Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newton Aycliffe when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newton Aycliffe when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newton Aycliffe when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newton Aycliffe 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 93 companies were formed in Newton Aycliffe in 2010. This total is 12.0% higher than in 2009 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearNewton AycliffeUK
    201093400,358
    200983362,675
    200876349,203
    200798457,649
    200679405,440
    Record Year2007 (98)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newton Aycliffe when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 48 companies were formed in Newton Aycliffe. This figure is 60.0% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Newton Aycliffe occurred in 2010 when a total of 48 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newton AycliffeUK
    201048196,609
    200930180,654
    % change60.0%8.8%
    Record Year2010 (48)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Q4 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newton Aycliffe when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 26 companies were registered in Newton Aycliffe during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 52.9% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well 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)Newton AycliffeUK
    20102695,117
    20091785,983
    % change52.9%10.6%
    Record Year 2004 (26) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    November 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Newton Aycliffe when compared to any previous November.

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

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 201012104
    New companies in 2009647
    % change100.0%150.0%-42.9%
    Record Year2010 (12)2010 (10)2004 (11)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 95 companies were dissolved in Newton Aycliffe in 2010. This total is 9.5% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearNewton AycliffeUK
    201095342,232
    2009105533,773
    200837237,901
    200759220,295
    200629200,166
    Record Year2009 (105)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 43 companies were dissolved in Newton Aycliffe. This figure is 14.0% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Newton Aycliffe occurred in 2009 when a total of 50 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newton AycliffeUK
    201043164,601
    200950244,537
    % change-14.0%-32.7%
    Record Year2009 (50)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 17 companies were dissolved in Newton Aycliffe during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 0.0% 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)Newton AycliffeUK
    20101776,896
    20091785,136
    % change0.0%-9.7%
    Record Year 2007 (23) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010773
    Closed companies in 2009386
    % change133.3%-12.5%-50%
    Record Year2007 (10)2009 (8)2005 (8)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of -2 companies were removed to the company register for Newton Aycliffe in 2010. This number represents decline of 2.4% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 20 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2004 when the Newton Aycliffe company register grew by 68 companies.

    YearNewton AycliffeUK
    2010-258,126
    2009-22-171,098
    200839111,302
    200739237,354
    200650205,274
    Record Year2004 (68)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Newton Aycliffe increased by 5 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newton AycliffeUK
    2010532,008
    2009-20-63,883
    Record Year2004 (38)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Newton Aycliffe during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 9 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Newton AycliffeUK
    2010918,221
    20090847
    Record Year 2004 (23) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2010531
    Net growth in 20093-41
    Record Year2003 (8)2003 (7)2008 (5)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Newton Aycliffe formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Newton Aycliffe was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearNewton Aycliffe
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1973 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Newton Aycliffe formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Newton Aycliffe
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1967 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Newton Aycliffe formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Newton Aycliffe
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1967 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change75.0%123.8%-45.8%
    Record Year1968 (0.2%)1961 (0.2%)1967 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 50.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% 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 50.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 50.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 Newton Aycliffe was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Newton Aycliffe in 2010 was 28.4%. 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 Newton Aycliffe was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    23.0% of all director appointments in Newton Aycliffe 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 Newton Aycliffe was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    22.9% of all director appointments in Newton Aycliffe 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
    BUILDING1.44%CONSULTING5.06%
    WILLOW1.44%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    DESIGN0.96%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    MANAGEMENT0.96%PROPERTY2.36%
    ENGINEERING0.96%TRADING2.11%
    LEISURE0.96%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    PRINT0.96%DESIGN1.92%
    CONSTRUCTION0.96%BUSINESS1.82%
    PROPERTY0.96%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    ENTERTAINMENTS0.96%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    SHOWCASE0.96%MEDIA1.71%
    SYSTEMS0.96%ENGINEERING1.62%
    INTERNATIONAL0.96%LONDON1.60%
    STONE0.96%CARE1.45%
    WEED0.96%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    COMPLETE0.96%GLOBAL1.43%
    CONTROL0.96%J1.42%
    NATURAL0.96%IT1.41%
    Y-30.48%PROPERTIES1.34%
    CONSULTANCY0.48%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    SFEDI0.48%BUILDING1.34%
    DELTA0.48%M1.30%
    LYDGATE0.48%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    PARTITION0.48%SYSTEMS1.24%
    CREDIT0.48%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied39199,572
    7487 - Other business activities1163,348
    7414 - Business & management consultancy613,474
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management514,505
    99999 - Dormant Company316,285
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified327,550
    5530 - Restaurants34,939
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet31,849
    90030 - Artistic creation31,351
    9999 - Dormant Company320,144
    7420 - Architectural, technical consult21,848
    87200 - Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse295
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate23,755
    7499 - Non-trading company212,000
    4522 - Erection of roof covering & frames2395
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores21,167
    9305 - Other service activities28,858
    41100 - Development of building projects23,765
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified27,088
    5244 - Retail furniture household etc.2901

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07476167 MJ ARMSTRONG ASSOCIATES LTD 22 Dec 2010
    07475323 THE EMBALMING ACADEMY LIMITED 21 Dec 2010
    07471236 SYNKRO SOLUTIONS LIMITED 15 Dec 2010
    07468323 WILLOW CONSTRUCTION DARLINGTON LIMITED 13 Dec 2010

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