Norfolk
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any quarter in history.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any month in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any month in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
- March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous March.
- March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any month in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous February.
- January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
- January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 1,130 companies were registered in Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 17.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 1,130 150,722 2013 963 134,802 % change 17.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,130) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,130 companies were registered in Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 17.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 1,130 150,722 2013 963 134,802 % change 17.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,130) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,130 companies were registered in Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 17.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 1,130 150,722 2013 963 134,802 % change 17.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,130) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any month in history.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any month in history.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
March 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous March.
March 2014 was a record month for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any month in history.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous February.
January 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 352 342 436 New companies in 2013 282 297 384 % change 24.8% 15.2% 13.5% Record Year 2014 (352) 2014 (342) 2014 (436) January February March New companies in 2014 352 342 436 New companies in 2013 282 297 384 % change 24.8% 15.2% 13.5% Record Year 2014 (352) 2014 (342) 2014 (436) January February March New companies in 2014 352 342 436 New companies in 2013 282 297 384 % change 24.8% 15.2% 13.5% Record Year 2014 (352) 2014 (342) 2014 (436)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 559 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 7.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 559 82,370 2013 607 77,914 % change -7.9% 5.7% Record Year 2013 (607) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 559 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 7.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 559 82,370 2013 607 77,914 % change -7.9% 5.7% Record Year 2013 (607) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 559 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 7.9% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 559 82,370 2013 607 77,914 % change -7.9% 5.7% Record Year 2013 (607) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 163 194 202 Closed companies in 2013 240 200 167 % change -32.1% -3.0% 21% Record Year 2013 (240) 2008 (226) 2009 (325) January February March Closed companies in 2014 163 194 202 Closed companies in 2013 240 200 167 % change -32.1% -3.0% 21% Record Year 2013 (240) 2008 (226) 2009 (325) January February March Closed companies in 2014 163 194 202 Closed companies in 2013 240 200 167 % change -32.1% -3.0% 21% Record Year 2013 (240) 2008 (226) 2009 (325)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 571 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 571 68,352 2013 356 56,888 Record Year 2012 (618) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 571 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 571 68,352 2013 356 56,888 Record Year 2012 (618) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Norfolk during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 571 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 571 68,352 2013 356 56,888 Record Year 2012 (618) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
January 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Norfolk when compared to any previous January.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 189 148 234 Net growth in 2013 42 97 217 Record Year 2014 (189) 2003 (205) 2007 (331) January February March Net growth in 2014 189 148 234 Net growth in 2013 42 97 217 Record Year 2014 (189) 2003 (205) 2007 (331) January February March Net growth in 2014 189 148 234 Net growth in 2013 42 97 217 Record Year 2014 (189) 2003 (205) 2007 (331)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Norfolk 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.8% UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.7% 0.8% % change 16.8% 6.3% -5.3% Record Year 1991 (1.1%) 1997 (0.9%) 2003 (1.0%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.8% UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.7% 0.8% % change 16.8% 6.3% -5.3% Record Year 1991 (1.1%) 1997 (0.9%) 2003 (1.0%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.8% UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.7% 0.8% % change 16.8% 6.3% -5.3% Record Year 1991 (1.1%) 1997 (0.9%) 2003 (1.0%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 45.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2008 when 34.2% of all directors were female.
31.1% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2008 when 34.2% of all directors were female.
31.1% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2008 when 34.2% of all directors were female.
31.1% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.62% CONSULTING 5.22% NORFOLK 1.62% MANAGEMENT 4.67% MANAGEMENT 1.51% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.39% PROPERTY 2.64% NORWICH 1.15% TRADING 2.05% J 1.09% LONDON 1.88% PROPERTY 1.07% ENGINEERING 1.86% ENGINEERING 1.01% CARE 1.79% CARE 0.80% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% ELECTRICAL 0.80% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.80% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DESIGN 0.69% BUSINESS 1.71% ENERGY 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.60% CONSTRUCTION 0.65% GLOBAL 1.58% BUILDING 0.61% J 1.48% (NORFOLK) 0.61% ASSOCIATES 1.48% OFFSHORE 0.59% MEDIA 1.48% EAST 0.59% IT 1.33% ENTERPRISES 0.59% TRANSPORT 1.30% HOUSE 0.59% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% HEATING 0.55% BUILDING 1.24% SYSTEMS 0.55% M 1.21% S 0.55% CAPITAL 1.20% PLUMBING 0.52% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage NORFOLK 1.64% CONSULTING 5.23% CONSULTING 1.62% MANAGEMENT 4.69% MANAGEMENT 1.51% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.39% PROPERTY 2.64% NORWICH 1.13% TRADING 2.05% J 1.11% LONDON 1.90% PROPERTY 1.09% ENGINEERING 1.87% ENGINEERING 1.01% CARE 1.80% CARE 0.80% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% ELECTRICAL 0.80% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.78% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DESIGN 0.69% BUSINESS 1.71% ENERGY 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.67% INVESTMENTS 1.60% CONSTRUCTION 0.65% GLOBAL 1.59% ENTERPRISES 0.61% MEDIA 1.49% HOUSE 0.61% J 1.49% (NORFOLK) 0.61% ASSOCIATES 1.48% OFFSHORE 0.59% IT 1.34% BUILDING 0.59% TRANSPORT 1.30% EAST 0.59% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% S 0.57% BUILDING 1.24% HEATING 0.55% CAPITAL 1.21% SYSTEMS 0.52% M 1.21% PLUMBING 0.52% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.62% CONSULTING 5.23% NORFOLK 1.60% MANAGEMENT 4.69% MANAGEMENT 1.51% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.39% PROPERTY 2.64% NORWICH 1.18% TRADING 2.04% J 1.11% LONDON 1.90% PROPERTY 1.09% ENGINEERING 1.87% ENGINEERING 1.01% CARE 1.80% CARE 0.82% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.80% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.78% CONSULTANTS 1.73% DESIGN 0.71% BUSINESS 1.71% ENERGY 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTIES 0.67% INVESTMENTS 1.59% CONSTRUCTION 0.65% GLOBAL 1.59% HOUSE 0.61% MEDIA 1.49% ENTERPRISES 0.61% J 1.48% (NORFOLK) 0.61% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BUILDING 0.59% IT 1.34% EAST 0.59% TRANSPORT 1.30% S 0.57% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% OFFSHORE 0.57% BUILDING 1.24% HEATING 0.55% CAPITAL 1.21% SYSTEMS 0.53% M 1.20% PLUMBING 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 1,532 280,210 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 327 56,411 99999 - Dormant Company 315 47,084 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 276 37,882 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 171 18,491 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 162 26,700 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 152 27,750 71129 - Other engineering activities 92 5,477 86900 - Other human health activities 91 10,273 41100 - Development of building projects 89 9,855 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 84 6,559 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 82 8,155 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 80 9,284 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 80 5,130 74990 - Non-trading company 77 14,135 43210 - Electrical installation 74 5,885 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 74 9,358 56302 - Public houses and bars 72 5,732 62090 - Other information technology service activities 63 12,813 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 61 4,866 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,368 254,725 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 330 57,654 99999 - Dormant Company 320 48,100 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 282 39,157 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 174 19,018 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 166 27,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 157 28,692 71129 - Other engineering activities 94 5,643 41100 - Development of building projects 93 10,295 86900 - Other human health activities 93 10,681 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 87 8,495 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 86 6,890 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 84 9,713 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 82 5,360 74990 - Non-trading company 78 14,336 43210 - Electrical installation 77 6,100 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 75 9,673 56302 - Public houses and bars 74 6,008 62090 - Other information technology service activities 66 13,149 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 63 5,062 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,366 254,441 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 329 57,543 99999 - Dormant Company 315 47,692 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 280 39,242 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 171 18,956 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 165 27,543 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 158 28,770 71129 - Other engineering activities 96 5,662 41100 - Development of building projects 93 10,399 86900 - Other human health activities 93 10,715 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 88 8,503 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 87 6,917 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 84 9,832 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 82 5,385 43210 - Electrical installation 78 6,124 74990 - Non-trading company 77 14,142 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 74 9,695 56302 - Public houses and bars 74 6,009 62090 - Other information technology service activities 67 13,145 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 62 5,079
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08885755 NICK HOLMES SCENIC ARTIST SCENIC PAINTER LTD 11 Feb 2014 08873843 CREDIBLE HR SOLUTIONS LIMITED 03 Feb 2014 08903344 DIAMOND LIMOUSINES LIMITED 19 Feb 2014 08892112 DREAM PALADIN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED 12 Feb 2014 08900135 CITY ROOM LETS LIMITED 18 Feb 2014 08915983 STARWORKS (NORFOLK) LIMITED 27 Feb 2014 08913657 REBAR FIX FORM LIMITED 26 Feb 2014 08877768 ABSOLUTELY PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED 05 Feb 2014 08883298 LFTW LIMITED 10 Feb 2014 08892855 THREE TOWERS CONSTRUCTION LTD 13 Feb 2014 08893848 GARGANEY LIMITED 13 Feb 2014 08896116 BRIDGWOOD AND SONS LTD 14 Feb 2014 08903041 THE OWL SANCTUARY MUSIC LTD 19 Feb 2014 08914422 P.D.DRAKE LIMITED 27 Feb 2014 08915259 UP2U2 LIMITED 27 Feb 2014 08917528 BESTMART LTD 28 Feb 2014 08894600 BESPOKE PROPERTY LAWYERS LIMITED 13 Feb 2014 08915020 LEAP EAST C.I.C. 27 Feb 2014 08876531 WOODCOCK STORES LTD 05 Feb 2014 08899579 EXHEAT PROPCO LIMITED 18 Feb 2014 08899649 GOLDCHIP COMPUTER CONSULTANTS LTD 18 Feb 2014 08884673 METRO-BTV LIMITED 10 Feb 2014 08902795 O'BRIEN RENEWABLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED 19 Feb 2014 08905292 HIVDA UKS LTD 20 Feb 2014 08906228 FIRST AIDUCATE LTD 21 Feb 2014
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