Norfolk

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.

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. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,131 companies were formed in Norfolk. This figure is 13.2% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Norfolk occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,131 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorfolkUK
    20142,131300,731
    20131,883269,432
    % change13.2%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (2,131)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,131 companies were formed in Norfolk. This figure is 13.2% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Norfolk occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,131 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorfolkUK
    20142,131300,731
    20131,883269,432
    % change13.2%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (2,131)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q2.

    A total of 1,001 companies were registered in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 8.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorfolkUK
    20141,001150,009
    2013920134,630
    % change8.8%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,001) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,001 companies were registered in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 8.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorfolkUK
    20141,001150,009
    2013920134,630
    % change8.8%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,001) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.

    May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous May.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous June.

    May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous May.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014356343302
    New companies in 2013339284297
    % change5.0%20.8%1.7%
    Record Year2014 (356)2014 (343)2014 (302)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014356343302
    New companies in 2013339284297
    % change5.0%20.8%1.7%
    Record Year2014 (356)2014 (343)2014 (302)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,166 companies were dissolved in Norfolk. This figure is 2.4% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)NorfolkUK
    20141,166177,207
    20131,195155,192
    % change-2.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (1,527)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,166 companies were dissolved in Norfolk. This figure is 2.4% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)NorfolkUK
    20141,166177,207
    20131,195155,192
    % change-2.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (1,527)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 607 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 3.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorfolkUK
    201460794,837
    201358877,278
    % change3.2%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (955) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 607 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 3.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorfolkUK
    201460794,837
    201358877,278
    % change3.2%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (955) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014160266181
    Closed companies in 2013211170207
    % change-24.2%56.5%-13%
    Record Year2013 (211)2009 (440)2009 (340)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014160266181
    Closed companies in 2013211170207
    % change-24.2%56.5%-13%
    Record Year2013 (211)2009 (440)2009 (340)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Norfolk increased by 965 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorfolkUK
    2014965123,524
    2013688114,240
    Record Year2003 (1,292)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Norfolk increased by 965 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorfolkUK
    2014965123,524
    2013688114,240
    Record Year2003 (1,292)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Norfolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 394 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorfolkUK
    201439455,172
    201333257,352
    Record Year 2007 (423) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Norfolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 394 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorfolkUK
    201439455,172
    201333257,352
    Record Year 2007 (423) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201419677121
    Net growth in 201312811490
    Record Year2003 (220)2003 (227)2008 (216)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201419677121
    Net growth in 201312811490
    Record Year2003 (220)2003 (227)2008 (216)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Norfolk
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Norfolk
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.7%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Norfolk
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Norfolk
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.7%0.7%0.6%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.6%0.7%
    % change-5.3%11.5%-11.9%
    Record Year2003 (0.9%)1991 (0.9%)1990 (1.0%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.7%0.7%0.6%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.6%0.7%
    % change-5.3%11.5%-11.9%
    Record Year2003 (0.9%)1991 (0.9%)1990 (1.0%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The record first half year for female directors in Norfolk was 2006 when 32.9% of all directors were female.

    29.4% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the first half of 2014 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.

    29.4% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2006 when 33.2% of all directors were female.

    27.7% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% 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.

    27.7% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING1.70%CONSULTING5.16%
    MANAGEMENT1.66%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    NORFOLK1.64%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    CONSULTANCY1.19%PROPERTY2.66%
    NORWICH1.03%TRADING2.03%
    PROPERTY1.01%ENGINEERING1.99%
    J0.86%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    ENGINEERING0.80%LONDON1.93%
    CARE0.80%CARE1.85%
    HOUSE0.78%DESIGN1.75%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.74%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    ELECTRICAL0.74%BUSINESS1.69%
    PROPERTIES0.70%PROPERTIES1.63%
    ENERGY0.70%TRANSPORT1.58%
    ASSOCIATES0.66%GLOBAL1.55%
    DESIGN0.62%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    ENTERPRISES0.62%J1.51%
    BUILDING0.59%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    CONSTRUCTION0.59%MEDIA1.44%
    TRADING0.57%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    MEDIA0.53%IT1.33%
    OFFSHORE0.53%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    SYSTEMS0.51%BUILDING1.26%
    ANGLIA0.51%M1.24%
    CONSULTANTS0.47%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING1.70%CONSULTING5.16%
    MANAGEMENT1.66%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    NORFOLK1.62%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    CONSULTANCY1.19%PROPERTY2.66%
    NORWICH1.07%TRADING2.03%
    PROPERTY1.01%ENGINEERING1.99%
    J0.86%LONDON1.93%
    CARE0.82%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    ENGINEERING0.80%CARE1.85%
    HOUSE0.78%DESIGN1.75%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.74%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    ELECTRICAL0.74%BUSINESS1.69%
    PROPERTIES0.70%PROPERTIES1.63%
    ENERGY0.70%TRANSPORT1.58%
    ASSOCIATES0.66%GLOBAL1.55%
    DESIGN0.64%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    ENTERPRISES0.62%J1.50%
    CONSTRUCTION0.59%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    BUILDING0.59%MEDIA1.44%
    TRADING0.57%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    MEDIA0.53%IT1.33%
    OFFSHORE0.51%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    SYSTEMS0.51%BUILDING1.26%
    ANGLIA0.51%M1.23%
    CONSULTANTS0.49%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,365261,557
    99999 - Dormant Company32348,436
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified31457,421
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management26740,250
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified17019,058
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified16428,352
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities16329,029
    41100 - Development of building projects9910,527
    86900 - Other human health activities9611,292
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings967,053
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate8910,133
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified898,533
    71129 - Other engineering activities885,787
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles815,375
    74990 - Non-trading company7914,351
    43210 - Electrical installation796,050
    62090 - Other information technology service activities7713,024
    56302 - Public houses and bars766,099
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet729,900
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation615,075
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,358259,495
    99999 - Dormant Company31948,126
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified31457,459
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management26540,375
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified16719,026
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities16529,145
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified16228,340
    41100 - Development of building projects9910,664
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings977,088
    86900 - Other human health activities9611,353
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified908,555
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate9010,262
    71129 - Other engineering activities885,810
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles815,411
    43210 - Electrical installation806,091
    74990 - Non-trading company7814,184
    62090 - Other information technology service activities7813,042
    56302 - Public houses and bars766,119
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet719,940
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets626,296

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08987169 CAMRIDER HARLESTON LIMITED 09 Apr 2014
    08974274 PEARSONS ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED 02 Apr 2014
    08994434 MENTOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 14 Apr 2014
    08994466 TRINITY GREYHOUNDS LIMITED 14 Apr 2014
    09017935 SEBASTIAN'S DELI LTD 30 Apr 2014
    09004466 ANARCHY PAINTBALL LTD. 22 Apr 2014
    09011781 FULLWOOD HOUSE (ACH) LIMITED 25 Apr 2014
    09015266 WATTON RADIO COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY 28 Apr 2014
    08974683 SIMPLY PSYCHOLOGY LTD 02 Apr 2014
    08982167 GUERIN CONSTRUCTION LTD 07 Apr 2014
    08982981 CAMBRIDGE DESIGN AND PROJECT SOLUTIONS LIMITED 07 Apr 2014
    08985605 THE MASH TUN LTD 08 Apr 2014
    08991058 THE KITCHEN SHOP GY LTD 10 Apr 2014
    09011089 UK HOLIDAYS LIMITED 25 Apr 2014
    09011321 UNIT ONE CURTIS ROAD LIMITED 25 Apr 2014
    09012542 CORBETT & COOK DECORATING SERVICES LTD 25 Apr 2014
    08970831 EVIN COOGAN LTD 01 Apr 2014
    09009887 KAMILA HURREN LIMITED 24 Apr 2014
    08974169 PROJECT MINER FRANCHISE LTD 02 Apr 2014
    08976014 SPF CONSULTANTS LIMITED 03 Apr 2014
    08984147 LIVE GLOBAL LIMITED 08 Apr 2014
    09000035 ENIGMA ROOMS LTD. 16 Apr 2014
    09002649 ACCENT BUILDING SERVICES 2013 LTD 17 Apr 2014
    09003692 AJYCONSULTING LIMITED 22 Apr 2014
    09010820 CHINN DESIGN LIMITED 25 Apr 2014