Paignton, Devon

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Paignton when compared to any previous October.

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 (2010)

    A total of 125 companies were formed in Paignton in 2010. This total is 0.8% lower than in 2009 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearPaigntonUK
    2010125400,358
    2009126362,675
    2008112349,203
    2007142457,649
    2006283405,440
    Record Year2006 (283)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 65 companies were formed in Paignton. This figure is 20.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Paignton occurred in 2003 when a total of 95 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)PaigntonUK
    201065196,609
    200954180,654
    % change20.4%8.8%
    Record Year2003 (95)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 35 companies were registered in Paignton during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 34.6% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)PaigntonUK
    20103595,117
    20092685,983
    % change34.6%10.6%
    Record Year 2003 (45) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Paignton when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20101979
    New companies in 20097109
    % change171.4%-30.0%0.0%
    Record Year2010 (19)2003 (20)2002 (16)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 104 companies were dissolved in Paignton in 2010. This total is 32.5% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearPaigntonUK
    2010104342,232
    2009154533,773
    200875237,901
    2007209220,295
    200670200,166
    Record Year2007 (209)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 49 companies were dissolved in Paignton. This figure is 30.0% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Paignton occurred in 2007 when a total of 173 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)PaigntonUK
    201049164,601
    200970244,537
    % change-30.0%-32.7%
    Record Year2007 (173)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 25 companies were dissolved in Paignton during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 24.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)PaigntonUK
    20102576,896
    20093385,136
    % change-24.2%-9.7%
    Record Year 2007 (152) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 20109115
    Closed companies in 200913119
    % change-30.8%0.0%-44%
    Record Year2009 (13)2007 (146)2009 (9)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 21 companies were added to the company register for Paignton in 2010. This number represents growth of 16.7% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 49 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2006 when the Paignton company register grew by 213 companies.

    YearPaigntonUK
    20102158,126
    2009-28-171,098
    200837111,302
    2007-67237,354
    2006213205,274
    Record Year2006 (213)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Paignton increased by 16 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)PaigntonUK
    20101632,008
    2009-16-63,883
    Record Year2003 (69)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Paignton during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 10 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)PaigntonUK
    20101018,221
    2009-7847
    Record Year 2003 (39) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201010-44
    Net growth in 2009-6-10
    Record Year2007 (15)2003 (19)2002 (15)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Paignton formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Paignton was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearPaignton
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1964 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Paignton formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Paignton
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1964 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Paignton formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Paignton
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1964 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change137.4%-37.4%-4.9%
    Record Year1964 (0.3%)1964 (0.1%)1961 (0.4%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 47.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.2% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 9.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 46.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.5% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 10.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 43.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 10.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

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

    The percentage of female directors in Paignton in 2010 was 34.2%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

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

    24.3% of all director appointments in Paignton in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

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

    26.2% of all director appointments in Paignton in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT3.58%CONSULTING5.06%
    COURT1.43%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    (DEVON)1.43%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    C1.43%PROPERTY2.36%
    (PAIGNTON)1.08%TRADING2.11%
    TORBAY1.08%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    DESIGN1.08%DESIGN1.92%
    HOUSE1.08%BUSINESS1.82%
    RTM0.72%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    NEW0.72%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    GARAGE0.72%MEDIA1.71%
    CONSTRUCTION0.72%ENGINEERING1.62%
    TREE0.72%LONDON1.60%
    OAK0.72%CARE1.45%
    WILLIAMS0.72%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    MEDIA0.72%GLOBAL1.43%
    PLUS0.72%J1.42%
    EDWARDS0.72%IT1.41%
    INVESTMENTS0.72%PROPERTIES1.34%
    LIFE0.72%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    (TORBAY)0.72%BUILDING1.34%
    PAIGNTON0.72%M1.30%
    CLUB0.72%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    DIRECT0.72%SYSTEMS1.24%
    SECURITY0.72%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied59199,572
    98000 - Residents property management213,235
    7487 - Other business activities1163,348
    9999 - Dormant Company720,144
    9305 - Other service activities78,858
    9800 - Residents Property Management41,563
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering46,598
    4534 - Other building installation42,357
    56302 - Public houses and bars41,542
    43210 - Electrical installation42,980
    86900 - Other human health activities33,700
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified31,926
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing32,522
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified32,854
    70100 - Activities of head offices32,862
    43310 - Plastering3405
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified327,550
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management314,505
    4533 - Plumbing21,526
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified27,088

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07454381 GURI PRODUCTS LIMITED 29 Nov 2010
    07438603 WILLIAMS HEDGE AND CO LTD 12 Nov 2010
    07431632 TELEVISION TORBAY LIMITED 05 Nov 2010
    07424596 DART COMMERCIAL LIMITED 01 Nov 2010
    07446082 RIVIERA DECKING LIMITED 22 Nov 2010
    07432092 GOODRINGTON METHODIST PRE SCHOOL LIMITED 08 Nov 2010
    07429580 M & C PLASTERING LIMITED 04 Nov 2010

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