Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
- May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
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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 Northamptonshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,834 companies were formed in Northamptonshire. This figure is 23.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Northamptonshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 2,834 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire UK 2013 2,834 269,432 2012 2,296 253,150 % change 23.4% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (2,834) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,834 companies were formed in Northamptonshire. This figure is 23.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Northamptonshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 2,834 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire UK 2013 2,834 269,432 2012 2,296 253,150 % change 23.4% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (2,834) 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 Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,376 companies were registered in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 15.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) Northamptonshire UK 2013 1,376 134,630 2012 1,193 121,659 % change 15.3% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,376) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,376 companies were registered in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 15.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) Northamptonshire UK 2013 1,376 134,630 2012 1,193 121,659 % change 15.3% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,376) 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 Northamptonshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 517 447 412 New companies in 2012 394 410 389 % change 31.2% 9.0% 5.9% Record Year 2013 (517) 2013 (447) 2013 (412) April May June New companies in 2013 517 447 412 New companies in 2012 394 410 389 % change 31.2% 9.0% 5.9% Record Year 2013 (517) 2013 (447) 2013 (412)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,246 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire. This figure is 2.5% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Northamptonshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,585 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire UK 2013 1,246 155,192 2012 1,278 147,794 % change -2.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (2,585) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,246 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire. This figure is 2.5% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Northamptonshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,585 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire UK 2013 1,246 155,192 2012 1,278 147,794 % change -2.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (2,585) 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 719 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 1.4% 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) Northamptonshire UK 2013 719 77,278 2012 709 80,218 % change 1.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,795) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 719 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 1.4% 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) Northamptonshire UK 2013 719 77,278 2012 709 80,218 % change 1.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,795) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 210 224 285 Closed companies in 2012 227 236 246 % change -7.5% -5.1% 16% Record Year 2009 (330) 2009 (1,006) 2009 (459) April May June Closed companies in 2013 210 224 285 Closed companies in 2012 227 236 246 % change -7.5% -5.1% 16% Record Year 2009 (330) 2009 (1,006) 2009 (459)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Northamptonshire increased by 1,588 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire UK 2013 1,588 114,240 2012 1,018 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,667) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Northamptonshire increased by 1,588 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire UK 2013 1,588 114,240 2012 1,018 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,667) 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 Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 657 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Northamptonshire UK 2013 657 57,352 2012 484 41,441 Record Year 2013 (657) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 657 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Northamptonshire UK 2013 657 57,352 2012 484 41,441 Record Year 2013 (657) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
May 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous May.
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 307 223 127 Net growth in 2012 167 174 143 Record Year 2007 (337) 2013 (223) 2003 (199) April May June Net growth in 2013 307 223 127 Net growth in 2012 167 174 143 Record Year 2007 (337) 2013 (223) 2003 (199)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Northamptonshire formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 0.9%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire 2013 1.1% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.1%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Northamptonshire formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 0.9%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Northamptonshire 2013 1.1% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.1%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Northamptonshire 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.0%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Northamptonshire 2013 1.0% 2012 1.0% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.0%) 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 1.1% 1.0% 1.0% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% % change 10.2% 5.9% -4.2% Record Year 2007 (1.1%) 2009 (1.1%) 2012 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.0% 1.0% UK formation share in 2012 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% % change 10.2% 5.9% -4.2% Record Year 2007 (1.1%) 2009 (1.1%) 2012 (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 43.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% 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 43.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% 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 43.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 43.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 Northamptonshire was 2008 when 31.2% of all directors were female.
24.0% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was 2008 when 31.2% of all directors were female.
24.0% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was in 2008 when 31.8% of all directors were female.
21.8% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was in 2008 when 31.8% of all directors were female.
21.8% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 TRANSPORT 3.26% CONSULTING 5.25% DRIVING 2.00% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTING 1.42% CONSULTANCY 3.41% CONSULTANCY 1.22% PROPERTY 2.48% J 1.17% TRADING 2.04% MANAGEMENT 1.15% ENGINEERING 1.81% M 0.95% DESIGN 1.80% LOGISTICS 0.88% LONDON 1.77% D 0.86% BUSINESS 1.77% CO., 0.80% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROPERTY 0.77% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.74% ASSOCIATES 1.68% R 0.74% GLOBAL 1.59% TRADING 0.74% MEDIA 1.58% DESIGN 0.68% CARE 1.55% CONSULTANTS 0.66% J 1.54% S 0.66% INVESTMENTS 1.47% TRAINING 0.65% PROPERTIES 1.41% BUSINESS 0.65% IT 1.40% G 0.63% M 1.26% C 0.60% BUILDING 1.22% ELECTRICAL 0.58% ELECTRICAL 1.19% ASSOCIATES 0.55% ENTERPRISES 1.18% MEDIA 0.52% CAPITAL 1.16% IT 0.52% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage TRANSPORT 3.26% CONSULTING 5.25% DRIVING 2.00% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTING 1.42% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSULTANCY 1.22% PROPERTY 2.48% J 1.17% TRADING 2.05% MANAGEMENT 1.15% ENGINEERING 1.82% M 0.95% DESIGN 1.79% LOGISTICS 0.88% LONDON 1.78% D 0.85% BUSINESS 1.77% CO., 0.80% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROPERTY 0.77% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.74% ASSOCIATES 1.68% TRADING 0.74% GLOBAL 1.60% R 0.74% MEDIA 1.58% DESIGN 0.68% CARE 1.55% S 0.68% J 1.53% CONSULTANTS 0.66% INVESTMENTS 1.47% BUSINESS 0.65% PROPERTIES 1.41% TRAINING 0.65% IT 1.40% G 0.63% M 1.26% C 0.60% BUILDING 1.22% ELECTRICAL 0.58% ELECTRICAL 1.19% ASSOCIATES 0.55% ENTERPRISES 1.18% MEDIA 0.52% CAPITAL 1.17% IT 0.52% 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 1,876 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 484 45,704 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 406 55,604 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 349 34,490 74990 - Non-trading company 341 14,505 49410 - Freight transport by road 278 6,562 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 207 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 196 25,110 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 148 17,438 62090 - Other information technology service activities 101 12,885 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 82 8,032 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 81 4,921 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 74 7,453 41100 - Development of building projects 69 9,173 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 64 8,120 86900 - Other human health activities 64 8,930 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 61 5,552 62012 - Business and domestic software development 57 8,769 43210 - Electrical installation 55 5,775 56302 - Public houses and bars 53 5,353 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,858 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 492 45,726 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 408 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 352 34,652 74990 - Non-trading company 334 14,483 49410 - Freight transport by road 279 6,574 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 207 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 196 25,168 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 148 17,454 62090 - Other information technology service activities 101 12,920 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 82 8,083 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 81 4,945 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 74 7,478 41100 - Development of building projects 69 9,235 86900 - Other human health activities 66 8,957 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 64 8,176 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 63 5,576 62012 - Business and domestic software development 58 8,794 43210 - Electrical installation 56 5,801 56302 - Public houses and bars 54 5,402
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