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
New Company Registrations
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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) Norfolk UK 2014 2,131 300,731 2013 1,883 269,432 % change 13.2% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (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) Norfolk UK 2014 2,131 300,731 2013 1,883 269,432 % change 13.2% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,131) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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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) Norfolk UK 2014 1,001 150,009 2013 920 134,630 % change 8.8% 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) Norfolk UK 2014 1,001 150,009 2013 920 134,630 % change 8.8% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,001) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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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
April May June New companies in 2014 356 343 302 New companies in 2013 339 284 297 % change 5.0% 20.8% 1.7% Record Year 2014 (356) 2014 (343) 2014 (302) April May June New companies in 2014 356 343 302 New companies in 2013 339 284 297 % change 5.0% 20.8% 1.7% Record Year 2014 (356) 2014 (343) 2014 (302)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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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) Norfolk UK 2014 1,166 177,207 2013 1,195 155,192 % change -2.4% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (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) Norfolk UK 2014 1,166 177,207 2013 1,195 155,192 % change -2.4% 14.2% 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 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) Norfolk UK 2014 607 94,837 2013 588 77,278 % change 3.2% 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) Norfolk UK 2014 607 94,837 2013 588 77,278 % change 3.2% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (955) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 160 266 181 Closed companies in 2013 211 170 207 % change -24.2% 56.5% -13% Record Year 2013 (211) 2009 (440) 2009 (340) April May June Closed companies in 2014 160 266 181 Closed companies in 2013 211 170 207 % change -24.2% 56.5% -13% Record Year 2013 (211) 2009 (440) 2009 (340)
Net Company Growth
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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) Norfolk UK 2014 965 123,524 2013 688 114,240 Record Year 2003 (1,292) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Norfolk increased by 965 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Norfolk UK 2014 965 123,524 2013 688 114,240 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 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) Norfolk UK 2014 394 55,172 2013 332 57,352 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) Norfolk UK 2014 394 55,172 2013 332 57,352 Record Year 2007 (423) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 196 77 121 Net growth in 2013 128 114 90 Record Year 2003 (220) 2003 (227) 2008 (216) April May June Net growth in 2014 196 77 121 Net growth in 2013 128 114 90 Record Year 2003 (220) 2003 (227) 2008 (216)
UK Company Share
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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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Half Year
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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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% 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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% % change -5.3% 11.5% -11.9% Record Year 2003 (0.9%) 1991 (0.9%) 1990 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% % change -5.3% 11.5% -11.9% Record Year 2003 (0.9%) 1991 (0.9%) 1990 (1.0%)
Director Age
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.70% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.66% MANAGEMENT 4.64% NORFOLK 1.64% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTANCY 1.19% PROPERTY 2.66% NORWICH 1.03% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 1.01% ENGINEERING 1.99% J 0.86% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.80% LONDON 1.93% CARE 0.80% CARE 1.85% HOUSE 0.78% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.74% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ELECTRICAL 0.74% BUSINESS 1.69% PROPERTIES 0.70% PROPERTIES 1.63% ENERGY 0.70% TRANSPORT 1.58% ASSOCIATES 0.66% GLOBAL 1.55% DESIGN 0.62% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ENTERPRISES 0.62% J 1.51% BUILDING 0.59% ASSOCIATES 1.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.59% MEDIA 1.44% TRADING 0.57% ELECTRICAL 1.40% MEDIA 0.53% IT 1.33% OFFSHORE 0.53% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% SYSTEMS 0.51% BUILDING 1.26% ANGLIA 0.51% M 1.24% CONSULTANTS 0.47% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.70% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.66% MANAGEMENT 4.64% NORFOLK 1.62% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.19% PROPERTY 2.66% NORWICH 1.07% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 1.01% ENGINEERING 1.99% J 0.86% LONDON 1.93% CARE 0.82% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.80% CARE 1.85% HOUSE 0.78% DESIGN 1.75% DEVELOPMENTS 0.74% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ELECTRICAL 0.74% BUSINESS 1.69% PROPERTIES 0.70% PROPERTIES 1.63% ENERGY 0.70% TRANSPORT 1.58% ASSOCIATES 0.66% GLOBAL 1.55% DESIGN 0.64% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ENTERPRISES 0.62% J 1.50% CONSTRUCTION 0.59% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BUILDING 0.59% MEDIA 1.44% TRADING 0.57% ELECTRICAL 1.40% MEDIA 0.53% IT 1.33% OFFSHORE 0.51% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% SYSTEMS 0.51% BUILDING 1.26% ANGLIA 0.51% M 1.23% CONSULTANTS 0.49% CO., 1.20%
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 1,365 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 323 48,436 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 314 57,421 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 267 40,250 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 170 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 164 28,352 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 163 29,029 41100 - Development of building projects 99 10,527 86900 - Other human health activities 96 11,292 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 96 7,053 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 89 10,133 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 89 8,533 71129 - Other engineering activities 88 5,787 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 81 5,375 74990 - Non-trading company 79 14,351 43210 - Electrical installation 79 6,050 62090 - Other information technology service activities 77 13,024 56302 - Public houses and bars 76 6,099 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 72 9,900 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 61 5,075 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,358 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 319 48,126 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 314 57,459 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 265 40,375 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 167 19,026 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 165 29,145 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 162 28,340 41100 - Development of building projects 99 10,664 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 97 7,088 86900 - Other human health activities 96 11,353 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 90 8,555 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 90 10,262 71129 - Other engineering activities 88 5,810 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 81 5,411 43210 - Electrical installation 80 6,091 74990 - Non-trading company 78 14,184 62090 - Other information technology service activities 78 13,042 56302 - Public houses and bars 76 6,119 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 71 9,940 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 62 6,296
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 09025828 BRECKLAND PROPERTY RENOVATIONS LIMITED 06 May 2014 09042517 CONSILIUM FINANCIAL LIMITED 15 May 2014 09045452 WAVENEYS INNOVATIONS LIMITED 19 May 2014 09049321 INDIAN VIEW LTD 21 May 2014 09031613 SCIENCE & NUTRITION LTD 09 May 2014 09038776 CJB ASSOCIATES LTD 14 May 2014 09050212 THE LIGHT OWL LIMITED 21 May 2014 09064726 HELPFUL LTD 30 May 2014 09019973 THE JACK THE RIPPER STORE LTD 01 May 2014 09022841 APIE HOLDINGS LIMITED 02 May 2014 09022976 DLF NORFOLK LIMITED 02 May 2014 09023978 LITTLE BIG TRADING LIMITED 06 May 2014 09025428 LSN AVIATION SERVICES LIMITED 06 May 2014 09031357 BBL BIRMINGHAM LIMITED 09 May 2014 09034092 NORFOLK CREATIVE HIVE LTD 12 May 2014 09036450 ST.MARY'S RESTAURANT LIMITED 13 May 2014 09043412 ALPINGTON DEVELOPMENT LAND LIMITED 16 May 2014 09049710 HAROLD AND SONS LIMITED 21 May 2014 09051010 WHAT YOU WANT LTD 21 May 2014 09058361 SQUARE SEARCH (UK) LIMITED 27 May 2014 09062539 CURLY YOU LTD 29 May 2014 09019849 OCEAN VIEW INSPECTIONS LIMITED 01 May 2014 09028593 IDEACON LIMITED 07 May 2014 09040285 THURLOW CONSULTING LTD 14 May 2014 09040436 INVESTMENT TRENDS LIMITED 14 May 2014
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