Leicestershire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous April.
- The record second quarter for female directors in Leicestershire was in 2014 when 29.4% of all directors were female.
- The record second quarter for female directors in Leicestershire was in 2014 when 29.4% of all directors were female.
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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 Leicestershire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,471 companies were formed in Leicestershire. This figure is 16.0% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Leicestershire occurred in 2014 when a total of 3,471 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire UK 2014 3,471 300,731 2013 2,993 269,432 % change 16.0% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (3,471) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,471 companies were formed in Leicestershire. This figure is 16.0% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Leicestershire occurred in 2014 when a total of 3,471 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire UK 2014 3,471 300,731 2013 2,993 269,432 % change 16.0% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (3,471) 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 Leicestershire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,626 companies were registered in Leicestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.3% 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) Leicestershire UK 2014 1,626 150,009 2013 1,502 134,630 % change 8.3% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,626) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,626 companies were registered in Leicestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.3% 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) Leicestershire UK 2014 1,626 150,009 2013 1,502 134,630 % change 8.3% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,626) 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 Leicestershire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous April.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous June.
May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous May.
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Leicestershire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 528 579 519 New companies in 2013 525 491 486 % change 0.6% 17.9% 6.8% Record Year 2014 (528) 2014 (579) 2014 (519) April May June New companies in 2014 528 579 519 New companies in 2013 525 491 486 % change 0.6% 17.9% 6.8% Record Year 2014 (528) 2014 (579) 2014 (519)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,018 companies were dissolved in Leicestershire. This figure is 23.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Leicestershire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,892 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire UK 2014 2,018 177,207 2013 1,636 155,192 % change 23.3% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (2,892) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,018 companies were dissolved in Leicestershire. This figure is 23.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Leicestershire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,892 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire UK 2014 2,018 177,207 2013 1,636 155,192 % change 23.3% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (2,892) 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 1,080 companies were dissolved in Leicestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 24.1% 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) Leicestershire UK 2014 1,080 94,837 2013 870 77,278 % change 24.1% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,872) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,080 companies were dissolved in Leicestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 24.1% 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) Leicestershire UK 2014 1,080 94,837 2013 870 77,278 % change 24.1% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,872) 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 273 430 377 Closed companies in 2013 322 259 289 % change -15.2% 66.0% 30% Record Year 2009 (471) 2009 (819) 2009 (582) April May June Closed companies in 2014 273 430 377 Closed companies in 2013 322 259 289 % change -15.2% 66.0% 30% Record Year 2009 (471) 2009 (819) 2009 (582)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Leicestershire increased by 1,453 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire UK 2014 1,453 123,524 2013 1,357 114,240 Record Year 2003 (1,813) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Leicestershire increased by 1,453 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire UK 2014 1,453 123,524 2013 1,357 114,240 Record Year 2003 (1,813) 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 Leicestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 546 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Leicestershire UK 2014 546 55,172 2013 632 57,352 Record Year 2013 (632) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Leicestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 546 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Leicestershire UK 2014 546 55,172 2013 632 57,352 Record Year 2013 (632) 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 255 149 142 Net growth in 2013 203 232 197 Record Year 2003 (297) 2003 (322) 2003 (296) April May June Net growth in 2014 255 149 142 Net growth in 2013 203 232 197 Record Year 2003 (297) 2003 (322) 2003 (296)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Leicestershire formed 1.2% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2013 figure of 1.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire 2014 1.2% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.3%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Leicestershire formed 1.2% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2013 figure of 1.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Leicestershire 2014 1.2% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (1.3%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Leicestershire formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Leicestershire 2014 1.1% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Leicestershire formed 1.1% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Leicestershire 2014 1.1% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.1% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.3%) 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 1.0% 1.2% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.2% % change -9.3% 8.8% -7.5% Record Year 1992 (1.4%) 1993 (1.4%) 2004 (1.5%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.0% 1.2% 1.1% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.2% % change -9.3% 8.8% -7.5% Record Year 1992 (1.4%) 1993 (1.4%) 2004 (1.5%)
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 42.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 42.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 42.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 42.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 Leicestershire was 2008 when 27.9% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire was 2008 when 27.9% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire was in 2014 when 29.4% of all directors were female.
29.4% of all director appointments in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire was in 2014 when 29.4% of all directors were female.
29.4% of all director appointments in Leicestershire 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 LEICESTER 1.63% CONSULTING 5.16% CARE 1.29% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTING 1.27% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTANCY 1.25% PROPERTY 2.66% MANAGEMENT 1.18% TRADING 2.03% (LEICESTER) 1.00% ENGINEERING 1.99% PROPERTIES 0.88% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% PROPERTY 0.86% LONDON 1.93% M 0.85% CARE 1.85% TRANSPORT 0.79% DESIGN 1.75% INVESTMENTS 0.79% CONSULTANTS 1.73% TRADING 0.74% BUSINESS 1.69% DESIGN 0.74% PROPERTIES 1.63% CONSTRUCTION 0.72% TRANSPORT 1.58% MEDICAL 0.67% GLOBAL 1.55% BUSINESS 0.58% INVESTMENTS 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.57% J 1.51% HEALTH 0.57% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.57% MEDIA 1.44% ENGINEERING 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.40% CLOTHING 0.56% IT 1.33% ASSOCIATES 0.56% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% ENTERPRISES 0.54% BUILDING 1.26% HOLDINGS 0.54% M 1.24% CONSULTANTS 0.53% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage LEICESTER 1.64% CONSULTING 5.16% CARE 1.30% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTING 1.28% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.25% PROPERTY 2.66% MANAGEMENT 1.20% TRADING 2.03% (LEICESTER) 1.02% ENGINEERING 1.99% PROPERTIES 0.88% LONDON 1.93% PROPERTY 0.86% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% M 0.85% CARE 1.85% INVESTMENTS 0.79% DESIGN 1.75% TRANSPORT 0.79% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DESIGN 0.77% BUSINESS 1.69% TRADING 0.74% PROPERTIES 1.63% CONSTRUCTION 0.74% TRANSPORT 1.58% MEDICAL 0.65% GLOBAL 1.55% S 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.55% BUSINESS 0.59% J 1.50% DEVELOPMENTS 0.57% ASSOCIATES 1.48% HEALTH 0.57% MEDIA 1.44% CLOTHING 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ASSOCIATES 0.56% IT 1.33% ENGINEERING 0.56% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% ENTERPRISES 0.54% BUILDING 1.26% HOLDINGS 0.54% M 1.23% MEDIA 0.53% 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 2,564 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 455 48,436 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 433 40,250 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 331 57,421 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 315 28,352 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 261 29,029 49410 - Freight transport by road 219 9,265 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 196 19,058 86900 - Other human health activities 176 11,292 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 158 9,900 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 147 10,133 62090 - Other information technology service activities 116 13,024 74990 - Non-trading company 105 14,351 56101 - Licensed restaurants 103 8,585 41100 - Development of building projects 103 10,527 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 102 7,840 62012 - Business and domestic software development 98 9,834 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 87 7,415 43210 - Electrical installation 86 6,050 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 85 5,375 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,540 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 451 48,126 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 433 40,375 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 331 57,459 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 315 28,340 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 262 29,145 49410 - Freight transport by road 221 9,318 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 197 19,026 86900 - Other human health activities 177 11,353 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 157 9,940 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 147 10,262 62090 - Other information technology service activities 117 13,042 41100 - Development of building projects 106 10,664 74990 - Non-trading company 105 14,184 56101 - Licensed restaurants 103 8,651 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 102 7,892 62012 - Business and domestic software development 97 9,875 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 87 7,438 43210 - Electrical installation 86 6,091 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 86 5,411
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