Somerset
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 Somerset when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Somerset when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Somerset when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset 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 Somerset when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Somerset when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Somerset when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,137 companies were formed in Somerset. This figure is 1.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Somerset occurred in 2013 when a total of 2,137 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset UK 2013 2,137 269,432 2012 2,104 253,150 % change 1.6% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (2,137) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,137 companies were formed in Somerset. This figure is 1.6% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Somerset occurred in 2013 when a total of 2,137 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset UK 2013 2,137 269,432 2012 2,104 253,150 % change 1.6% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (2,137) 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 Somerset when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,049 companies were registered in Somerset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 6.1% 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) Somerset UK 2013 1,049 134,630 2012 989 121,659 % change 6.1% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,049) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,049 companies were registered in Somerset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 6.1% 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) Somerset UK 2013 1,049 134,630 2012 989 121,659 % change 6.1% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,049) 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 Somerset when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous April.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Somerset when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 375 389 285 New companies in 2012 360 358 271 % change 4.2% 8.7% 5.2% Record Year 2013 (375) 2013 (389) 2003 (307) April May June New companies in 2013 375 389 285 New companies in 2012 360 358 271 % change 4.2% 8.7% 5.2% Record Year 2013 (375) 2013 (389) 2003 (307)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,180 companies were dissolved in Somerset. This figure is 10.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Somerset occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,850 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset UK 2013 1,180 155,192 2012 1,068 147,794 % change 10.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,850) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,180 companies were dissolved in Somerset. This figure is 10.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Somerset occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,850 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset UK 2013 1,180 155,192 2012 1,068 147,794 % change 10.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,850) 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 540 companies were dissolved in Somerset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 2.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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) Somerset UK 2013 540 77,278 2012 554 80,218 % change -2.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,166) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 540 companies were dissolved in Somerset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 2.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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) Somerset UK 2013 540 77,278 2012 554 80,218 % change -2.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,166) 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 196 159 185 Closed companies in 2012 162 210 182 % change 21.0% -24.3% 2% Record Year 2009 (297) 2009 (549) 2009 (320) April May June Closed companies in 2013 196 159 185 Closed companies in 2012 162 210 182 % change 21.0% -24.3% 2% Record Year 2009 (297) 2009 (549) 2009 (320)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Somerset increased by 957 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset UK 2013 957 114,240 2012 1,036 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,527) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Somerset increased by 957 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset UK 2013 957 114,240 2012 1,036 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,527) 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 Somerset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 509 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Somerset UK 2013 509 57,352 2012 435 41,441 Record Year 2013 (509) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Somerset during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 509 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Somerset UK 2013 509 57,352 2012 435 41,441 Record Year 2013 (509) 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 179 230 100 Net growth in 2012 198 148 89 Record Year 2003 (274) 2003 (268) 2008 (212) April May June Net growth in 2013 179 230 100 Net growth in 2012 198 148 89 Record Year 2003 (274) 2003 (268) 2008 (212)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Somerset formed 0.8% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Somerset formed 0.8% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Somerset 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1991 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Somerset formed 0.8% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Somerset 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.2%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Somerset formed 0.8% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Somerset 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.2%) 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 0.8% 0.9% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.9% 0.8% 0.7% % change -12.5% 5.6% -4.8% Record Year 2002 (1.1%) 1990 (1.3%) 1991 (1.3%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.9% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.9% 0.8% 0.7% % change -12.5% 5.6% -4.8% Record Year 2002 (1.1%) 1990 (1.3%) 1991 (1.3%)
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 46.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% 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 46.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% 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 46.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% 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 46.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% 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 Somerset was 2007 when 35.3% of all directors were female.
30.8% of all director appointments in Somerset 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 Somerset was 2007 when 35.3% of all directors were female.
30.8% of all director appointments in Somerset 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 Somerset was in 2005 when 35.1% of all directors were female.
29.0% of all director appointments in Somerset 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 Somerset was in 2005 when 35.1% of all directors were female.
29.0% of all director appointments in Somerset 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 2.37% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.84% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 1.18% CONSULTANCY 3.41% BATH 1.14% PROPERTY 2.48% PARK 1.07% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.01% ENGINEERING 1.81% SOLAR 0.97% DESIGN 1.80% J 0.93% LONDON 1.77% SOMERSET 0.89% BUSINESS 1.77% M 0.75% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% BUSINESS 0.73% CONSULTANTS 1.68% FARM 0.71% ASSOCIATES 1.68% DEVELOPMENTS 0.71% GLOBAL 1.59% ASSOCIATES 0.69% MEDIA 1.58% WEST 0.67% CARE 1.55% ENGINEERING 0.65% J 1.54% HOUSE 0.63% INVESTMENTS 1.47% MEDIA 0.61% PROPERTIES 1.41% CONSTRUCTION 0.61% IT 1.40% D 0.61% M 1.26% (SW) 0.59% BUILDING 1.22% DESIGN 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% BUILDING 0.59% ENTERPRISES 1.18% CARE 0.59% CAPITAL 1.16% ELECTRICAL 0.57% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.37% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.84% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTANCY 1.18% CONSULTANCY 3.42% BATH 1.14% PROPERTY 2.48% PARK 1.07% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.01% ENGINEERING 1.82% SOLAR 0.97% DESIGN 1.79% J 0.93% LONDON 1.78% SOMERSET 0.89% BUSINESS 1.77% M 0.75% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% BUSINESS 0.73% CONSULTANTS 1.68% FARM 0.73% ASSOCIATES 1.68% DEVELOPMENTS 0.71% GLOBAL 1.60% ASSOCIATES 0.69% MEDIA 1.58% WEST 0.67% CARE 1.55% ENGINEERING 0.65% J 1.53% D 0.63% INVESTMENTS 1.47% HOUSE 0.63% PROPERTIES 1.41% MEDIA 0.61% IT 1.40% CONSTRUCTION 0.61% M 1.26% BUILDING 0.59% BUILDING 1.22% CARE 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% (SW) 0.59% ENTERPRISES 1.18% DESIGN 0.59% CAPITAL 1.17% ELECTRICAL 0.57% 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 1,398 239,154 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 380 34,490 99999 - Dormant Company 368 45,704 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 312 55,604 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 200 26,164 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 161 17,438 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 148 25,110 62090 - Other information technology service activities 115 12,885 41100 - Development of building projects 109 9,173 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 105 8,032 74990 - Non-trading company 94 14,505 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 88 7,453 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 81 8,120 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 77 6,916 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 77 5,846 86900 - Other human health activities 76 8,930 62012 - Business and domestic software development 74 8,769 56302 - Public houses and bars 72 5,353 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 70 4,921 98000 - Residents property management 70 4,785 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,382 237,080 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 380 34,652 99999 - Dormant Company 371 45,726 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 313 55,568 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 201 26,270 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 162 17,454 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 148 25,168 62090 - Other information technology service activities 115 12,920 41100 - Development of building projects 108 9,235 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 104 8,083 74990 - Non-trading company 98 14,483 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 89 7,478 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 81 8,176 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 78 5,876 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 77 6,918 86900 - Other human health activities 76 8,957 56302 - Public houses and bars 75 5,402 62012 - Business and domestic software development 74 8,794 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 70 4,945 98000 - Residents property management 69 4,825
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