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Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company closures in Peterhead when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Peterhead when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company closures in Peterhead when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Peterhead when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Peterhead 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)

    A total of 137 companies were formed in Peterhead in 2011. This total is 9.3% lower than in 2010 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearPeterheadUK
    2011137452,870
    2010151400,358
    200990362,675
    2008126349,203
    2007160457,649
    Record Year2003 (225)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 61 companies were formed in Peterhead. This figure is 15.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Peterhead occurred in 2002 when a total of 109 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)PeterheadUK
    201161224,135
    201072196,609
    % change-15.3%14.0%
    Record Year2002 (109)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 28 companies were registered in Peterhead during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a decrease of 20.0% 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)PeterheadUK
    201128109,623
    20103595,117
    % change-20.0%15.3%
    Record Year 2002 (57) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20117147
    New companies in 201014165
    % change-50.0%-12.5%40.0%
    Record Year2003 (18)2003 (17)2002 (27)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company closures in Peterhead when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 105 companies were dissolved in Peterhead in 2011. This total is 7.1% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearPeterheadUK
    2011105314,523
    201098342,232
    200985533,773
    200853237,901
    200773220,295
    Record Year2011 (105)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Peterhead when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company closures in Peterhead when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 60 companies were dissolved in Peterhead. This figure is 27.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Peterhead occurred in 2011 when a total of 60 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)PeterheadUK
    201160152,213
    201047164,601
    % change27.7%-7.5%
    Record Year2011 (60)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 Peterhead when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 35 companies were dissolved in Peterhead during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 94.4% 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)PeterheadUK
    20113579,983
    20101876,896
    % change94.4%4.0%
    Record Year 2011 (35) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

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

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201113139
    Closed companies in 2010126
    % change8.3%inf%50%
    Record Year2008 (14)2011 (13)2011 (9)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 32 companies were added to the company register for Peterhead in 2011. This number represents growth of 21.2% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 21 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Peterhead company register grew by 191 companies.

    YearPeterheadUK
    201132138,347
    20105358,126
    20095-171,098
    200873111,302
    200787237,354
    Record Year2003 (191)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Peterhead increased by 1 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)PeterheadUK
    2011171,922
    20102532,008
    Record Year2002 (93)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Peterhead during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was -7 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)PeterheadUK
    2011-729,640
    20101718,221
    Record Year 2002 (51) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2011-61-2
    Net growth in 20102-1
    Record Year2003 (16)2003 (12)2002 (25)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Peterhead formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Peterhead was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearPeterhead
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Peterhead formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Peterhead
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Peterhead formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Peterhead
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-56.5%-25.5%24.5%
    Record Year1967 (0.1%)1975 (0.1%)1961 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 42.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.1% 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 42.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.5% 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 40.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 0.0% 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 Peterhead was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Peterhead in 2011 was 41.1%. 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 Peterhead was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    30.7% of all director appointments in Peterhead 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 Peterhead was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    27.9% of all director appointments in Peterhead 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
    FISHING3.47%CONSULTING5.07%
    M2.32%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    ENGINEERING2.32%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    JOINERY1.93%PROPERTY2.37%
    CONSULTANTS1.54%TRADING2.07%
    BUCHAN1.54%DESIGN1.92%
    SCOTLAND1.54%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    J1.54%ENGINEERING1.78%
    C1.16%BUSINESS1.78%
    GARAGE1.16%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    L1.16%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    ELECTRICAL0.77%MEDIA1.71%
    (PETERHEAD)0.77%LONDON1.63%
    GEDDES0.77%J1.51%
    PROPERTY0.77%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    SUBSEA0.77%GLOBAL1.46%
    (ELLON)0.77%IT1.41%
    INSPECTION0.77%CARE1.39%
    NORTH0.77%PROPERTIES1.29%
    ENERGY0.77%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    JOHN0.77%M1.27%
    ACCESS0.77%BUILDING1.26%
    SJS0.77%ENERGY1.25%
    ROPE0.77%S1.20%
    LOGISTICS0.77%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied42205,525
    7487 - Other business activities3957,052
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1932,483
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1411,768
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified108,671
    09100 - Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction10268
    43320 - Joinery installation91,158
    0501 - Fishing791
    71129 - Other engineering activities41,823
    03110 - Marine fishing4123
    86900 - Other human health activities34,457
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified33,342
    7414 - Business & management consultancy313,034
    56101 - Licensed restaurants32,159
    9305 - Other service activities39,492
    4542 - Joinery installation2770
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment22,380
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles22,452
    99999 - Dormant Company221,846
    5530 - Restaurants25,013

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC410425 SUPERWOW FILMS LTD 01 Nov 2011
    SC410469 C & N MOTORS LTD. 02 Nov 2011
    SC410711 MATCON EUROPE LTD 07 Nov 2011
    SC410922 BRI-TREV LTD 09 Nov 2011
    SC411146 THE WATERSIDE HOTEL (PETERHEAD) LTD. 11 Nov 2011
    SC411205 SIGNAT LTD 14 Nov 2011
    SC411207 XEITRE LTD 14 Nov 2011
    SC411216 MIDNIGHT WINGS LTD 14 Nov 2011
    SC411233 GO EXPLORATION LTD. 14 Nov 2011
    SC411283 ARENA STRENGTH & FITNESS STUDIO LTD. 15 Nov 2011
    SC411612 JIC ENGINEERING LTD. 18 Nov 2011
    SC411717 JMM QUALITY CONSULTANCY LTD 22 Nov 2011
    SC411956 AIRSIDE EMEA LTD 24 Nov 2011
    SC412145 COUNTRY PARK INN LTD. 28 Nov 2011

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