Marlow, Buckinghamshire

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

  • 2013 was a record year for company registrations in Marlow when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Marlow when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Marlow when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Marlow when compared to any previous November.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Marlow when compared to any previous second half year.
  • December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Marlow when compared to any previous December.

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)

    2013 was a record year for company registrations in Marlow when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 288 companies were formed in Marlow in 2013. This total is 9.5% higher than in 2012 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearMarlowUK
    2013288529,363
    2012263491,893
    2011252452,870
    2010235400,358
    2009236362,675
    Record Year2013 (288)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Marlow when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 147 companies were formed in Marlow. This figure is 37.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Marlow occurred in 2013 when a total of 147 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)MarlowUK
    2013147259,931
    2012107238,743
    % change37.4%8.9%
    Record Year2013 (147)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Marlow when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 73 companies were registered in Marlow during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 43.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well 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)MarlowUK
    201373127,247
    201251119,875
    % change43.1%6.1%
    Record Year 2013 (73) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Marlow when compared to any previous November.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2013252721
    New companies in 2012201714
    % change25.0%58.8%50.0%
    Record Year2007 (33)2013 (27)2003 (23)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 255 companies were dissolved in Marlow in 2013. This total is 48.3% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearMarlowUK
    2013255332,213
    2012172293,729
    2011228314,524
    2010205342,233
    2009273533,789
    Record Year2009 (273)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 Marlow when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 150 companies were dissolved in Marlow. This figure is 72.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Marlow occurred in 2013 when a total of 150 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)MarlowUK
    2013150177,021
    201287145,935
    % change72.4%21.3%
    Record Year2013 (150)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 74 companies were dissolved in Marlow during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 68.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares poorly 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)MarlowUK
    20137490,851
    20124470,027
    % change68.2%29.7%
    Record Year 2013 (74) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    December 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Marlow when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2013262028
    Closed companies in 201216199
    % change62.5%5.3%211%
    Record Year2006 (34)2010 (34)2013 (28)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 33 companies were added to the company register for Marlow in 2013. This number represents growth of 11.5% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 58 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Marlow company register grew by 163 companies.

    YearMarlowUK
    201333197,150
    201291198,164
    201124138,346
    20103058,125
    2009-37-171,114
    Record Year2007 (163)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Marlow decreased by 3 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)MarlowUK
    2013-382,910
    20122092,808
    Record Year1995 (90)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Marlow during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was -1 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)MarlowUK
    2013-136,396
    2012749,848
    Record Year 2007 (43) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2013-17-7
    Net growth in 20124-25
    Record Year2007 (26)1995 (16)1999 (16)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    In 2013 Marlow formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2012 when Marlow was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearMarlow
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1992 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 Marlow formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Marlow
    20130.1%
    20120.0%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Marlow formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Marlow
    20130.1%
    20120.0%
    20110.1%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1992 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change16.1%56.1%36.4%
    Record Year1992 (0.2%)1979 (0.2%)1990 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 46.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.0% 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 46.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.6% 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 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.6% 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 Marlow was 1983 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Marlow in 2013 was 29.7%. 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 Marlow was 2007 when 31.7% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in Marlow 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 Marlow was in 2012 when 33.3% of all directors were female.

    21.4% of all director appointments in Marlow 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
    CONSULTING2.89%CONSULTING5.22%
    CONSULTANCY2.07%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    MARLOW1.65%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    MANAGEMENT1.45%PROPERTY2.59%
    ENGINEERING1.24%TRADING2.08%
    HEALTH1.03%ENGINEERING1.87%
    (SHELF1.03%LONDON1.86%
    PROPERTY1.03%DESIGN1.76%
    PDJ1.03%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    COMMUNICATIONS0.83%CARE1.73%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.83%BUSINESS1.71%
    JESSOPS0.83%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    ASSOCIATES0.83%GLOBAL1.58%
    VIVENTE0.83%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    CONSULTANTS0.83%PROPERTIES1.54%
    TRANSFORMATION0.62%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    HOMES0.62%J1.51%
    HOUSE0.62%MEDIA1.50%
    EVENT0.62%IT1.35%
    MEDIA0.62%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    PARTNERS0.62%M1.23%
    CARS0.62%BUILDING1.21%
    EVENTS0.62%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    THAMES0.62%CAPITAL1.19%
    GARDEN0.62%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied100266,814
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management5736,164
    99999 - Dormant Company2146,762
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1555,342
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1418,034
    71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production131,349
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1327,183
    74990 - Non-trading company1114,223
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings96,191
    93199 - Other sports activities83,723
    62012 - Business and domestic software development89,360
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate88,733
    62090 - Other information technology service activities712,511
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities77,075
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing65,405
    70221 - Financial management63,085
    78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies53,736
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet58,879
    63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified55,639
    86900 - Other human health activities59,543

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08758460 IMPI CONSULTING LIMITED 01 Nov 2013
    08760779 CHALFONT CONSULTANCY LTD 04 Nov 2013
    08762365 PDJ (SHELF 8) LIMITED 05 Nov 2013
    08764462 RASPBERRY CASTLE LIMITED 06 Nov 2013
    08766803 OGILVIE9 LIMITED 07 Nov 2013
    08767600 HERCULES ASSOCIATES LIMITED 08 Nov 2013
    08767934 BRONZE HORSE LIMITED 08 Nov 2013
    08768767 MAISMEL CONSULTANCY LIMITED 11 Nov 2013
    08768773 NUTSHELL MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED 11 Nov 2013
    08768780 NUTSHELL INSIGHT LIMITED 11 Nov 2013
    08770474 ALBANY ENGINEERS LIMITED 11 Nov 2013
    08770593 AFRICAN GREY LTD. 12 Nov 2013
    08770635 DOPPLER LIMITED 12 Nov 2013
    08770824 B & R S ENGINEERS LIMITED 12 Nov 2013
    08772456 INNOMART LTD 12 Nov 2013
    08772497 MEDICAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLISHING) LIMITED 13 Nov 2013
    08774291 SPANISH DANCER LIMITED 14 Nov 2013
    08775561 ASCOT BESPOKE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 14 Nov 2013
    08776050 COOKYT LIMITED 14 Nov 2013
    08785692 VERITAS FLAVA CONSULTANCY LIMITED 21 Nov 2013
    08788923 SISTER PSEUDO LIMITED 25 Nov 2013
    08790463 M.A.B. ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED 26 Nov 2013
    08795259 EXELIXIS MEDIA LTD 28 Nov 2013
    08795313 BLACK RIVER LIGHTING LIMITED 28 Nov 2013
    08796350 SANDY COAST LIMITED 29 Nov 2013

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