140 4,945 49410 - Freight transport by road 135 6,574 56302 - Public houses and bars 133 5,402 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 128 7,478
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08467569 EVERTON LUGGAGE LTD. 02 Apr 2013 08471111 IZ SOLUTIONS LIMITED 03 Apr 2013 08473859 A J A I I LIMITED 04 Apr 2013 08475970 THE E-CIG SHOP (UK) LTD 05 Apr 2013 08480065 SIMON TAYLOR CONSULTING LTD 09 Apr 2013 08481050 JOHNSON PIPER BUILDING LIMITED 09 Apr 2013 08483139 H&S CARPETS LTD 11 Apr 2013 08485540 BLACKBURN CAR SALES LTD 12 Apr 2013 08491280 C J THORPE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 16 Apr 2013 08494004 MISSION FOR AFRICA LIMITED 18 Apr 2013 08495722 SAGOO LIMITED 19 Apr 2013 08502732 PALL MALL MEDICAL (MANCHESTER) HOLDINGS LIMITED 24 Apr 2013 08502952 SECRET TRAINING LIMITED 24 Apr 2013 08506944 STYLE DESIGN STITCH LIMITED 26 Apr 2013 08509137 KU CONSULTANTS LTD 29 Apr 2013 08509156 SHEAR BROW ENTERPRISES LTD 29 Apr 2013 08509695 SANDS REAL ESTATE LTD 30 Apr 2013 08472159 MILL HILL COMMUNITY TRUST C.I.C. 03 Apr 2013 08473343 MOON CHARMS LTD 04 Apr 2013 08475336 ADAMS GLOBAL LIMITED 05 Apr 2013 08475394 YP MEDICAL LTD 05 Apr 2013 08481308 DR SM CONSULTING LTD 09 Apr 2013 08501395 AKEN ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION LTD 23 Apr 2013 08508733 TRIM AND FIX LIMITED 29 Apr 2013 08476997 HITCHEN LEGAL LIMITED 08 Apr 2013
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