Newhaven, East Sussex

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newhaven when compared to any previous October.
  • 2010 was a record year for company closures in Newhaven when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2010 was a record second half year for company closures in Newhaven when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous October.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in UK company share in Newhaven when compared to any previous October.

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 (2010)

    A total of 342 companies were formed in Newhaven in 2010. This total is 5.0% lower than in 2009 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearNewhavenUK
    2010342400,358
    2009360362,675
    2008220349,203
    200798457,649
    200675405,440
    Record Year2009 (360)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 170 companies were formed in Newhaven. This figure is 13.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Newhaven occurred in 2009 when a total of 196 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)NewhavenUK
    2010170196,609
    2009196180,654
    % change-13.3%8.8%
    Record Year2009 (196)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 78 companies were registered in Newhaven during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 4.9% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)NewhavenUK
    20107895,117
    20098285,983
    % change-4.9%10.6%
    Record Year 2009 (82) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newhaven when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2010372714
    New companies in 2009273421
    % change37.0%-20.6%-33.3%
    Record Year2010 (37)2009 (34)2008 (24)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    2010 was a record year for company closures in Newhaven when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 235 companies were dissolved in Newhaven in 2010. This total is 176.5% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearNewhavenUK
    2010235342,232
    200985533,773
    200827237,901
    200727220,295
    200631200,166
    Record Year2010 (235)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2010 was a record second half year for company closures in Newhaven when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 129 companies were dissolved in Newhaven. This figure is 200.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Newhaven occurred in 2010 when a total of 129 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)NewhavenUK
    2010129164,601
    200943244,537
    % change200.0%-32.7%
    Record Year2010 (129)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 61 companies were dissolved in Newhaven during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 165.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)NewhavenUK
    20106176,896
    20092385,136
    % change165.2%-9.7%
    Record Year 2010 (61) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous November.

    October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Newhaven when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010272311
    Closed companies in 20092615
    % change1,250.0%283.3%-27%
    Record Year2010 (27)2010 (23)2009 (15)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 107 companies were added to the company register for Newhaven in 2010. This number represents growth of 29.7% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 168 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2009 when the Newhaven company register grew by 275 companies.

    YearNewhavenUK
    201010758,126
    2009275-171,098
    2008193111,302
    200771237,354
    200644205,274
    Record Year2009 (275)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Newhaven increased by 41 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)NewhavenUK
    20104132,008
    2009153-63,883
    Record Year2009 (153)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Newhaven during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 17 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)NewhavenUK
    20101718,221
    200959847
    Record Year 2009 (59) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20101043
    Net growth in 200925286
    Record Year2009 (25)2009 (28)2008 (19)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Newhaven formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Newhaven was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearNewhaven
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)2009 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Newhaven formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newhaven
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Newhaven formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Newhaven
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    October 2010 saw a new record in UK company share in Newhaven when compared to any previous October.

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20090.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change20.0%-29.0%-36.5%
    Record Year2010 (0.1%)1963 (0.2%)1961 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 36.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.6% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 36.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.2% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 36.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The record year for female directors in Newhaven was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Newhaven in 2010 was 22.9%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The record second half year for female directors in Newhaven was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    54.7% of all director appointments in Newhaven in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Newhaven was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    52.9% of all director appointments in Newhaven in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    LAKE7.50%CONSULTING5.06%
    BAY4.50%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    RIVER3.75%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    WATERS3.56%PROPERTY2.36%
    CREEK3.38%TRADING2.11%
    BEACH2.06%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    PARK1.50%DESIGN1.92%
    SEA1.13%BUSINESS1.82%
    POINT0.94%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    SUSSEX0.94%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    EUROPA0.94%MEDIA1.71%
    DAM0.75%ENGINEERING1.62%
    PORT0.56%LONDON1.60%
    HOTBAGS0.56%CARE1.45%
    ENERGY0.56%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    ARCHIVING0.38%GLOBAL1.43%
    J0.38%J1.42%
    ASSOCIATED0.38%IT1.41%
    PHILLIP0.38%PROPERTIES1.34%
    RTM0.38%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    VALE0.38%BUILDING1.34%
    TRAVEL0.38%M1.30%
    IT0.38%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    WATER0.38%SYSTEMS1.24%
    JOHN0.38%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    8512 - Medical practice activities1721,687
    None Supplied150199,572
    8511 - Hospital activities54807
    86210 - General medical practice activities261,450
    7487 - Other business activities1863,348
    8514 - Other human health activities112,450
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management814,505
    9999 - Dormant Company720,144
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified627,550
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering56,598
    7414 - Business & management consultancy513,474
    8010 - Primary education5564
    9301 - Wash & dry clean textile & fur4213
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities49,177
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified48,799
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified37,088
    7499 - Non-trading company312,000
    4545 - Other building completion32,598
    5248 - Other retail specialised stores32,016
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply27,298

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07454639 PLOWMAN CONSULTANCY LIMITED 29 Nov 2010
    07452358 LAKE MONGER LIMITED 26 Nov 2010
    07451730 FITNESS ENERGY LIFE LIMITED 25 Nov 2010
    07449562 CLYDE RIVER LIMITED 24 Nov 2010
    07449330 TRIGGER SOLUTIONS CREATIVE LIMITED 24 Nov 2010
    07449234 181 LEWES ROAD RTM COMPANY LIMITED 24 Nov 2010
    07448750 PORT BEACH LIMITED 23 Nov 2010
    07448296 CHIPSTON LIMITED 23 Nov 2010
    07446073 SPRING CREEK NEWTOWN LIMITED 22 Nov 2010
    07443773 ALKMAARDERMEER LAKE LIMITED 18 Nov 2010
    07443293 KOROGORO CREEK LIMITED 18 Nov 2010
    07441621 ON THE HOUSE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED 16 Nov 2010
    07436631 BRIGHT-TECH INVESTMENTS LIMITED 11 Nov 2010
    07435149 GUMDALE WATERS LIMITED 10 Nov 2010
    07435009 LAKE PHILLIP BAY LIMITED 10 Nov 2010
    07434943 REED SEA LIMITED 10 Nov 2010
    07434631 LAKE KINCHANT LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07434582 KEEL LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07434521 PREMIERE RESTAURANTS LTD 09 Nov 2010
    07434439 LAKE CROATIA LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07433544 LAKE MATHESON LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07433440 LAKE EDWARD LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07433412 PLITVICE LAKES LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07433165 MT MARTHA BEACH LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07428754 TDK LOGISTICS LIMITED 03 Nov 2010

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