North Yorkshire

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.

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 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,725 companies were formed in North Yorkshire. This figure is 3.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in North Yorkshire occurred in 2006 when a total of 4,359 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North YorkshireUK
    20132,725269,432
    20122,628253,150
    % change3.7%6.4%
    Record Year2006 (4,359)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,725 companies were formed in North Yorkshire. This figure is 3.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in North Yorkshire occurred in 2006 when a total of 4,359 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North YorkshireUK
    20132,725269,432
    20122,628253,150
    % change3.7%6.4%
    Record Year2006 (4,359)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 1,367 companies were registered in North Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 7.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)North YorkshireUK
    20131,367134,630
    20121,274121,659
    % change7.3%10.7%
    Record Year 2006 (2,225) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,367 companies were registered in North Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 7.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)North YorkshireUK
    20131,367134,630
    20121,274121,659
    % change7.3%10.7%
    Record Year 2006 (2,225) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013509435423
    New companies in 2012421479374
    % change20.9%-9.2%13.1%
    Record Year2006 (653)2006 (858)2006 (714)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013509435423
    New companies in 2012421479374
    % change20.9%-9.2%13.1%
    Record Year2006 (653)2006 (858)2006 (714)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,442 companies were dissolved in North Yorkshire. This figure is 1.7% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in North Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 4,576 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North YorkshireUK
    20131,442155,192
    20121,467147,794
    % change-1.7%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (4,576)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,442 companies were dissolved in North Yorkshire. This figure is 1.7% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in North Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 4,576 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North YorkshireUK
    20131,442155,192
    20121,467147,794
    % change-1.7%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (4,576)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 832 companies were dissolved in North Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 6.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)North YorkshireUK
    201383277,278
    201288580,218
    % change-6.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2008 (1,691) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 832 companies were dissolved in North Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 6.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)North YorkshireUK
    201383277,278
    201288580,218
    % change-6.0%-3.7%
    Record Year 2008 (1,691) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013312240280
    Closed companies in 2012286285314
    % change9.1%-15.8%-11%
    Record Year2008 (912)2008 (718)2009 (446)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013312240280
    Closed companies in 2012286285314
    % change9.1%-15.8%-11%
    Record Year2008 (912)2008 (718)2009 (446)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for North Yorkshire increased by 1,283 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North YorkshireUK
    20131,283114,240
    20121,161105,356
    Record Year2006 (3,422)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for North Yorkshire increased by 1,283 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North YorkshireUK
    20131,283114,240
    20121,161105,356
    Record Year2006 (3,422)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for North Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 535 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)North YorkshireUK
    201353557,352
    201238941,441
    Record Year 2006 (1,749) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for North Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 535 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)North YorkshireUK
    201353557,352
    201238941,441
    Record Year 2006 (1,749) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013197195143
    Net growth in 201213519460
    Record Year2006 (499)2006 (720)2006 (530)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013197195143
    Net growth in 201213519460
    Record Year2006 (499)2006 (720)2006 (530)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 North Yorkshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North Yorkshire
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.1%
    20091.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (2.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 North Yorkshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)North Yorkshire
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.1%
    20091.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (2.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, North Yorkshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)North Yorkshire
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.1%
    20091.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (2.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, North Yorkshire formed 1.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)North Yorkshire
    20131.0%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.1%
    20091.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (2.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.0%1.0%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20121.0%1.1%1.0%
    % change1.6%-11.8%2.3%
    Record Year2006 (1.7%)2006 (2.5%)2006 (2.2%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.0%1.0%1.0%
    UK formation share in 20121.0%1.1%1.0%
    % change1.6%-11.8%2.3%
    Record Year2006 (1.7%)2006 (2.5%)2006 (2.2%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% 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 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.4% 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

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The record first half year for female directors in North Yorkshire was 2006 when 34.5% of all directors were female.

    28.9% of all director appointments in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire was 2006 when 34.5% of all directors were female.

    28.9% of all director appointments in North Yorkshire 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
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The record second quarter for female directors in North Yorkshire was in 2007 when 35.4% of all directors were female.

    27.3% of all director appointments in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire was in 2007 when 35.4% of all directors were female.

    27.3% of all director appointments in North Yorkshire 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT2.15%CONSULTING5.25%
    CONSULTING1.71%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    CONSULTANCY1.34%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    YORKSHIRE1.26%PROPERTY2.48%
    ENGINEERING1.21%TRADING2.04%
    YORK1.04%ENGINEERING1.81%
    J0.96%DESIGN1.80%
    CONSULTANTS0.88%LONDON1.77%
    PROPERTY0.86%BUSINESS1.77%
    (YORK)0.83%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    S0.81%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSTRUCTION0.80%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    DESIGN0.80%GLOBAL1.59%
    ELECTRICAL0.71%MEDIA1.58%
    PROPERTIES0.71%CARE1.55%
    NORTH0.70%J1.54%
    D0.68%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    M0.65%PROPERTIES1.41%
    HARROGATE0.63%IT1.40%
    (YORKSHIRE)0.60%M1.26%
    TRAINING0.60%BUILDING1.22%
    ASSOCIATES0.60%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    BUSINESS0.60%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    C0.56%CAPITAL1.16%
    R0.53%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT2.15%CONSULTING5.25%
    CONSULTING1.71%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    CONSULTANCY1.34%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    YORKSHIRE1.26%PROPERTY2.48%
    ENGINEERING1.21%TRADING2.05%
    YORK1.03%ENGINEERING1.82%
    J0.96%DESIGN1.79%
    CONSULTANTS0.88%LONDON1.78%
    PROPERTY0.88%BUSINESS1.77%
    (YORK)0.83%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    S0.81%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSTRUCTION0.81%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    DESIGN0.79%GLOBAL1.60%
    PROPERTIES0.71%MEDIA1.58%
    ELECTRICAL0.71%CARE1.55%
    NORTH0.70%J1.53%
    D0.68%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    M0.65%PROPERTIES1.41%
    HARROGATE0.63%IT1.40%
    BUSINESS0.60%M1.26%
    TRAINING0.60%BUILDING1.22%
    ASSOCIATES0.60%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    (YORKSHIRE)0.60%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    C0.56%CAPITAL1.17%
    HOUSE0.53%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,008239,154
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management43334,490
    99999 - Dormant Company42645,704
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified31755,604
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified25317,438
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities19726,164
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified18525,110
    71129 - Other engineering activities1514,610
    74990 - Non-trading company14814,505
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1387,453
    62090 - Other information technology service activities11712,885
    86900 - Other human health activities1138,930
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1098,769
    41100 - Development of building projects1029,173
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1018,032
    56302 - Public houses and bars985,353
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities946,916
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles824,921
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate818,120
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment795,676
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,984237,080
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management43434,652
    99999 - Dormant Company42845,726
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified32055,568
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified25417,454
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities19826,270
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified18525,168
    71129 - Other engineering activities1514,630
    74990 - Non-trading company14614,483
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified1387,478
    62090 - Other information technology service activities11912,920
    86900 - Other human health activities1138,957
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1098,794
    41100 - Development of building projects1029,235
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1018,083
    56302 - Public houses and bars995,402
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities946,918
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate858,176
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles824,945
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment795,696

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08470563 DR COSTAS PAPAGEORGIOU LIMITED 03 Apr 2013
    08505848 BLUE SKY JOBS LIMITED 26 Apr 2013
    08503696 RHINO ROCKS RESTORATION LIMITED 25 Apr 2013
    08486311 DMF TRADING LTD 12 Apr 2013
    08489845 BROWNHOWES LIMITED 16 Apr 2013
    08500486 DYKZH CONSULTANTS LTD 23 Apr 2013
    08491733 PENNINE BREWING COMPANY LTD 16 Apr 2013
    OC384808 INSIGHT 4 HOUSING LLP 30 Apr 2013
    08476235 THE YORKSHIRE HAMPER COMPANY LTD 05 Apr 2013
    08472001 LIFEMAP CONSULTANTS LIMITED 03 Apr 2013
    08500988 OLIVIA'S KITCHEN LIMITED 23 Apr 2013
    08504369 GLENANNE LIMITED 25 Apr 2013
    08471780 B3 CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 03 Apr 2013
    08476496 TAURUS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS LTD 05 Apr 2013
    OC384164 HARROGATE REAL MEAT & PROVENDER LLP 09 Apr 2013
    08480518 REDBRICK ENTERTAINMENT LTD 09 Apr 2013
    08480759 R SMAILES LIMITED 09 Apr 2013
    08488587 CONNIVE LIMITED 15 Apr 2013
    08496732 COWCOM LIMITED 19 Apr 2013
    08509504 NHR ROOFING LTD 30 Apr 2013
    08510666 JACK PEARCE DANIELS CONSULTING LTD 30 Apr 2013
    08511430 SWANKY PANTS (UK) LTD 30 Apr 2013
    OC384370 YORKSHIRE CARE EQUIPMENT LLP 12 Apr 2013
    08485312 RETRO FONDUE LIMITED 12 Apr 2013
    08488871 IBBO HOLDINGS LTD 15 Apr 2013