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2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

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

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

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

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

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,984 companies were formed in Northamptonshire. This figure is 5.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Northamptonshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,984 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorthamptonshireUK
    20142,984300,731
    20132,834269,432
    % change5.3%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (2,984)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,984 companies were formed in Northamptonshire. This figure is 5.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Northamptonshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,984 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorthamptonshireUK
    20142,984300,731
    20132,834269,432
    % change5.3%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (2,984)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 Northamptonshire when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.

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

    Q2 2014 was a record quarter for company registrations in Northamptonshire when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 1,507 companies were registered in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 9.5% 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)NorthamptonshireUK
    20141,507150,009
    20131,376134,630
    % change9.5%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,507) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,507 companies were registered in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 9.5% 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)NorthamptonshireUK
    20141,507150,009
    20131,376134,630
    % change9.5%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,507) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014551461495
    New companies in 2013517447412
    % change6.6%3.1%20.1%
    Record Year2014 (551)2014 (461)2014 (495)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014551461495
    New companies in 2013517447412
    % change6.6%3.1%20.1%
    Record Year2014 (551)2014 (461)2014 (495)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,508 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire. This figure is 21.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)NorthamptonshireUK
    20141,508177,207
    20131,246155,192
    % change21.0%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (2,585)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,508 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire. This figure is 21.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)NorthamptonshireUK
    20141,508177,207
    20131,246155,192
    % change21.0%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (2,585)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 846 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 17.7% 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)NorthamptonshireUK
    201484694,837
    201371977,278
    % change17.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,795) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 846 companies were dissolved in Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 17.7% 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)NorthamptonshireUK
    201484694,837
    201371977,278
    % change17.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,795) 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 2014178375293
    Closed companies in 2013210224285
    % change-15.2%67.4%3%
    Record Year2009 (330)2009 (1,006)2009 (459)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014178375293
    Closed companies in 2013210224285
    % change-15.2%67.4%3%
    Record Year2009 (330)2009 (1,006)2009 (459)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Northamptonshire increased by 1,476 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorthamptonshireUK
    20141,476123,524
    20131,588114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,667)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Northamptonshire increased by 1,476 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)NorthamptonshireUK
    20141,476123,524
    20131,588114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,667)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 661 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorthamptonshireUK
    201466155,172
    201365757,352
    Record Year 2014 (661) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Northamptonshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 661 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)NorthamptonshireUK
    201466155,172
    201365757,352
    Record Year 2014 (661) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous June.

    April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous April.

    June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous June.

    April 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Northamptonshire when compared to any previous April.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201437386202
    Net growth in 2013307223127
    Record Year2014 (373)2013 (223)2014 (202)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201437386202
    Net growth in 2013307223127
    Record Year2014 (373)2013 (223)2014 (202)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Northamptonshire
    20141.0%
    20131.1%
    20120.9%
    20110.8%
    20100.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Northamptonshire
    20141.0%
    20131.1%
    20120.9%
    20110.8%
    20100.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Northamptonshire
    20141.0%
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20110.8%
    20100.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Northamptonshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Northamptonshire
    20141.0%
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20110.8%
    20100.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2013 (1.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter

  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20141.0%1.0%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20131.1%1.0%1.0%
    % change-3.9%-4.8%4.1%
    Record Year2007 (1.1%)2009 (1.1%)2012 (1.0%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20141.0%1.0%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20131.1%1.0%1.0%
    % change-3.9%-4.8%4.1%
    Record Year2007 (1.1%)2009 (1.1%)2012 (1.0%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 43.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% 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 43.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% 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 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 Northamptonshire was 2008 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    26.5% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was 2008 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    26.5% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was in 2008 when 31.8% of all directors were female.

    26.0% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire was in 2008 when 31.8% of all directors were female.

    26.0% of all director appointments in Northamptonshire 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
    TRANSPORT2.55%CONSULTING5.16%
    DRIVING2.48%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTING1.81%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    MANAGEMENT1.26%PROPERTY2.66%
    CONSULTANCY1.26%TRADING2.03%
    J1.01%ENGINEERING1.99%
    CARE0.99%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    LOGISTICS0.98%LONDON1.93%
    CO.,0.98%CARE1.85%
    PROPERTY0.86%DESIGN1.75%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    S0.80%BUSINESS1.69%
    ENGINEERING0.71%PROPERTIES1.63%
    BUSINESS0.67%TRANSPORT1.58%
    M0.67%GLOBAL1.55%
    TRANS0.62%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    R0.61%J1.51%
    C0.59%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    MEDIA0.53%MEDIA1.44%
    PROPERTIES0.53%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    GROUP0.52%IT1.33%
    HAULAGE0.52%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    TRADING0.49%BUILDING1.26%
    HEALTHCARE0.49%M1.24%
    INTERNATIONAL0.49%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    TRANSPORT2.57%CONSULTING5.16%
    DRIVING2.48%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTING1.82%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    MANAGEMENT1.26%PROPERTY2.66%
    CONSULTANCY1.26%TRADING2.03%
    J1.01%ENGINEERING1.99%
    LOGISTICS0.99%LONDON1.93%
    CARE0.99%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    CO.,0.98%CARE1.85%
    PROPERTY0.88%DESIGN1.75%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    S0.80%BUSINESS1.69%
    ENGINEERING0.71%PROPERTIES1.63%
    M0.67%TRANSPORT1.58%
    BUSINESS0.67%GLOBAL1.55%
    TRANS0.62%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    R0.61%J1.50%
    C0.59%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    PROPERTIES0.53%MEDIA1.44%
    TRADING0.52%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    HAULAGE0.52%IT1.33%
    GROUP0.52%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    INTERNATIONAL0.50%BUILDING1.26%
    MEDIA0.49%M1.23%
    HEALTHCARE0.49%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,204261,557
    49410 - Freight transport by road1,2109,265
    99999 - Dormant Company48748,436
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management40140,250
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified39557,421
    74990 - Non-trading company28814,351
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities24929,029
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified22028,352
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified14619,058
    86900 - Other human health activities10411,292
    62090 - Other information technology service activities10413,024
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet949,900
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified928,533
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles915,375
    41100 - Development of building projects8610,527
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate7210,133
    62012 - Business and domestic software development729,834
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities647,415
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets626,286
    56302 - Public houses and bars616,099
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,198259,495
    49410 - Freight transport by road1,2129,318
    99999 - Dormant Company49048,126
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management40140,375
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified39657,459
    74990 - Non-trading company28214,184
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities24829,145
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified21828,340
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified14619,026
    86900 - Other human health activities10411,353
    62090 - Other information technology service activities10413,042
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet949,940
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified928,555
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles895,411
    41100 - Development of building projects8810,664
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate7310,262
    62012 - Business and domestic software development739,875
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities657,438
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets626,296
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation615,099

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09020625 VIKTOR PEEV TRANSPORT LIMITED 01 May 2014
    09026512 360 DEGREES SOLUTIONS LIMITED 06 May 2014
    09028586 MSA PROPERTIES LIMITED 07 May 2014
    09029961 KKBACKOFFICE LIMITED 08 May 2014
    09037805 ALLAN STEPHENS TRANSPORT LIMITED 13 May 2014
    09039753 MERCHANTS ENTERPRISE LTD 14 May 2014
    09039785 MJG DRIVING LIMITED 14 May 2014
    09041583 DON WARREN LIMITED 15 May 2014
    09043032 GARY CLINTON LIMITED 16 May 2014
    09044728 STAY OUTSIDE LIMITED 16 May 2014
    09045242 STAY OUTSIDE STUDIO LIMITED 19 May 2014
    09045802 FIRST CLASS SPORTS AND MARKETING LIMITED 19 May 2014
    09049105 STEVEN MCWILLIAM LIMITED 20 May 2014
    09050452 THE GREENS ROOMS LIMITED 21 May 2014
    09050861 EATOUGH HAULAGE LIMITED 21 May 2014
    09051969 CARL MORAHAN LOGISTICS LIMITED 22 May 2014
    09053454 RICHARD MCGARVEY LIMITED 22 May 2014
    09054390 L A M S CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED 23 May 2014
    09061100 A&A PVT LTD 29 May 2014
    09064728 UNIQUE LEGAL CONSULTANCY LTD 30 May 2014
    09021389 KAY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED 01 May 2014
    09026989 MILTON CONTRACTORS LIMITED 07 May 2014
    09040009 THORPE EDUCATION LIMITED 14 May 2014
    09049831 MCMANUS PUB GROUP LIMITED 21 May 2014
    09053429 GLOBAL BI DESIGN LIMITED 22 May 2014

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