Northamptonshire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q1.
- Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
- February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.
Q1 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q1.
Q1 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 1,477 companies were registered in Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly 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) Northamptonshire UK 2014 1,477 150,722 2013 1,458 134,802 % change 1.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,477) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,477 companies were registered in Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly 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) Northamptonshire UK 2014 1,477 150,722 2013 1,458 134,802 % change 1.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,477) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,477 companies were registered in Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.3% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly 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) Northamptonshire UK 2014 1,477 150,722 2013 1,458 134,802 % change 1.3% 11.8% Record Year 2014 (1,477) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 460 489 528 New companies in 2013 470 448 540 % change -2.1% 9.2% -2.2% Record Year 2013 (470) 2014 (489) 2007 (817) January February March New companies in 2014 460 489 528 New companies in 2013 470 448 540 % change -2.1% 9.2% -2.2% Record Year 2013 (470) 2014 (489) 2007 (817) January February March New companies in 2014 460 489 528 New companies in 2013 470 448 540 % change -2.1% 9.2% -2.2% Record Year 2013 (470) 2014 (489) 2007 (817)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 662 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 25.6% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Northamptonshire UK 2014 662 82,370 2013 527 77,914 % change 25.6% 5.7% Record Year 2011 (813) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 662 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 25.6% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Northamptonshire UK 2014 662 82,370 2013 527 77,914 % change 25.6% 5.7% Record Year 2011 (813) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 662 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 25.6% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares poorly 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) Northamptonshire UK 2014 662 82,370 2013 527 77,914 % change 25.6% 5.7% Record Year 2011 (813) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
February 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous February.
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 204 240 218 Closed companies in 2013 260 91 176 % change -21.5% 163.7% 24% Record Year 2011 (319) 2014 (240) 2009 (528) January February March Closed companies in 2014 204 240 218 Closed companies in 2013 260 91 176 % change -21.5% 163.7% 24% Record Year 2011 (319) 2014 (240) 2009 (528) January February March Closed companies in 2014 204 240 218 Closed companies in 2013 260 91 176 % change -21.5% 163.7% 24% Record Year 2011 (319) 2014 (240) 2009 (528)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 815 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Northamptonshire UK 2014 815 68,352 2013 931 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,017) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 815 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Northamptonshire UK 2014 815 68,352 2013 931 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,017) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Northamptonshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 815 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Northamptonshire UK 2014 815 68,352 2013 931 56,888 Record Year 2007 (1,017) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 256 249 310 Net growth in 2013 210 357 364 Record Year 2008 (320) 2013 (357) 2007 (680) January February March Net growth in 2014 256 249 310 Net growth in 2013 210 357 364 Record Year 2008 (320) 2013 (357) 2007 (680) January February March Net growth in 2014 256 249 310 Net growth in 2013 210 357 364 Record Year 2008 (320) 2013 (357) 2007 (680)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Northamptonshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Northamptonshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Northamptonshire 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (1.1%) 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 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% % change -8.4% 0.8% -18.4% Record Year 2008 (1.5%) 2014 (1.0%) 2007 (1.2%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% % change -8.4% 0.8% -18.4% Record Year 2008 (1.5%) 2014 (1.0%) 2007 (1.2%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% % change -8.4% 0.8% -18.4% Record Year 2008 (1.5%) 2014 (1.0%) 2007 (1.2%)
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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 Northamptonshire was in 2007 when 31.4% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was in 2007 when 31.4% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was in 2007 when 31.4% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 DRIVING 2.93% CONSULTING 5.22% TRANSPORT 2.69% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONSULTING 1.53% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.29% PROPERTY 2.64% MANAGEMENT 1.18% TRADING 2.05% LOGISTICS 1.00% LONDON 1.88% J 1.00% ENGINEERING 1.86% CARE 0.97% CARE 1.79% CO., 0.89% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% PROPERTY 0.74% DESIGN 1.75% BUSINESS 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.73% S 0.65% BUSINESS 1.71% R 0.62% PROPERTIES 1.60% M 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ENGINEERING 0.59% GLOBAL 1.58% TRADING 0.56% J 1.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.56% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.54% MEDIA 1.48% MEDIA 0.54% IT 1.33% INTERNATIONAL 0.53% TRANSPORT 1.30% D 0.51% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% CONSULTANTS 0.48% BUILDING 1.24% GROUP 0.48% M 1.21% ENTERPRISES 0.47% CAPITAL 1.20% HAULAGE 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage DRIVING 2.95% CONSULTING 5.23% TRANSPORT 2.69% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTING 1.53% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.30% PROPERTY 2.64% MANAGEMENT 1.15% TRADING 2.05% J 1.00% LONDON 1.90% LOGISTICS 0.98% ENGINEERING 1.87% CARE 0.98% CARE 1.80% CO., 0.89% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% PROPERTY 0.74% DESIGN 1.75% S 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.73% BUSINESS 0.65% BUSINESS 1.71% R 0.62% PROPERTIES 1.60% M 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.60% ENGINEERING 0.59% GLOBAL 1.59% TRADING 0.56% MEDIA 1.49% CONSTRUCTION 0.56% J 1.49% MEDIA 0.56% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.54% IT 1.34% INTERNATIONAL 0.53% TRANSPORT 1.30% D 0.51% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% GROUP 0.50% BUILDING 1.24% CONSULTANTS 0.48% CAPITAL 1.21% TRANS 0.47% M 1.21% ENTERPRISES 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage DRIVING 2.95% CONSULTING 5.23% TRANSPORT 2.71% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTING 1.54% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTANCY 1.30% PROPERTY 2.64% MANAGEMENT 1.15% TRADING 2.04% J 1.00% LONDON 1.90% LOGISTICS 1.00% ENGINEERING 1.87% CARE 0.98% CARE 1.80% CO., 0.89% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% PROPERTY 0.76% DESIGN 1.75% S 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.73% BUSINESS 0.65% BUSINESS 1.71% R 0.62% PROPERTIES 1.60% M 0.61% INVESTMENTS 1.59% TRADING 0.59% GLOBAL 1.59% ENGINEERING 0.59% MEDIA 1.49% DESIGN 0.56% J 1.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.56% ASSOCIATES 1.48% INTERNATIONAL 0.54% IT 1.34% D 0.51% TRANSPORT 1.30% MEDIA 0.51% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% GROUP 0.50% BUILDING 1.24% CONSULTANTS 0.48% CAPITAL 1.21% ENTERPRISES 0.47% M 1.20% TRANS 0.47% 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 2,575 280,210 49410 - Freight transport by road 692 8,014 99999 - Dormant Company 462 47,084 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 391 56,411 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 367 37,882 74990 - Non-trading company 302 14,135 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 246 27,750 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 217 26,700 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 147 18,491 62090 - Other information technology service activities 108 12,813 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 101 5,130 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 95 9,358 86900 - Other human health activities 91 10,273 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 82 8,155 41100 - Development of building projects 82 9,855 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 73 9,284 62012 - Business and domestic software development 65 9,509 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 65 7,313 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 65 5,988 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 59 4,866 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,158 254,725 49410 - Freight transport by road 915 8,584 99999 - Dormant Company 485 48,100 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 401 57,654 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 376 39,157 74990 - Non-trading company 294 14,336 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 249 28,692 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 226 27,652 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 151 19,018 62090 - Other information technology service activities 110 13,149 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 102 5,360 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 97 9,673 86900 - Other human health activities 93 10,681 41100 - Development of building projects 89 10,295 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 85 8,495 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 77 9,713 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 68 7,495 62012 - Business and domestic software development 68 9,818 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 67 6,203 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 61 5,062 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,157 254,441 49410 - Freight transport by road 917 8,608 99999 - Dormant Company 486 47,692 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 402 57,543 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 376 39,242 74990 - Non-trading company 287 14,142 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 248 28,770 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 224 27,543 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 151 18,956 62090 - Other information technology service activities 110 13,145 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 100 5,385 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 97 9,695 86900 - Other human health activities 94 10,715 41100 - Development of building projects 91 10,399 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 86 8,503 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 78 9,832 62012 - Business and domestic software development 69 9,838 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 69 7,527 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 67 6,198 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 08875459 FRONTLINE FACILITIES SOLUTIONS LIMITED 04 Feb 2014 08876778 DANIEL DIMMER - PRIVATE TUTOR LTD. 05 Feb 2014 08877558 ROBERT SLIZYNSKI LIMITED 05 Feb 2014 08878709 D MARGETTS DRIVING LIMITED 06 Feb 2014 08883265 AB THRIFT LTD 10 Feb 2014 08883378 MAPPS(MOBILE APPS) LIMITED 10 Feb 2014 08884433 DREPHER HOMES LIMITED 10 Feb 2014 08886493 NASZA DELY LTD 11 Feb 2014 08887198 MVOSA RUGBY LTD 11 Feb 2014 08887732 BJS2765 LIMITED 12 Feb 2014 08890257 IB'S FREIGHT AND SHIPPING LIMITED 12 Feb 2014 08892822 M VALE TRANSPORT LIMITED 13 Feb 2014 08893411 PAUL JOSEPH SMITH LIMITED 13 Feb 2014 08904631 HARES DRIVING LIMITED 20 Feb 2014 08904923 ADAM PERZANOWSKI LIMITED 20 Feb 2014 08905171 WMC LEISURE LIMITED 20 Feb 2014 08905195 WM BIRD SERVICES LIMITED 20 Feb 2014 08905370 SEAN HARRIS DRIVING LIMITED 20 Feb 2014 08906522 COMPARA LIMITED 21 Feb 2014 08912224 N A STEWART LIMITED 26 Feb 2014 08912253 ATKINS DEVELOPMENTS LTD 26 Feb 2014 08912330 G MILLS DRIVING LIMITED 26 Feb 2014 08915698 NRS OFFICE RECRUITMENT LTD 27 Feb 2014 08915777 BEN ROBINSON DRIVING SERVICES LIMITED 27 Feb 2014 08874084 JMA 2014 LTD 04 Feb 2014
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