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Rochdale, Greater Manchester

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any previous Q4.
  • Q4 2011 was a record quarter for company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any quarter in history.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any previous November.
  • November 2011 was a record month for company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any month in history.
  • October 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any previous October.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for net growth in Rochdale when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale when compared to any previous Q4.
  • Q4 2011 was a record quarter for net growth in Rochdale when compared to any quarter in history.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale when compared to any previous December.
  • December 2011 was a record month for net growth in Rochdale when compared to any month in history.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale 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 Rochdale when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 660 companies were formed in Rochdale in 2011. This total is 26.0% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearRochdaleUK
    2011660452,870
    2010524400,358
    2009523362,675
    2008518349,203
    2007526457,649
    Record Year2011 (660)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

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

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

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 387 companies were formed in Rochdale. This figure is 58.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Rochdale occurred in 2011 when a total of 387 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RochdaleUK
    2011387224,135
    2010244196,609
    % change58.6%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (387)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 Rochdale when compared to any previous Q4.

    Q4 2011 was a record quarter for company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 227 companies were registered in Rochdale during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 112.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well 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)RochdaleUK
    2011227109,623
    201010795,117
    % change112.1%15.3%
    Record Year 2011 (227) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any previous December.

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

    November 2011 was a record month for company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any month in history.

    October 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Rochdale when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011549182
    New companies in 2010474020
    % change14.9%127.5%310.0%
    Record Year2011 (54)2011 (91)2011 (82)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 420 companies were dissolved in Rochdale in 2011. This total is 4.8% lower than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearRochdaleUK
    2011420314,523
    2010441342,232
    2009602533,773
    2008260237,901
    2007321220,295
    Record Year2009 (602)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 208 companies were dissolved in Rochdale. This figure is 0.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Rochdale occurred in 2009 when a total of 286 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RochdaleUK
    2011208152,213
    2010207164,601
    % change0.5%-7.5%
    Record Year2009 (286)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 102 companies were dissolved in Rochdale during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 14.6% 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)RochdaleUK
    201110279,983
    20108976,896
    % change14.6%4.0%
    Record Year 2009 (121) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011284331
    Closed companies in 2010304613
    % change-6.7%-6.5%138%
    Record Year2009 (33)2009 (47)2009 (41)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 240 companies were added to the company register for Rochdale in 2011. This number represents growth of 45.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 157 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Rochdale company register grew by 290 companies.

    YearRochdaleUK
    2011240138,347
    20108358,126
    2009-79-171,098
    2008258111,302
    2007205237,354
    Record Year2003 (290)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for net growth in Rochdale when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Rochdale increased by 179 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RochdaleUK
    201117971,922
    20103732,008
    Record Year2011 (179)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale when compared to any previous Q4.

    Q4 2011 was a record quarter for net growth in Rochdale when compared to any quarter in history.

    Net company growth for Rochdale during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 125 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)RochdaleUK
    201112529,640
    20101818,221
    Record Year 2011 (125) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale when compared to any previous December.

    December 2011 was a record month for net growth in Rochdale when compared to any month in history.

    November 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Rochdale when compared to any previous November.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2011264851
    Net growth in 201017-67
    Record Year2008 (40)2011 (48)2011 (51)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

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

    YearRochdale
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Rochdale formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2010 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Rochdale
    20110.2%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Rochdale formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Rochdale
    20110.2%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.2%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.4%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.1%0.2%0.3%
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-0.1%93.7%263.6%
    Record Year1968 (0.4%)1968 (0.7%)1965 (0.4%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 41.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% 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 41.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% 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 40.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.8% 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 Rochdale was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Rochdale in 2011 was 25.5%. 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 Rochdale was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    19.7% of all director appointments in Rochdale 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 Rochdale was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    15.9% of all director appointments in Rochdale 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
    TRADING2.21%CONSULTING5.07%
    MANAGEMENT1.38%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    SHOP1.01%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    S1.01%PROPERTY2.37%
    INT0.92%TRADING2.07%
    ROCHDALE0.92%DESIGN1.92%
    (ROCHDALE)0.83%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    COLLECTIONS0.83%ENGINEERING1.78%
    SECURITY0.64%BUSINESS1.78%
    CONSTRUCTION0.64%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    (NW)0.64%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    CONSULTING0.64%MEDIA1.71%
    EMPIRE0.55%LONDON1.63%
    HEALTHCARE0.55%J1.51%
    GLOBAL0.55%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    INVESTMENTS0.55%GLOBAL1.46%
    40.55%IT1.41%
    HOUSE0.55%CARE1.39%
    LEARNING0.55%PROPERTIES1.29%
    RELIEF0.46%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    G0.46%M1.27%
    MEDICAL0.46%BUILDING1.26%
    ELECTRICAL0.46%ENERGY1.25%
    ASSOCIATES0.46%S1.20%
    TRAINING0.46%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied318205,525
    7487 - Other business activities10757,052
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified8132,483
    9999 - Dormant Company1820,199
    9305 - Other service activities149,492
    7414 - Business & management consultancy1313,034
    99999 - Dormant Company1321,846
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified108,671
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet102,740
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1012,072
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1017,765
    86210 - General medical practice activities92,285
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified911,768
    56101 - Licensed restaurants82,159
    74990 - Non-trading company88,929
    86900 - Other human health activities84,457
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified73,342
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering75,558
    5530 - Restaurants65,013
    7499 - Non-trading company69,957

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07794285 S P DRIVING SOLUTIONS LIMITED 03 Oct 2011
    07799827 WWW.GBIMPORTERS.CO.UK LTD 06 Oct 2011
    07800231 GBELECTRONICS4U.CO.UK LTD 06 Oct 2011
    07810980 STERLING SOLAR ENERGY LTD 14 Oct 2011
    07817823 HIGHWAY FLEET MANAGEMENT LIMITED 20 Oct 2011
    07818536 TRANSIT TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED 21 Oct 2011
    07819121 M.A. LEGAL SERVICES LIMITED 21 Oct 2011
    07822870 HALLAM TRADING LIMITED 25 Oct 2011
    07827565 ONLINE ACTIVE MEDIA LTD 28 Oct 2011
    07794701 PAUL TRACZ SERVICES LIMITED 03 Oct 2011
    07798296 SOPHRESH LTD 05 Oct 2011
    07801394 MDS CATERING LTD 07 Oct 2011
    07813922 FORENSECURE LTD 18 Oct 2011
    07827079 NUMBER ONE DRIVING SCHOOL LTD 28 Oct 2011
    07799503 EMERALD VEHICLE LEASING LTD 06 Oct 2011
    07801404 ALEX PUBS LTD 07 Oct 2011
    07803647 JOSAR ELECTRICAL LTD 10 Oct 2011
    07805116 FARHAN SOLOMON LIMITED 11 Oct 2011
    07806964 AJM 999 LIMITED 12 Oct 2011
    07807329 RBH PROFESSIONAL LIMITED 12 Oct 2011
    07809918 LANDING BAKERS LIMITED 14 Oct 2011
    07814016 SADIA ASAH LIMITED 18 Oct 2011
    07817452 THE MONGOLIAN GRILL (NORTHWEST) LTD 20 Oct 2011
    07823720 WHIPPYS LIMITED 26 Oct 2011
    07825534 TOMOL CATERING LTD 27 Oct 2011