Midlothian

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous April.

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. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,070 companies were formed in Midlothian. This figure is 2.1% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Midlothian occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,137 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)MidlothianUK
    20143,070300,731
    20133,137269,432
    % change-2.1%11.6%
    Record Year2013 (3,137)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,070 companies were formed in Midlothian. This figure is 2.1% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Midlothian occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,137 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)MidlothianUK
    20143,070300,731
    20133,137269,432
    % change-2.1%11.6%
    Record Year2013 (3,137)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 1,279 companies were registered in Midlothian during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 16.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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)MidlothianUK
    20141,279150,009
    20131,535134,630
    % change-16.7%11.4%
    Record Year 2013 (1,535) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,279 companies were registered in Midlothian during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 16.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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)MidlothianUK
    20141,279150,009
    20131,535134,630
    % change-16.7%11.4%
    Record Year 2013 (1,535) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014517394368
    New companies in 2013578463494
    % change-10.6%-14.9%-25.5%
    Record Year2013 (578)2013 (463)2012 (506)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014517394368
    New companies in 2013578463494
    % change-10.6%-14.9%-25.5%
    Record Year2013 (578)2013 (463)2012 (506)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,539 companies were dissolved in Midlothian. This figure is 7.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Midlothian occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,815 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)MidlothianUK
    20141,539177,207
    20131,433155,192
    % change7.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (1,815)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,539 companies were dissolved in Midlothian. This figure is 7.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Midlothian occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,815 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)MidlothianUK
    20141,539177,207
    20131,433155,192
    % change7.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (1,815)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 790 companies were dissolved in Midlothian during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 19.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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)MidlothianUK
    201479094,837
    201366077,278
    % change19.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,203) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 790 companies were dissolved in Midlothian during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 19.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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)MidlothianUK
    201479094,837
    201366077,278
    % change19.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,203) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous April.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Midlothian when compared to any previous April.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014245264281
    Closed companies in 2013173310177
    % change41.6%-14.8%59%
    Record Year2014 (245)2009 (813)2009 (373)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014245264281
    Closed companies in 2013173310177
    % change41.6%-14.8%59%
    Record Year2014 (245)2009 (813)2009 (373)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Midlothian increased by 1,531 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)MidlothianUK
    20141,531123,524
    20131,704114,240
    Record Year2013 (1,704)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Midlothian increased by 1,531 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)MidlothianUK
    20141,531123,524
    20131,704114,240
    Record Year2013 (1,704)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Midlothian during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 489 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)MidlothianUK
    201448955,172
    201387557,352
    Record Year 2013 (875) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Midlothian during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 489 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)MidlothianUK
    201448955,172
    201387557,352
    Record Year 2013 (875) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201427213087
    Net growth in 2013405153317
    Record Year2013 (405)2007 (189)2013 (317)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201427213087
    Net growth in 2013405153317
    Record Year2013 (405)2007 (189)2013 (317)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Midlothian formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.2%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Midlothian
    20141.0%
    20131.2%
    20121.2%
    20111.1%
    20101.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (1.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Midlothian formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.2%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Midlothian
    20141.0%
    20131.2%
    20121.2%
    20111.1%
    20101.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (1.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Midlothian formed 0.9% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Midlothian
    20140.9%
    20131.1%
    20121.2%
    20111.2%
    20101.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (1.4%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Midlothian formed 0.9% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Midlothian
    20140.9%
    20131.1%
    20121.2%
    20111.2%
    20101.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (1.4%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20141.0%0.8%0.8%
    UK formation share in 20131.2%1.0%1.2%
    % change-19.3%-21.5%-35.5%
    Record Year1991 (1.3%)2001 (1.4%)2001 (1.5%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20141.0%0.8%0.8%
    UK formation share in 20131.2%1.0%1.2%
    % change-19.3%-21.5%-35.5%
    Record Year1991 (1.3%)2001 (1.4%)2001 (1.5%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% 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 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 44.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% 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 44.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The record first half year for female directors in Midlothian was 2013 when 27.0% of all directors were female.

    25.0% of all director appointments in Midlothian 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 Midlothian was 2013 when 27.0% of all directors were female.

    25.0% of all director appointments in Midlothian 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
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Midlothian was in 2013 when 27.2% of all directors were female.

    24.5% of all director appointments in Midlothian 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 Midlothian was in 2013 when 27.2% of all directors were female.

    24.5% of all director appointments in Midlothian 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    LP16.32%CONSULTING5.16%
    L.P.4.11%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTING2.15%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    EDINBURGH2.10%PROPERTY2.66%
    CAPITAL1.88%TRADING2.03%
    MANAGEMENT1.71%ENGINEERING1.99%
    TRADING1.60%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    SCOTLAND1.31%LONDON1.93%
    INVESTMENTS1.25%CARE1.85%
    PARTNERS1.24%DESIGN1.75%
    PROPERTY1.15%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    GP1.05%BUSINESS1.69%
    TRADE1.05%PROPERTIES1.63%
    (SCOTLAND)1.04%TRANSPORT1.58%
    GROUP1.03%GLOBAL1.55%
    CONSULTANCY0.98%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    BUSINESS0.90%J1.51%
    ACCESS0.88%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    GLOBAL0.70%MEDIA1.44%
    SYSTEMS0.66%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    II0.63%IT1.33%
    (EDINBURGH)0.61%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    PARTNERSHIP0.57%BUILDING1.26%
    IMPEX0.56%M1.24%
    ENERGY0.56%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    LP16.31%CONSULTING5.16%
    L.P.4.10%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTING2.15%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    EDINBURGH2.05%PROPERTY2.66%
    CAPITAL1.89%TRADING2.03%
    MANAGEMENT1.72%ENGINEERING1.99%
    TRADING1.61%LONDON1.93%
    SCOTLAND1.32%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    INVESTMENTS1.25%CARE1.85%
    PARTNERS1.24%DESIGN1.75%
    PROPERTY1.15%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    TRADE1.08%BUSINESS1.69%
    GP1.05%PROPERTIES1.63%
    (SCOTLAND)1.04%TRANSPORT1.58%
    GROUP1.03%GLOBAL1.55%
    CONSULTANCY1.00%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    BUSINESS0.90%J1.50%
    ACCESS0.87%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    GLOBAL0.70%MEDIA1.44%
    SYSTEMS0.67%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    II0.66%IT1.33%
    (EDINBURGH)0.61%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    PARTNERSHIP0.58%BUILDING1.26%
    ENERGY0.56%M1.23%
    IMPEX0.56%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied5,620261,557
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified48757,421
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities38529,029
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management38540,250
    99999 - Dormant Company31748,436
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified30019,058
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands1767,840
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified15528,352
    56101 - Licensed restaurants1458,585
    74990 - Non-trading company14314,351
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate13410,133
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1269,834
    62090 - Other information technology service activities12113,024
    56302 - Public houses and bars796,099
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities767,415
    41100 - Development of building projects7510,527
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified748,533
    64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified715,836
    63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified706,099
    70100 - Activities of head offices694,152
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied5,614259,495
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified49057,459
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities38829,145
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management38340,375
    99999 - Dormant Company32148,126
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified29919,026
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands1767,892
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified15728,340
    56101 - Licensed restaurants1478,651
    74990 - Non-trading company14214,184
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate13410,262
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1259,875
    62090 - Other information technology service activities12113,042
    41100 - Development of building projects8110,664
    56302 - Public houses and bars806,119
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities757,438
    64999 - Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified725,863
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified728,555
    63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified706,107
    70100 - Activities of head offices704,155

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC479909 WHITEMAN ASSOCIATES LTD 12 Jun 2014
    SC480674 PHINDA LTD. 24 Jun 2014
    SC481045 MYCITYPAD LTD. 30 Jun 2014
    SO304948 GRAHAM & SHERRET LLP 27 Jun 2014
    SC479117 SKYFORCE ROPE ACCESS LTD 03 Jun 2014
    SC479732 DALMATIAN HOMES LIMITED 11 Jun 2014
    SC479858 RMJM ARABIA (UK) LIMITED 11 Jun 2014
    SC480069 WHITE SQUARE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN LIMITED 16 Jun 2014
    SC480362 CC HAMILTON LTD 19 Jun 2014
    SC480400 NEWSROOM BAR LTD 19 Jun 2014
    SC480648 WEST REG. STREET (CLAIM) LIMITED 23 Jun 2014
    SC480719 M & P (P) LIMITED 24 Jun 2014
    SO304940 COLBERG LLP 24 Jun 2014
    SC478941 EDINBURGH NEW TOWN CONSULTANCY LIMITED 02 Jun 2014
    SC479125 BIG ISSUE INVEST SCOTLAND LIMITED 03 Jun 2014
    SC479248 ZELDA TRADING (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED 04 Jun 2014
    SC479320 P BEVERIDGE CONSULTING LIMITED 05 Jun 2014
    SC479570 EXCELLENT INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED 09 Jun 2014
    SC479695 AUCTORIUS LTD 10 Jun 2014
    SC479923 CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC HOLDINGS LIMITED 12 Jun 2014
    SC479970 TECHSTART NI HOLDINGS LIMITED 12 Jun 2014
    SC479971 TECHSTART NI SME EQUITY GP LIMITED 12 Jun 2014
    SC479980 TECHSTART NI CAPITAL LIMITED 12 Jun 2014
    SC480409 VENGO CAPITAL LTD 19 Jun 2014
    SC480631 STRATA CLEANING LIMITED 23 Jun 2014