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2013 Annual Business Confidence Report

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Headlines

  • 2013 was a record year for company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2013 was a record second half year for company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous October.
  • 2013 was a record year for net growth in Runcorn when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Runcorn when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2013 was a record second half year for net growth in Runcorn when compared to any half year in history.
  • November 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Runcorn 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 (2013)

    2013 was a record year for company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 241 companies were formed in Runcorn in 2013. This total is 28.2% higher than in 2012 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 7.6% growth compared to 491,893 the previous year.

    YearRuncornUK
    2013241529,363
    2012188491,893
    2011168452,870
    2010135400,358
    2009150362,675
    Record Year2013 (241)2013 (529,363)
    New Companies by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2013 was a record second half year for company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 131 companies were formed in Runcorn. This figure is 32.3% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.9%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Runcorn occurred in 2013 when a total of 131 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RuncornUK
    2013131259,931
    201299238,743
    % change32.3%8.9%
    Record Year2013 (131)2013 (259,931)
    New Companies by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Q4 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 61 companies were registered in Runcorn during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 41.9% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 6.1% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)RuncornUK
    201361127,247
    201243119,875
    % change41.9%6.1%
    Record Year 2013 (61) 2013 (127,247)
    New Companies by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    December 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous December.

    November 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous November.

    October 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Runcorn when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2013212218
    New companies in 201219177
    % change10.5%29.4%157.1%
    Record Year2013 (21)2013 (22)2013 (18)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    A total of 118 companies were dissolved in Runcorn in 2013. This total is 7.8% lower than in 2012 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 13.1% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearRuncornUK
    2013118332,213
    2012128293,729
    2011125314,524
    2010179342,233
    2009159533,789
    Record Year2010 (179)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 a total of 62 companies were dissolved in Runcorn. This figure is 1.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 21.3%.

    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
    201362177,021
    201261145,935
    % change1.6%21.3%
    Record Year2010 (105)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    A total of 28 companies were dissolved in Runcorn during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 3.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 29.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)RuncornUK
    20132890,851
    20122770,027
    % change3.7%29.7%
    Record Year 2010 (45) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201310810
    Closed companies in 201211106
    % change-9.1%-20.0%67%
    Record Year2010 (16)2010 (19)2011 (22)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    2013 was a record year for net growth in Runcorn when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 123 companies were added to the company register for Runcorn in 2013. This number represents growth of 51.0% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 37.2%.

    This number is 63 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2013 when the Runcorn company register grew by 123 companies.

    YearRuncornUK
    2013123197,150
    201260198,164
    201143138,346
    2010-4458,125
    2009-9-171,114
    Record Year2013 (123)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The second half of 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Runcorn when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2013 was a record second half year for net growth in Runcorn when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2013 the company register for Runcorn increased by 69 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RuncornUK
    20136982,910
    20123892,808
    Record Year2013 (69)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    Net company growth for Runcorn during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013) was 33 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)RuncornUK
    20133336,396
    20121649,848
    Record Year 2013 (33) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    November 2013 saw a new record in net growth in Runcorn when compared to any previous November.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201311148
    Net growth in 2012871
    Record Year2008 (13)2013 (14)2006 (11)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    In 2013 Runcorn formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2012 when Runcorn was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearRuncorn
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1995 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    In the second half of 2013 Runcorn formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Runcorn
    20130.1%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1995 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    In the fourth quarter of 2013, Runcorn formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2013 - Dec 2013)Runcorn
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1995 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20130.0%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change2.9%27.2%133.6%
    Record Year1995 (0.1%)1990 (0.1%)1980 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The average age of a director in 2013 was 45.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2013 was 45.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.8%.

    Director Age by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2013 was 44.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 5.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2013)

    The record year for female directors in Runcorn was 1990 when 47.1% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Runcorn in 2013 was 22.7%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.0%

    Director Gender by Year

  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2013)

    The record second half year for female directors in Runcorn was 2008 when 38.0% of all directors were female.

    20.9% of all director appointments in Runcorn in the second half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year

  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2013)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Runcorn was in 2008 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    23.8% of all director appointments in Runcorn in the fourth quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.6% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

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

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    TRANSPORT1.72%CONSULTING5.22%
    CONSULTANCY1.51%MANAGEMENT4.72%
    J1.08%CONSULTANCY3.45%
    RUNCORN1.08%PROPERTY2.59%
    MANAGEMENT0.86%TRADING2.08%
    PROCESS0.86%ENGINEERING1.87%
    DESIGN0.65%LONDON1.86%
    HALTON0.65%DESIGN1.76%
    PROPERTY0.65%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    CIC0.65%CARE1.73%
    IT0.65%BUSINESS1.71%
    SAFETY0.65%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    BUSINESS0.65%GLOBAL1.58%
    LEISURE0.65%INVESTMENTS1.56%
    TRAINING0.65%PROPERTIES1.54%
    ENGENDA0.65%ASSOCIATES1.53%
    STORE0.65%J1.51%
    BEAUTY0.43%MEDIA1.50%
    FINANCE0.43%IT1.35%
    INEOS0.43%DEVELOPMENTS1.23%
    ASSIST0.43%M1.23%
    C0.43%BUILDING1.21%
    SMITH0.43%ELECTRICAL1.20%
    MUSIC0.43%CAPITAL1.19%
    B0.43%ENERGY1.14%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied103266,814
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1836,164
    49410 - Freight transport by road167,333
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1327,183
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1355,342
    58190 - Other publishing activities62,517
    99999 - Dormant Company646,762
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified55,698
    43210 - Electrical installation55,730
    71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production51,349
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet58,879
    56302 - Public houses and bars45,503
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate48,733
    74990 - Non-trading company414,223
    43290 - Other construction installation43,149
    47640 - Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles41,217
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified418,034
    38320 - Recovery of sorted materials3456
    90030 - Artistic creation34,138
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified37,823

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08714325 MERSEY BRIDGE VIEW LIMITED 02 Oct 2013
    08722371 ASHLEY FARAGHER LTD 07 Oct 2013
    08722646 BIRCHDALE PROPERTY HOLDINGS LIMITED 08 Oct 2013
    08722866 COPYRIGHT PG LIMITED 08 Oct 2013
    08730292 6IXTY LIMITED 14 Oct 2013
    08730995 KEDC LTD 14 Oct 2013
    08734241 DRY TIME RESPONSE LTD 16 Oct 2013
    08738950 BLACKCAT NETWORKING LTD 18 Oct 2013
    08739877 LANES LOGISTICS LIMITED 21 Oct 2013
    08743197 IAV L LIMITED 22 Oct 2013
    08743859 REACH NORTHWEST CIC 22 Oct 2013
    08744213 OASIS CONSULTANCY LIMITED 23 Oct 2013
    08744464 CRL MORTGAGE SERVICES LIMITED 23 Oct 2013
    08744788 ROGER'S TRUCK SERVICES LTD 23 Oct 2013
    08745530 MORPOP SAFETY LIMITED 23 Oct 2013
    08747764 KDB ASSOCIATES LIMITED 24 Oct 2013
    08750966 DB GAMING CENTRE LTD 28 Oct 2013
    08750973 JETTING SERVICES UK LIMITED 28 Oct 2013
    08754501 H&SCP ANN HOUSE LTD 30 Oct 2013
    08755960 RUNCORN CAR BOOTSALE LIMITED 31 Oct 2013
    08756876 LIBERTY ASSOCIATES (UK) LIMITED 31 Oct 2013

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