Norfolk
2013 Half Year 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
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,883 companies were formed in Norfolk. This figure is 2.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Norfolk occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,883 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk UK 2013 1,883 269,432 2012 1,832 253,150 % change 2.8% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,883) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,883 companies were formed in Norfolk. This figure is 2.8% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Norfolk occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,883 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk UK 2013 1,883 269,432 2012 1,832 253,150 % change 2.8% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,883) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 920 companies were registered in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 13.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk UK 2013 920 134,630 2012 809 121,659 % change 13.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (920) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 920 companies were registered in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 13.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk UK 2013 920 134,630 2012 809 121,659 % change 13.7% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (920) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 339 284 297 New companies in 2012 298 288 223 % change 13.8% -1.4% 33.2% Record Year 2013 (339) 2003 (301) 2013 (297) April May June New companies in 2013 339 284 297 New companies in 2012 298 288 223 % change 13.8% -1.4% 33.2% Record Year 2013 (339) 2003 (301) 2013 (297)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,195 companies were dissolved in Norfolk. This figure is 29.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Norfolk occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,527 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk UK 2013 1,195 155,192 2012 920 147,794 % change 29.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,527) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,195 companies were dissolved in Norfolk. This figure is 29.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Norfolk occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,527 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk UK 2013 1,195 155,192 2012 920 147,794 % change 29.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,527) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 588 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk UK 2013 588 77,278 2012 515 80,218 % change 14.2% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (955) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 588 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk UK 2013 588 77,278 2012 515 80,218 % change 14.2% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (955) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
April 2013 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 211 170 207 Closed companies in 2012 153 176 186 % change 37.9% -3.4% 11% Record Year 2013 (211) 2009 (440) 2009 (340) April May June Closed companies in 2013 211 170 207 Closed companies in 2012 153 176 186 % change 37.9% -3.4% 11% Record Year 2013 (211) 2009 (440) 2009 (340)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Norfolk increased by 688 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk UK 2013 688 114,240 2012 912 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,292) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Norfolk increased by 688 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk UK 2013 688 114,240 2012 912 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,292) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Norfolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 332 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk UK 2013 332 57,352 2012 294 41,441 Record Year 2007 (423) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Norfolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 332 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk UK 2013 332 57,352 2012 294 41,441 Record Year 2007 (423) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 128 114 90 Net growth in 2012 145 112 37 Record Year 2003 (220) 2003 (227) 2008 (216) April May June Net growth in 2013 128 114 90 Net growth in 2012 145 112 37 Record Year 2003 (220) 2003 (227) 2008 (216)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Norfolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% % change -4.4% -4.2% 20.5% Record Year 2003 (0.9%) 1991 (0.9%) 1990 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% % change -4.4% -4.2% 20.5% Record Year 2003 (0.9%) 1991 (0.9%) 1990 (1.0%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Norfolk was 2006 when 32.9% of all directors were female.
30.0% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the first half of 2013 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 Norfolk was 2006 when 32.9% of all directors were female.
30.0% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2006 when 33.2% of all directors were female.
30.8% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2006 when 33.2% of all directors were female.
30.8% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage NORFOLK 1.96% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.53% MANAGEMENT 4.81% MANAGEMENT 1.51% CONSULTANCY 3.41% CONSULTANCY 1.42% PROPERTY 2.48% ENGINEERING 1.33% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.24% ENGINEERING 1.81% J 0.86% DESIGN 1.80% EAST 0.81% LONDON 1.77% DESIGN 0.81% BUSINESS 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.79% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% (NORFOLK) 0.79% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.77% ASSOCIATES 1.68% DEVELOPMENTS 0.74% GLOBAL 1.59% NORWICH 0.74% MEDIA 1.58% MEDIA 0.68% CARE 1.55% CONSTRUCTION 0.68% J 1.54% CONSULTANTS 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.47% HOME 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% M 0.61% IT 1.40% PROPERTIES 0.59% M 1.26% C 0.59% BUILDING 1.22% ASSOCIATES 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% P 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.18% BUSINESS 0.54% CAPITAL 1.16% (EAST 0.54% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage NORFOLK 1.96% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.53% MANAGEMENT 4.82% MANAGEMENT 1.49% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSULTANCY 1.42% PROPERTY 2.48% ENGINEERING 1.33% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.24% ENGINEERING 1.82% J 0.86% DESIGN 1.79% EAST 0.81% LONDON 1.78% DESIGN 0.81% BUSINESS 1.77% (NORFOLK) 0.79% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.79% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.77% ASSOCIATES 1.68% NORWICH 0.74% GLOBAL 1.60% DEVELOPMENTS 0.74% MEDIA 1.58% MEDIA 0.68% CARE 1.55% CONSTRUCTION 0.68% J 1.53% CONSULTANTS 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.47% HOME 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% M 0.61% IT 1.40% PROPERTIES 0.59% M 1.26% C 0.59% BUILDING 1.22% ASSOCIATES 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% P 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.18% ANGLIA 0.54% CAPITAL 1.17% (EAST 0.54% TRAINING 1.16%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,262 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 321 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 293 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 266 34,490 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 165 17,438 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 154 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 151 25,110 71129 - Other engineering activities 84 4,610 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 78 4,921 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 77 7,453 74990 - Non-trading company 77 14,505 86900 - Other human health activities 75 8,930 43210 - Electrical installation 72 5,775 41100 - Development of building projects 71 9,173 62090 - Other information technology service activities 67 12,885 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 65 5,846 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 61 8,120 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 59 4,580 56302 - Public houses and bars 58 5,353 62012 - Business and domestic software development 57 8,769 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,250 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 321 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 294 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 264 34,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 165 17,454 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 155 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 150 25,168 71129 - Other engineering activities 85 4,630 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 78 4,945 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 77 7,478 74990 - Non-trading company 75 14,483 86900 - Other human health activities 75 8,957 41100 - Development of building projects 73 9,235 43210 - Electrical installation 72 5,801 62090 - Other information technology service activities 67 12,920 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 65 5,876 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 61 8,176 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 59 4,603 56302 - Public houses and bars 58 5,402 62012 - Business and domestic software development 57 8,794
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