Skelmersdale, Lancashire

2012 Annual Business Confidence Report

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 (2012)

    A total of 122 companies were formed in Skelmersdale in 2012. This total is 13.5% lower than in 2011 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 8.6% growth compared to 452,870 the previous year.

    YearSkelmersdaleUK
    2012122491,893
    2011141452,870
    2010121400,358
    2009129362,675
    2008131349,203
    Record Year2007 (175)2012 (491,893)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 67 companies were formed in Skelmersdale. This figure is 8.2% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Skelmersdale occurred in 2007 when a total of 80 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)SkelmersdaleUK
    201267238,743
    201173224,135
    % change-8.2%6.5%
    Record Year2007 (80)2012 (238,743)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 37 companies were registered in Skelmersdale during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 7.5% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 9.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)SkelmersdaleUK
    201237119,875
    201140109,623
    % change-7.5%9.4%
    Record Year 2005 (47) 2012 (119,875)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2012111511
    New companies in 201114197
    % change-21.4%-21.1%57.1%
    Record Year2005 (20)2007 (21)2002 (13)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 101 companies were dissolved in Skelmersdale in 2012. This total is 33.6% lower than in 2011 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearSkelmersdaleUK
    2012101293,728
    2011152314,524
    2010213342,233
    2009194533,787
    200867237,873
    Record Year2010 (213)2009 (533,787)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 61 companies were dissolved in Skelmersdale. This figure is 31.5% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -4.1%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Skelmersdale occurred in 2010 when a total of 100 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)SkelmersdaleUK
    201261145,934
    201189152,213
    % change-31.5%-4.1%
    Record Year2010 (100)2009 (244,543)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 22 companies were dissolved in Skelmersdale during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 47.6% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 12.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)SkelmersdaleUK
    20122270,026
    20114279,983
    % change-47.6%-12.4%
    Record Year 2010 (45) 2009 (85,139)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 20121273
    Closed companies in 201131821
    % change300.0%-61.1%-86%
    Record Year2010 (13)2010 (19)2011 (21)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 21 companies were added to the company register for Skelmersdale in 2012. This number represents growth of 14.9% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 43.8%.

    This number is 32 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Skelmersdale company register grew by 130 companies.

    YearSkelmersdaleUK
    201221198,165
    2011-11138,346
    2010-9258,125
    2009-65-171,112
    200864111,330
    Record Year2007 (130)2003 (242,541)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 the company register for Skelmersdale increased by 6 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)SkelmersdaleUK
    2012692,809
    2011-1671,922
    Record Year2004 (58)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Net company growth for Skelmersdale during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012) was 15 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)SkelmersdaleUK
    20121549,849
    2011-229,640
    Record Year 2007 (36) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2012-188
    Net growth in 2011111-14
    Record Year2005 (17)2007 (16)2007 (10)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    In 2012 Skelmersdale formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2011 when Skelmersdale was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearSkelmersdale
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1965 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 Skelmersdale formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2011 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Skelmersdale
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1978 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, Skelmersdale formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Skelmersdale
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1963 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20120.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change-34.0%-24.8%52.8%
    Record Year1968 (0.2%)1964 (0.1%)1970 (0.1%)

Director Age

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The record year for female directors in Skelmersdale was 1860 when 35.7% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Skelmersdale in 2012 was 35.7%. The average for the UK during this time was 100.0%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The record second half year for female directors in Skelmersdale was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    42.9% of all director appointments in Skelmersdale in the second half of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 66.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Skelmersdale was in 1977 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    31.2% of all director appointments in Skelmersdale in the fourth quarter of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 66.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2011-Dec 2012)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ELECTRICAL1.17%CONSULTING5.15%
    WEST1.17%MANAGEMENT4.78%
    TRANSPORT1.17%CONSULTANCY3.31%
    INVESTMENTS0.78%PROPERTY2.40%
    FIT0.78%TRADING2.03%
    CONTRACTING0.78%DESIGN1.86%
    N0.78%ASSOCIATES1.82%
    LINE0.78%ENGINEERING1.79%
    RIGHT0.78%BUSINESS1.76%
    PRINT0.78%CONSULTANTS1.75%
    TB0.78%CONSTRUCTION1.69%
    LANCS0.78%LONDON1.69%
    ROOFING0.78%MEDIA1.69%
    MECHANICAL0.78%GLOBAL1.59%
    PLUMBING0.78%J1.57%
    RB0.78%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    ENGINEERING0.78%IT1.43%
    AQUA0.78%CARE1.39%
    PJT0.39%PROPERTIES1.34%
    PROPERTY0.39%M1.26%
    BARKER0.39%BUILDING1.23%
    PEREAT0.39%ENTERPRISES1.21%
    EXPORT0.39%TRAINING1.18%
    INSTALLATION0.39%ELECTRICAL1.17%
    HEATING0.39%SECURITY1.17%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied70236,139
    49410 - Freight transport by road85,165
    43290 - Other construction installation62,718
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities623,256
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management630,396
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing64,882
    32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified52,834
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified522,058
    99999 - Dormant Company540,648
    56302 - Public houses and bars44,543
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets44,829
    62090 - Other information technology service activities412,291
    41100 - Development of building projects37,980
    86900 - Other human health activities37,866
    71129 - Other engineering activities33,763
    93199 - Other sports activities33,154
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands35,132
    43320 - Joinery installation31,876
    9999 - Dormant Company34,599
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified352,427

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08315221 K F ELECTRICS LTD 03 Dec 2012
    08316031 TB & V LIMB LTD 03 Dec 2012
    08316234 FAST FENCE LTD 03 Dec 2012
    08333663 UKI CONTRACTING LIMITED 17 Dec 2012
    08339516 TARGET MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LTD 21 Dec 2012
    08341822 BENCHMARK PLASTICS LIMITED 27 Dec 2012
    OC380682 JM & IM LLP 03 Dec 2012
    08331062 LEGACY TO CAD LTD 14 Dec 2012
    08338032 LID & CO LTD 20 Dec 2012
    08339961 SAFEBOOT LIMITED 21 Dec 2012
    08341861 MENU BOY LIMITED 27 Dec 2012

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