Norfolk
Q3 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q3.
- Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q3.
- September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous September.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
- September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous September.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
- July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q3.
Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous Q3.
A total of 966 companies were registered in Norfolk during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 3.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 966 143,414 2013 934 132,684 % change 3.4% 8.1% Record Year 2014 (966) 2014 (143,414) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 966 companies were registered in Norfolk during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 3.4% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 966 143,414 2013 934 132,684 % change 3.4% 8.1% Record Year 2014 (966) 2014 (143,414) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous September.
July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous September.
July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
July August September New companies in 2014 340 280 346 New companies in 2013 315 314 305 % change 7.9% -10.8% 13.4% Record Year 2014 (340) 2013 (314) 2014 (346) July August September New companies in 2014 340 280 346 New companies in 2013 315 314 305 % change 7.9% -10.8% 13.4% Record Year 2014 (340) 2013 (314) 2014 (346)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
A total of 709 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 28.9% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 709 101,670 2013 550 86,170 % change 28.9% 18.0% Record Year 2009 (758) 2009 (159,405) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 709 companies were dissolved in Norfolk during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).
This figure is an increase of 28.9% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 709 101,670 2013 550 86,170 % change 28.9% 18.0% Record Year 2009 (758) 2009 (159,405) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Norfolk when compared to any previous July.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
July August September Closed companies in 2014 265 187 257 Closed companies in 2013 187 168 195 % change 41.7% 11.3% 32% Record Year 2014 (265) 2008 (365) 2009 (369) July August September Closed companies in 2014 265 187 257 Closed companies in 2013 187 168 195 % change 41.7% 11.3% 32% Record Year 2014 (265) 2008 (365) 2009 (369)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
Net company growth for Norfolk during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 257 companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 257 41,744 2013 384 46,514 Record Year 2013 (384) 2013 (46,514) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Norfolk during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 257 companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk UK 2014 257 41,744 2013 384 46,514 Record Year 2013 (384) 2013 (46,514) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
July August September Net growth in 2014 75 93 89 Net growth in 2013 128 146 110 Record Year 2008 (178) 2002 (158) 2002 (222) July August September Net growth in 2014 75 93 89 Net growth in 2013 128 146 110 Record Year 2008 (178) 2002 (158) 2002 (222)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
In the third quarter of 2014, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
In the third quarter of 2014, Norfolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) Norfolk 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.9%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
July August September UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.8% 0.7% % change -1.9% -15.0% 4.1% Record Year 1991 (0.9%) 2002 (1.0%) 1990 (1.1%) July August September UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.8% 0.7% % change -1.9% -15.0% 4.1% Record Year 1991 (0.9%) 2002 (1.0%) 1990 (1.1%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)
The record third quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2007 when 34.0% of all directors were female.
29.1% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record third quarter for female directors in Norfolk was in 2007 when 34.0% of all directors were female.
29.1% of all director appointments in Norfolk in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Sep 2013-Sep 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage NORFOLK 1.77% CONSULTING 5.17% CONSULTING 1.56% MANAGEMENT 4.63% MANAGEMENT 1.48% CONSULTANCY 3.55% CONSULTANCY 1.26% PROPERTY 2.62% NORWICH 1.08% ENGINEERING 2.07% DEVELOPMENTS 0.91% CONSTRUCTION 2.05% PROPERTY 0.91% TRADING 2.00% J 0.89% LONDON 1.95% ENGINEERING 0.87% CARE 1.94% ELECTRICAL 0.87% TRANSPORT 1.76% CARE 0.83% DESIGN 1.70% PROPERTIES 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.70% HOUSE 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.63% ASSOCIATES 0.67% BUSINESS 1.62% ANGLIA 0.65% J 1.53% EAST 0.65% ELECTRICAL 1.53% CONSTRUCTION 0.63% GLOBAL 1.51% MEDIA 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.50% BUILDING 0.59% ASSOCIATES 1.48% CONSULTANTS 0.55% MEDIA 1.38% ENERGY 0.55% CO., 1.36% ENTERPRISES 0.53% DEVELOPMENTS 1.35% S 0.53% BUILDING 1.30% HOME 0.51% IT 1.30% TRADING 0.51% M 1.23% word percentage uk word uk percentage NORFOLK 1.77% CONSULTING 5.18% CONSULTING 1.58% MANAGEMENT 4.63% MANAGEMENT 1.48% CONSULTANCY 3.54% CONSULTANCY 1.26% PROPERTY 2.63% NORWICH 1.10% ENGINEERING 2.08% DEVELOPMENTS 0.91% CONSTRUCTION 2.05% PROPERTY 0.91% TRADING 2.01% J 0.89% LONDON 1.95% ENGINEERING 0.87% CARE 1.94% ELECTRICAL 0.87% TRANSPORT 1.76% CARE 0.83% DESIGN 1.70% PROPERTIES 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.69% EAST 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.63% ASSOCIATES 0.67% BUSINESS 1.63% HOUSE 0.67% ELECTRICAL 1.53% ANGLIA 0.65% J 1.53% CONSTRUCTION 0.63% GLOBAL 1.52% MEDIA 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.50% BUILDING 0.59% ASSOCIATES 1.48% CONSULTANTS 0.57% MEDIA 1.38% ENERGY 0.55% CO., 1.36% S 0.53% DEVELOPMENTS 1.35% ENTERPRISES 0.53% BUILDING 1.30% OFFSHORE 0.51% IT 1.30% HOME 0.51% M 1.23%
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 1,452 278,481 99999 - Dormant Company 316 48,286 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 306 57,264 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 267 40,717 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 167 29,313 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 166 28,224 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 165 18,890 41100 - Development of building projects 101 10,604 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 93 7,151 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 91 10,361 86900 - Other human health activities 89 11,807 71129 - Other engineering activities 88 5,930 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 85 8,501 62090 - Other information technology service activities 80 12,795 74990 - Non-trading company 80 14,006 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 79 9,914 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 76 5,335 43210 - Electrical installation 76 5,922 56302 - Public houses and bars 71 6,056 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 65 6,630 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,363 263,052 99999 - Dormant Company 322 48,811 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 308 58,078 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 268 41,421 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 170 29,780 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 165 19,117 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 164 28,864 41100 - Development of building projects 101 10,983 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 94 7,363 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 93 10,684 86900 - Other human health activities 93 12,105 71129 - Other engineering activities 88 6,011 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 86 8,701 74990 - Non-trading company 82 14,053 62090 - Other information technology service activities 82 12,999 43210 - Electrical installation 79 6,050 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 78 10,125 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 77 5,472 56302 - Public houses and bars 72 6,211 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 65 6,781
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
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