Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

2012 Annual Business Confidence Report

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 (2012)

    A total of 184 companies were formed in Newport Pagnell in 2012. This total is 5.1% higher than in 2011 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 8.6% growth compared to 452,870 the previous year.

    YearNewport PagnellUK
    2012184491,893
    2011175452,870
    2010181400,358
    2009174362,675
    2008235349,203
    Record Year2007 (318)2012 (491,893)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 80 companies were formed in Newport Pagnell. This figure is 10.1% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Newport Pagnell occurred in 2007 when a total of 144 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newport PagnellUK
    201280238,743
    201189224,135
    % change-10.1%6.5%
    Record Year2007 (144)2012 (238,743)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 36 companies were registered in Newport Pagnell during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 20.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 9.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Newport PagnellUK
    201236119,875
    201145109,623
    % change-20.0%9.4%
    Record Year 2006 (81) 2012 (119,875)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2012121113
    New companies in 2011121914
    % change0.0%-42.1%-7.1%
    Record Year2004 (23)2006 (36)2007 (27)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 148 companies were dissolved in Newport Pagnell in 2012. This total is 13.5% lower than in 2011 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearNewport PagnellUK
    2012148293,728
    2011171314,524
    2010220342,233
    2009358533,787
    2008108237,873
    Record Year2009 (358)2009 (533,787)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 61 companies were dissolved in Newport Pagnell. This figure is 24.7% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -4.1%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Newport Pagnell occurred in 2009 when a total of 173 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newport PagnellUK
    201261145,934
    201181152,213
    % change-24.7%-4.1%
    Record Year2009 (173)2009 (244,543)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 33 companies were dissolved in Newport Pagnell during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 29.8% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 12.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Newport PagnellUK
    20123370,026
    20114779,983
    % change-29.8%-12.4%
    Record Year 2010 (63) 2009 (85,139)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201212156
    Closed companies in 2011101819
    % change20.0%-16.7%-68%
    Record Year2010 (24)2011 (18)2009 (32)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 36 companies were added to the company register for Newport Pagnell in 2012. This number represents growth of 20.6% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 43.8%.

    This number is 32 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2005 when the Newport Pagnell company register grew by 209 companies.

    YearNewport PagnellUK
    201236198,165
    20114138,346
    2010-3958,125
    2009-184-171,112
    2008127111,330
    Record Year2005 (209)2003 (242,541)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 the company register for Newport Pagnell increased by 19 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newport PagnellUK
    20121992,809
    2011871,922
    Record Year2007 (93)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Net company growth for Newport Pagnell during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012) was 3 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Newport PagnellUK
    2012349,849
    2011-229,640
    Record Year 2007 (48) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20120-47
    Net growth in 201121-5
    Record Year2008 (18)2006 (27)2007 (15)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    In 2012 Newport Pagnell formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2011 when Newport Pagnell was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearNewport Pagnell
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2005 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 Newport Pagnell formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2011 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newport Pagnell
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2007 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, Newport Pagnell formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Newport Pagnell
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-16.1%-44.8%-9.6%
    Record Year1981 (0.1%)1975 (0.2%)1966 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The average age of a director in 2012 was 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2012 was 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2012 was 45.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The record year for female directors in Newport Pagnell was 1860 when 35.7% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Newport Pagnell in 2012 was 37.7%. The average for the UK during this time was 29.9%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

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

    39.0% of all director appointments in Newport Pagnell in the second half of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Newport Pagnell was in 1977 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    41.0% of all director appointments in Newport Pagnell in the fourth quarter of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2011-Dec 2012)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTANCY2.52%CONSULTING5.15%
    MK1.68%MANAGEMENT4.78%
    ASSOCIATES1.12%CONSULTANCY3.31%
    MANAGEMENT1.12%PROPERTY2.40%
    CONSULTING1.12%TRADING2.03%
    DESIGN1.12%DESIGN1.86%
    WELCOME0.84%ASSOCIATES1.82%
    CONTRACTS0.84%ENGINEERING1.79%
    CONSULTANTS0.84%BUSINESS1.76%
    SECURITY0.84%CONSULTANTS1.75%
    ENTERPRISES0.84%CONSTRUCTION1.69%
    KEYNES0.84%LONDON1.69%
    BREAK0.84%MEDIA1.69%
    MILTON0.84%GLOBAL1.59%
    NO.0.84%J1.57%
    HEALTH0.56%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    SUPPORT0.56%IT1.43%
    MEDIA0.56%CARE1.39%
    WASH0.56%PROPERTIES1.34%
    FLOORING0.56%M1.26%
    DATA0.56%BUILDING1.23%
    MARKETING0.56%ENTERPRISES1.21%
    J0.56%TRAINING1.18%
    20.56%ELECTRICAL1.17%
    ENGINEERING0.56%SECURITY1.17%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied75236,139
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2530,396
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2252,427
    74990 - Non-trading company1913,808
    80300 - Investigation activities15345
    99999 - Dormant Company1340,648
    80100 - Private security activities102,286
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1023,256
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified822,058
    62090 - Other information technology service activities812,291
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified715,572
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate56,971
    7487 - Other business activities410,703
    86900 - Other human health activities47,866
    68310 - Real estate agencies43,270
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing34,882
    74100 - specialised design activities33,267
    41100 - Development of building projects37,980
    43290 - Other construction installation32,718
    56290 - Other food services32,833

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08280364 H BOSTOCK CONSULTANCY LIMITED 05 Nov 2012
    08280391 NSA ASSOCIATES LIMITED 05 Nov 2012
    08283902 PHASE MARKETING CONSULTANCY LTD 07 Nov 2012
    08284611 HEATH CARPENTRY LIMITED 07 Nov 2012
    08285478 K. LOVELL DESIGN LIMITED 08 Nov 2012
    08292231 NEWPORT FLOORING CONTRACTS LTD 13 Nov 2012
    08292695 RM MAINTENANCE CONTRACTING LIMITED 14 Nov 2012
    OC380279 PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE LLP 16 Nov 2012
    08301031 EYLES LTD 20 Nov 2012
    08308366 DX2 DESIGN LTD 27 Nov 2012
    08314985 THE SOURCERERS (SOUTH EAST) LTD 30 Nov 2012

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