Shropshire
2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report
NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.
Headlines
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous April.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,162 companies were formed in Shropshire. This figure is 11.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Shropshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,162 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2013 1,162 269,432 2012 1,046 253,150 % change 11.1% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,162) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,162 companies were formed in Shropshire. This figure is 11.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Shropshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,162 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2013 1,162 269,432 2012 1,046 253,150 % change 11.1% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,162) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 571 companies were registered in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire UK 2013 571 134,630 2012 501 121,659 % change 14.0% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (571) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 571 companies were registered in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire UK 2013 571 134,630 2012 501 121,659 % change 14.0% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (571) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous April.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 206 197 168 New companies in 2012 163 187 151 % change 26.4% 5.3% 11.3% Record Year 2013 (206) 2013 (197) 2011 (179) April May June New companies in 2013 206 197 168 New companies in 2012 163 187 151 % change 26.4% 5.3% 11.3% Record Year 2013 (206) 2013 (197) 2011 (179)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 465 companies were dissolved in Shropshire. This figure is 12.9% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Shropshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 903 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2013 465 155,192 2012 534 147,794 % change -12.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (903) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 465 companies were dissolved in Shropshire. This figure is 12.9% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Shropshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 903 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2013 465 155,192 2012 534 147,794 % change -12.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (903) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 251 companies were dissolved in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 17.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire UK 2013 251 77,278 2012 303 80,218 % change -17.2% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (535) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 251 companies were dissolved in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 17.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire UK 2013 251 77,278 2012 303 80,218 % change -17.2% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (535) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 77 83 91 Closed companies in 2012 85 111 107 % change -9.4% -25.2% -15% Record Year 2009 (127) 2009 (262) 2010 (151) April May June Closed companies in 2013 77 83 91 Closed companies in 2012 85 111 107 % change -9.4% -25.2% -15% Record Year 2009 (127) 2009 (262) 2010 (151)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Shropshire increased by 697 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2013 697 114,240 2012 512 105,356 Record Year 2003 (837) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Shropshire increased by 697 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2013 697 114,240 2012 512 105,356 Record Year 2003 (837) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Shropshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 320 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire UK 2013 320 57,352 2012 198 41,441 Record Year 2013 (320) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Shropshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 320 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire UK 2013 320 57,352 2012 198 41,441 Record Year 2013 (320) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 129 114 77 Net growth in 2012 78 76 44 Record Year 2003 (137) 2003 (142) 2003 (136) April May June Net growth in 2013 129 114 77 Net growth in 2012 78 76 44 Record Year 2003 (137) 2003 (142) 2003 (136)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.4%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% 2009 0.4% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.4%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% 2009 0.4% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.4% 2010 0.5% 2009 0.4% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Shropshire 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.4% 2010 0.5% 2009 0.4% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.5%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% UK formation share in 2012 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% % change 6.2% 2.4% 0.7% Record Year 2005 (0.6%) 2008 (0.5%) 1990 (0.6%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% UK formation share in 2012 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% % change 6.2% 2.4% 0.7% Record Year 2005 (0.6%) 2008 (0.5%) 1990 (0.6%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.1.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Shropshire was 2005 when 34.7% of all directors were female.
31.1% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
The record first half year for female directors in Shropshire was 2005 when 34.7% of all directors were female.
31.1% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Shropshire was in 2006 when 35.9% of all directors were female.
32.4% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Shropshire was in 2006 when 35.9% of all directors were female.
32.4% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.64% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.44% MANAGEMENT 4.81% SHROPSHIRE 1.31% CONSULTANCY 3.41% PROPERTY 1.21% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSULTANCY 0.98% TRADING 2.04% DEVELOPMENTS 0.78% ENGINEERING 1.81% BUSINESS 0.78% DESIGN 1.80% J 0.72% LONDON 1.77% IT 0.69% BUSINESS 1.77% PROPERTIES 0.65% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% (SHROPSHIRE) 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.68% P 0.62% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.62% GLOBAL 1.59% DESIGN 0.59% MEDIA 1.58% TRAINING 0.59% CARE 1.55% D 0.59% J 1.54% TRADING 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.47% (TELFORD) 0.59% PROPERTIES 1.41% TELFORD 0.56% IT 1.40% S 0.52% M 1.26% CARE 0.52% BUILDING 1.22% C.I.C. 0.52% ELECTRICAL 1.19% BUILDING 0.52% ENTERPRISES 1.18% ASSOCIATES 0.52% CAPITAL 1.16% SYSTEMS 0.49% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.63% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.47% MANAGEMENT 4.82% SHROPSHIRE 1.31% CONSULTANCY 3.42% PROPERTY 1.21% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSULTANCY 0.98% TRADING 2.05% BUSINESS 0.78% ENGINEERING 1.82% DEVELOPMENTS 0.78% DESIGN 1.79% J 0.72% LONDON 1.78% IT 0.69% BUSINESS 1.77% (SHROPSHIRE) 0.65% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROPERTIES 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.68% P 0.62% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.62% GLOBAL 1.60% TRADING 0.59% MEDIA 1.58% D 0.59% CARE 1.55% TRAINING 0.59% J 1.53% DESIGN 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.47% (TELFORD) 0.59% PROPERTIES 1.41% TELFORD 0.56% IT 1.40% C.I.C. 0.52% M 1.26% S 0.52% BUILDING 1.22% CARE 0.52% ELECTRICAL 1.19% BUILDING 0.52% ENTERPRISES 1.18% MALPASS 0.49% CAPITAL 1.17% SYSTEMS 0.49% TRAINING 1.16%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 732 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 188 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 170 34,490 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 141 55,604 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 130 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 90 25,110 74990 - Non-trading company 87 14,505 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 76 17,438 62090 - Other information technology service activities 64 12,885 86900 - Other human health activities 48 8,930 69102 - Solicitors 44 2,385 56302 - Public houses and bars 43 5,353 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 41 7,453 41100 - Development of building projects 40 9,173 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 39 5,552 49410 - Freight transport by road 38 6,562 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 36 4,921 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 35 8,120 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 35 5,846 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 34 4,580 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 726 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 188 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 170 34,652 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 141 55,568 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 131 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 90 25,168 74990 - Non-trading company 87 14,483 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 77 17,454 62090 - Other information technology service activities 64 12,920 86900 - Other human health activities 48 8,957 69102 - Solicitors 44 2,380 56302 - Public houses and bars 43 5,402 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 41 7,478 41100 - Development of building projects 41 9,235 49410 - Freight transport by road 38 6,574 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 38 5,576 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 37 8,176 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 36 4,945 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 35 4,603 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 35 5,876
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