Runcorn, Cheshire

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2010 was a record year for company closures in Runcorn when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2010 was a record second half year for company closures in Runcorn when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn 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 135 companies were formed in Runcorn in 2010. This total is 10.0% lower than in 2009 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearRuncornUK
    2010135400,358
    2009150362,675
    2008135349,203
    2007166457,649
    2006139405,440
    Record Year2007 (166)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 62 companies were formed in Runcorn. This figure is 12.7% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Runcorn occurred in 2006 when a total of 84 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RuncornUK
    201062196,609
    200971180,654
    % change-12.7%8.8%
    Record Year2006 (84)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 31 companies were registered in Runcorn during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 26.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares badly 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)RuncornUK
    20103195,117
    20094285,983
    % change-26.2%10.6%
    Record Year 2009 (42) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20108158
    New companies in 2009111516
    % change-27.3%0.0%-50.0%
    Record Year2008 (15)2010 (15)2009 (16)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    2010 was a record year for company closures in Runcorn when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 179 companies were dissolved in Runcorn in 2010. This total is 12.6% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearRuncornUK
    2010179342,232
    2009159533,773
    2008109237,901
    2007123220,295
    200652200,166
    Record Year2010 (179)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2010 was a record second half year for company closures in Runcorn when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 105 companies were dissolved in Runcorn. This figure is 41.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Runcorn occurred in 2010 when a total of 105 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RuncornUK
    2010105164,601
    200974244,537
    % change41.9%-32.7%
    Record Year2010 (105)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 45 companies were dissolved in Runcorn during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 60.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares poorly 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)RuncornUK
    20104576,896
    20092885,136
    % change60.7%-9.7%
    Record Year 2010 (45) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn when compared to any previous November.

    October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Runcorn when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010161910
    Closed companies in 20091396
    % change23.1%111.1%67%
    Record Year2010 (16)2010 (19)2007 (14)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of -44 companies were removed to the company register for Runcorn in 2010. This number represents decline of 29.3% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 35 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2006 when the Runcorn company register grew by 87 companies.

    YearRuncornUK
    2010-4458,126
    2009-9-171,098
    200826111,302
    200743237,354
    200687205,274
    Record Year2006 (87)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Runcorn decreased by 43 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RuncornUK
    2010-4332,008
    2009-3-63,883
    Record Year2006 (57)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Runcorn during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was -14 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)RuncornUK
    2010-1418,221
    200914847
    Record Year 2006 (23) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2010-8-4-2
    Net growth in 2009-2610
    Record Year2008 (13)2006 (7)2006 (11)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

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

    YearRuncorn
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1969 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

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

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Runcorn
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1969 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

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

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Runcorn
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1966 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.0%0.1%
    % change-36.2%-10.6%-52.4%
    Record Year1965 (0.4%)1966 (0.2%)1966 (0.7%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 48.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% 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 48.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.7% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.8% 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 47.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% 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 Runcorn was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Runcorn in 2010 was 31.3%. 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 Runcorn was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    26.7% of all director appointments in Runcorn 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 Runcorn was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    21.9% of all director appointments in Runcorn 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
    ACADEMY1.10%CONSULTING5.06%
    GROUP1.10%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    HEATING1.10%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    J1.10%PROPERTY2.36%
    S1.10%TRADING2.11%
    PROJEN0.74%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    HOME0.74%DESIGN1.92%
    BUSINESS0.74%BUSINESS1.82%
    DIGITAL0.74%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    FIRST0.74%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    PROJECT0.74%MEDIA1.71%
    TRADING0.74%ENGINEERING1.62%
    SECURITY0.74%LONDON1.60%
    WEIGHT0.74%CARE1.45%
    VISION0.74%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    LOGISTICS0.74%GLOBAL1.43%
    HALTON0.74%J1.42%
    COMMUNITY0.74%IT1.41%
    RACER0.74%PROPERTIES1.34%
    ELECTRICAL0.74%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    C0.74%BUILDING1.34%
    ENGINEERING0.74%M1.30%
    HIRE0.74%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    20.74%SYSTEMS1.24%
    PROCUREMENT0.74%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied82199,572
    7487 - Other business activities1863,348
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1027,550
    99999 - Dormant Company816,285
    7260 - Other computer related activities68,089
    7414 - Business & management consultancy513,474
    5540 - Bars42,093
    8042 - Adult and other education42,142
    9999 - Dormant Company320,144
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified37,088
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering36,598
    4531 - Installation electrical wiring etc.32,170
    62090 - Other information technology service activities36,330
    86210 - General medical practice activities31,450
    71200 - Technical testing and analysis3446
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified32,854
    93290 - Other amusement and recreation activities not elsewhere classified31,348
    41100 - Development of building projects33,765
    56302 - Public houses and bars31,542
    6024 - Freight transport by road32,401

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07421618 PRESTO DIGITAL LIMITED 28 Oct 2010
    07419839 MATCH 2 MOVE LIMITED 26 Oct 2010
    07418535 LAND OF BEDS LIMITED 25 Oct 2010
    07409002 T.G.S. LETTINGS LIMITED 15 Oct 2010
    07408174 RAB MAINTENANCE LIMITED 14 Oct 2010
    07404346 FITNESS IN BOLD LIMITED 12 Oct 2010
    07396213 EEIT NORTHWEST LIMITED 04 Oct 2010
    07393647 VISION RACER (UK) LIMITED 01 Oct 2010

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