Shropshire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2014 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 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,234 companies were formed in Shropshire. This figure is 6.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Shropshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 1,234 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2014 1,234 300,731 2013 1,162 269,432 % change 6.2% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (1,234) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,234 companies were formed in Shropshire. This figure is 6.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Shropshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 1,234 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2014 1,234 300,731 2013 1,162 269,432 % change 6.2% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (1,234) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 576 companies were registered in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 576 150,009 2013 571 134,630 % change 0.9% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (576) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 576 companies were registered in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 576 150,009 2013 571 134,630 % change 0.9% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (576) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Shropshire when compared to any previous April.
April 2014 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 2014 213 194 169 New companies in 2013 206 197 168 % change 3.4% -1.5% 0.6% Record Year 2014 (213) 2013 (197) 2011 (179) April May June New companies in 2014 213 194 169 New companies in 2013 206 197 168 % change 3.4% -1.5% 0.6% Record Year 2014 (213) 2013 (197) 2011 (179)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 750 companies were dissolved in Shropshire. This figure is 61.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 750 177,207 2013 465 155,192 % change 61.3% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (903) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 750 companies were dissolved in Shropshire. This figure is 61.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 750 177,207 2013 465 155,192 % change 61.3% 14.2% 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 2014)
A total of 389 companies were dissolved in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 55.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 389 94,837 2013 251 77,278 % change 55.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (535) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 389 companies were dissolved in Shropshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 55.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 389 94,837 2013 251 77,278 % change 55.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (535) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 105 150 134 Closed companies in 2013 77 83 91 % change 36.4% 80.7% 47% Record Year 2009 (127) 2009 (262) 2010 (151) April May June Closed companies in 2014 105 150 134 Closed companies in 2013 77 83 91 % change 36.4% 80.7% 47% Record Year 2009 (127) 2009 (262) 2010 (151)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Shropshire increased by 484 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2014 484 123,524 2013 697 114,240 Record Year 2003 (837) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Shropshire increased by 484 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire UK 2014 484 123,524 2013 697 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for Shropshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 187 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 187 55,172 2013 320 57,352 Record Year 2013 (320) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Shropshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 187 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire UK 2014 187 55,172 2013 320 57,352 Record Year 2013 (320) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 108 44 35 Net growth in 2013 129 114 77 Record Year 2003 (137) 2003 (142) 2003 (136) April May June Net growth in 2014 108 44 35 Net growth in 2013 129 114 77 Record Year 2003 (137) 2003 (142) 2003 (136)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.4%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.4%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Shropshire 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.5% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.6%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.4% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Shropshire formed 0.4% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Shropshire 2014 0.4% 2013 0.4% 2012 0.4% 2011 0.4% 2010 0.5% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.5%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% % change -6.7% -9.1% -12.8% Record Year 2005 (0.6%) 2008 (0.5%) 1990 (0.6%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% UK formation share in 2013 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% % change -6.7% -9.1% -12.8% Record Year 2005 (0.6%) 2008 (0.5%) 1990 (0.6%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Shropshire was 2005 when 34.7% of all directors were female.
30.2% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the first half of 2014 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.
30.2% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the first half of 2014 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 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Shropshire was in 2006 when 35.9% of all directors were female.
30.2% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% 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.
30.2% of all director appointments in Shropshire in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.54% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTANCY 1.47% MANAGEMENT 4.64% SHROPSHIRE 1.32% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTING 1.28% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 0.91% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTIES 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.99% CONSULTANTS 0.85% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CARE 0.81% LONDON 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.75% CARE 1.85% J 0.69% DESIGN 1.75% D 0.63% CONSULTANTS 1.73% MEDIA 0.63% BUSINESS 1.69% SHREWSBURY 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRAINING 0.60% TRANSPORT 1.58% S 0.56% GLOBAL 1.55% TRADING 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.55% IT 0.56% J 1.51% HOUSE 0.56% ASSOCIATES 1.48% DESIGN 0.56% MEDIA 1.44% M 0.56% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ASSOCIATES 0.53% IT 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.47% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% HOMES 0.47% BUILDING 1.26% FARM 0.47% M 1.24% DEVELOPMENTS 0.47% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.54% CONSULTING 5.16% CONSULTANCY 1.48% MANAGEMENT 4.64% SHROPSHIRE 1.32% CONSULTANCY 3.49% CONSULTING 1.29% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTIES 0.91% TRADING 2.03% PROPERTY 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.99% CONSULTANTS 0.85% LONDON 1.93% CARE 0.82% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ENGINEERING 0.72% CARE 1.85% J 0.69% DESIGN 1.75% MEDIA 0.66% CONSULTANTS 1.73% D 0.63% BUSINESS 1.69% TRAINING 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.63% SHREWSBURY 0.60% TRANSPORT 1.58% DESIGN 0.57% GLOBAL 1.55% M 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.55% TRADING 0.57% J 1.50% HOUSE 0.57% ASSOCIATES 1.48% S 0.57% MEDIA 1.44% IT 0.57% ELECTRICAL 1.40% ASSOCIATES 0.53% IT 1.33% FARM 0.47% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.47% BUILDING 1.26% R 0.47% M 1.23% HOMES 0.47% CO., 1.20%
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 825 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 235 48,436 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 181 40,250 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 146 29,029 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 125 57,421 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 88 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 88 28,352 74990 - Non-trading company 70 14,351 41100 - Development of building projects 64 10,527 56302 - Public houses and bars 61 6,099 62090 - Other information technology service activities 58 13,024 86900 - Other human health activities 52 11,292 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 51 10,133 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 48 6,286 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 47 7,053 49410 - Freight transport by road 46 9,265 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 43 7,415 62012 - Business and domestic software development 42 9,834 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 41 9,900 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 41 5,375 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 819 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 232 48,126 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 180 40,375 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 144 29,145 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 127 57,459 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 89 19,026 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 88 28,340 74990 - Non-trading company 69 14,184 41100 - Development of building projects 68 10,664 56302 - Public houses and bars 61 6,119 62090 - Other information technology service activities 59 13,042 86900 - Other human health activities 52 11,353 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 51 10,262 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 49 7,088 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 48 6,296 49410 - Freight transport by road 47 9,318 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 43 7,438 62012 - Business and domestic software development 42 9,875 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 41 9,940 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 40 5,411
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