Lancashire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous June.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous June.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous April.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,998 companies were formed in Lancashire. This figure is 6.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Lancashire occurred in 2014 when a total of 4,998 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2014 4,998 300,731 2013 4,675 269,432 % change 6.9% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (4,998) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 4,998 companies were formed in Lancashire. This figure is 6.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Lancashire occurred in 2014 when a total of 4,998 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2014 4,998 300,731 2013 4,675 269,432 % change 6.9% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (4,998) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 2,489 companies were registered in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 2,489 150,009 2013 2,325 134,630 % change 7.1% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (2,489) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,489 companies were registered in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 7.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 2,489 150,009 2013 2,325 134,630 % change 7.1% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (2,489) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous June.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous April.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Lancashire when compared to any previous June.
April 2014 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 2014 877 779 833 New companies in 2013 831 810 684 % change 5.5% -3.8% 21.8% Record Year 2014 (877) 2013 (810) 2014 (833) April May June New companies in 2014 877 779 833 New companies in 2013 831 810 684 % change 5.5% -3.8% 21.8% Record Year 2014 (877) 2013 (810) 2014 (833)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,063 companies were dissolved in Lancashire. This figure is 24.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 3,063 177,207 2013 2,459 155,192 % change 24.6% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (3,970) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,063 companies were dissolved in Lancashire. This figure is 24.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 3,063 177,207 2013 2,459 155,192 % change 24.6% 14.2% 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 2014)
A total of 1,623 companies were dissolved in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 32.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 1,623 94,837 2013 1,226 77,278 % change 32.4% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (2,384) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,623 companies were dissolved in Lancashire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 32.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 1,623 94,837 2013 1,226 77,278 % change 32.4% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (2,384) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 395 692 536 Closed companies in 2013 431 343 452 % change -8.4% 101.7% 19% Record Year 2009 (613) 2009 (1,003) 2009 (768) April May June Closed companies in 2014 395 692 536 Closed companies in 2013 431 343 452 % change -8.4% 101.7% 19% Record Year 2009 (613) 2009 (1,003) 2009 (768)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Lancashire increased by 1,935 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2014 1,935 123,524 2013 2,216 114,240 Record Year 2007 (2,684) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Lancashire increased by 1,935 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire UK 2014 1,935 123,524 2013 2,216 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for Lancashire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 866 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 866 55,172 2013 1,099 57,352 Record Year 2007 (1,163) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Lancashire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 866 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire UK 2014 866 55,172 2013 1,099 57,352 Record Year 2007 (1,163) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 482 87 297 Net growth in 2013 400 467 232 Record Year 2007 (538) 2000 (732) 2003 (468) April May June Net growth in 2014 482 87 297 Net growth in 2013 400 467 232 Record Year 2007 (538) 2000 (732) 2003 (468)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 1.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire 2014 1.7% 2013 1.7% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.9%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 1.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Lancashire 2014 1.7% 2013 1.7% 2012 1.8% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.9%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire 2014 1.7% 2013 1.7% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.7% 2010 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Lancashire formed 1.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Lancashire 2014 1.7% 2013 1.7% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.7% 2010 1.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (2.2%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.6% 1.6% 1.8% UK formation share in 2013 1.7% 1.8% 1.7% % change -4.8% -11.2% 5.5% Record Year 2003 (2.0%) 2000 (3.6%) 2002 (2.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.6% 1.6% 1.8% UK formation share in 2013 1.7% 1.8% 1.7% % change -4.8% -11.2% 5.5% Record Year 2003 (2.0%) 2000 (3.6%) 2002 (2.3%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 43.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 43.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Lancashire was 2005 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
26.3% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the first half of 2014 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.
26.3% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the first half of 2014 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 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Lancashire was in 2005 when 32.7% of all directors were female.
26.9% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% 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.
26.9% of all director appointments in Lancashire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.21% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTING 2.02% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.86% CONSULTANCY 3.50% ENGINEERING 1.81% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.33% TRADING 2.03% ELECTRICAL 1.18% ENGINEERING 1.99% (NW) 0.99% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% IT 0.94% LONDON 1.93% J 0.89% CARE 1.85% DEVELOPMENTS 0.88% DESIGN 1.75% CONSTRUCTION 0.84% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CARE 0.84% BUSINESS 1.69% BUSINESS 0.81% PROPERTIES 1.63% WEST 0.79% TRANSPORT 1.58% CONSULTANTS 0.79% GLOBAL 1.55% NORTH 0.78% INVESTMENTS 1.55% MEDIA 0.77% J 1.51% PROPERTIES 0.74% ASSOCIATES 1.48% M 0.74% MEDIA 1.44% DESIGN 0.74% ELECTRICAL 1.40% S 0.69% IT 1.33% ENERGY 0.67% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% BUILDING 0.65% BUILDING 1.26% ENTERPRISES 0.62% M 1.24% TRANSPORT 0.61% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.20% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTING 2.02% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.87% CONSULTANCY 3.49% ENGINEERING 1.80% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.36% TRADING 2.03% ELECTRICAL 1.18% ENGINEERING 1.99% (NW) 1.00% LONDON 1.93% IT 0.94% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% J 0.88% CARE 1.85% DEVELOPMENTS 0.88% DESIGN 1.75% CARE 0.84% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSTRUCTION 0.83% BUSINESS 1.69% BUSINESS 0.82% PROPERTIES 1.63% MEDIA 0.78% TRANSPORT 1.58% WEST 0.78% GLOBAL 1.55% NORTH 0.77% INVESTMENTS 1.55% CONSULTANTS 0.77% J 1.50% PROPERTIES 0.75% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.75% MEDIA 1.44% M 0.71% ELECTRICAL 1.40% S 0.69% IT 1.33% ENERGY 0.67% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% BUILDING 0.65% BUILDING 1.26% ENTERPRISES 0.62% M 1.23% TRANSPORT 0.61% CO., 1.20%
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 4,382 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 785 48,436 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 719 40,250 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 698 57,421 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 561 29,029 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 488 28,352 71129 - Other engineering activities 307 5,787 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 304 19,058 86900 - Other human health activities 252 11,292 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 206 9,900 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 204 7,415 62090 - Other information technology service activities 202 13,024 43210 - Electrical installation 183 6,050 62012 - Business and domestic software development 182 9,834 41100 - Development of building projects 164 10,527 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 162 10,133 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 159 8,533 49410 - Freight transport by road 158 9,265 74990 - Non-trading company 144 14,351 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 138 6,631 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,337 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 777 48,126 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 730 40,375 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 701 57,459 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 563 29,145 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 490 28,340 71129 - Other engineering activities 309 5,810 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 305 19,026 86900 - Other human health activities 253 11,353 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 210 9,940 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 204 7,438 62090 - Other information technology service activities 202 13,042 43210 - Electrical installation 183 6,091 62012 - Business and domestic software development 183 9,875 41100 - Development of building projects 165 10,664 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 163 10,262 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 162 8,555 49410 - Freight transport by road 158 9,318 74990 - Non-trading company 147 14,184 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 139 6,665
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