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Northolt, Greater London

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Northolt when compared to any year in history.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Northolt when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Northolt when compared to any previous November.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Northolt when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Northolt when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Northolt when compared to any previous November.

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. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company registrations in Northolt when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 262 companies were formed in Northolt in 2011. This total is 0.4% higher than in 2010 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearNortholtUK
    2011262452,870
    2010261400,358
    2009228362,675
    2008173349,203
    2007217457,649
    Record Year2011 (262)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 124 companies were formed in Northolt. This figure is 13.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Northolt occurred in 2010 when a total of 143 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)NortholtUK
    2011124224,135
    2010143196,609
    % change-13.3%14.0%
    Record Year2010 (143)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Northolt when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 64 companies were registered in Northolt during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a difference of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)NortholtUK
    201164109,623
    20106495,117
    % change0.0%15.3%
    Record Year 2011 (64) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    November 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Northolt when compared to any previous November.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011192817
    New companies in 2010222814
    % change-13.6%0.0%21.4%
    Record Year2010 (22)2010 (28)2007 (18)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 182 companies were dissolved in Northolt in 2011. This total is 11.7% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearNortholtUK
    2011182314,523
    2010163342,232
    2009241533,773
    200876237,901
    2007118220,295
    Record Year2009 (241)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 88 companies were dissolved in Northolt. This figure is 31.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Northolt occurred in 2009 when a total of 100 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)NortholtUK
    201188152,213
    201067164,601
    % change31.3%-7.5%
    Record Year2009 (100)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Northolt when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 50 companies were dissolved in Northolt during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 85.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)NortholtUK
    20115079,983
    20102776,896
    % change85.2%4.0%
    Record Year 2011 (50) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Northolt when compared to any previous December.

    November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Northolt when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011112118
    Closed companies in 20101584
    % change-26.7%162.5%350%
    Record Year2010 (15)2011 (21)2011 (18)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 80 companies were added to the company register for Northolt in 2011. This number represents growth of 30.7% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 18 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Northolt company register grew by 99 companies.

    YearNortholtUK
    201180138,347
    20109858,126
    2009-13-171,098
    200897111,302
    200799237,354
    Record Year2007 (99)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Northolt increased by 36 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)NortholtUK
    20113671,922
    20107632,008
    Record Year2010 (76)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Northolt during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 14 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)NortholtUK
    20111429,640
    20103718,221
    Record Year 2010 (37) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201187-1
    Net growth in 201072010
    Record Year2008 (15)2010 (20)2007 (10)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Northolt formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Northolt was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearNortholt
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)2010 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Northolt formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Northolt
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.0%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2010 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Northolt formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Northolt
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2010 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-24.9%-14.8%7.8%
    Record Year1993 (0.1%)1965 (0.2%)1962 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 38.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 37.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 35.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The record year for female directors in Northolt was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Northolt in 2011 was 21.6%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The record second half year for female directors in Northolt was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    19.3% of all director appointments in Northolt in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Northolt was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    25.7% of all director appointments in Northolt in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    LONDON2.41%CONSULTING5.07%
    CENTRE1.10%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    CONSULTANTS1.10%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    SECURITY1.10%PROPERTY2.37%
    CONSULTANCY1.10%TRADING2.07%
    CONSULTING1.10%DESIGN1.92%
    GLOBAL1.10%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    TRANSPORT0.88%ENGINEERING1.78%
    CLEANING0.88%BUSINESS1.78%
    PERI0.88%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    ACADEMY0.88%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    TRADERS0.88%MEDIA1.71%
    CARS0.88%LONDON1.63%
    MEDIA0.88%J1.51%
    BUSINESS0.88%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    ELECTRICAL0.66%GLOBAL1.46%
    LOGISTICS0.66%IT1.41%
    DEVELOPMENT0.66%CARE1.39%
    CONTRACTORS0.66%PROPERTIES1.29%
    CONSTRUCTION0.66%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    ENTERPRISE0.66%M1.27%
    BUILDING0.66%BUILDING1.26%
    EXPRESS0.66%ENERGY1.25%
    TRADING0.66%S1.20%
    CARE0.44%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied180205,525
    7487 - Other business activities2457,052
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1611,768
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1332,483
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply117,398
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1012,072
    9305 - Other service activities89,492
    7260 - Other computer related activities87,667
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering85,558
    62090 - Other information technology service activities67,493
    9999 - Dormant Company620,199
    7499 - Non-trading company69,957
    69202 - Bookkeeping activities61,035
    8042 - Adult and other education52,253
    7414 - Business & management consultancy513,034
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities53,633
    8514 - Other human health activities52,637
    99999 - Dormant Company521,846
    4545 - Other building completion52,369
    4531 - Installation electrical wiring etc.41,967

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07867437 BW CLAIMS LTD 01 Dec 2011
    07869699 S G ENTERPRISE LIMITED 02 Dec 2011
    07870313 DIAMOND ALLOYS LTD 05 Dec 2011
    07870711 QRETEX LTD 05 Dec 2011
    07877586 ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS LTD 09 Dec 2011
    07878058 EXCEL SECURITY GUARDS LTD. 12 Dec 2011
    07878453 THE EDEN SCHOOL LTD 12 Dec 2011
    07879537 WIQAIAH/PROTECTION LTD 13 Dec 2011
    07879838 AMAFH TRADERS LTD 13 Dec 2011
    07880056 BRIT LOGISTICS LTD 13 Dec 2011
    07880069 PJ VENN'S PROFESSIONAL DECORATING LIMITED 13 Dec 2011
    07882058 BOUFERAS SECURITY LTD 14 Dec 2011
    07885911 SPARTANZ OF LONDON LIMITED 19 Dec 2011
    07890323 AHLEBAIT NETWORK LTD 22 Dec 2011
    07892622 GFT ACCOUNTING LIMITED 28 Dec 2011
    07893300 PERI PERI INN LTD 29 Dec 2011
    07894312 KORBRA TMS LTD 30 Dec 2011

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