Southsea, Hampshire

2012 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2012 was a record year for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous Q4.
  • Q4 2012 was a record quarter for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any quarter in history.
  • December 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous October.
  • October 2012 was a record month for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any month in history.
  • October 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Southsea when compared to any previous October.
  • 2012 was a record year for net growth in Southsea when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for net growth in Southsea when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous Q4.
  • Q4 2012 was a record quarter for net growth in Southsea when compared to any quarter in history.
  • December 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous October.
  • October 2012 was a record month for net growth in Southsea when compared to any month in history.
  • The second half of 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous December.
  • November 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous October.

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)

    2012 was a record year for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 600 companies were formed in Southsea in 2012. This total is 49.6% higher than in 2011 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 8.6% growth compared to 452,870 the previous year.

    YearSouthseaUK
    2012600491,893
    2011401452,870
    2010333400,358
    2009290362,675
    2008324349,203
    Record Year2012 (600)2012 (491,893)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 370 companies were formed in Southsea. This figure is 84.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Southsea occurred in 2012 when a total of 370 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)SouthseaUK
    2012370238,743
    2011201224,135
    % change84.1%6.5%
    Record Year2012 (370)2012 (238,743)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Q4 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous Q4.

    Q4 2012 was a record quarter for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any quarter in history.

    A total of 232 companies were registered in Southsea during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is an increase of 144.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares well 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)SouthseaUK
    2012232119,875
    201195109,623
    % change144.2%9.4%
    Record Year 2012 (232) 2012 (119,875)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    December 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous December.

    November 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous November.

    October 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Southsea when compared to any previous October.

    October 2012 was a record month for company registrations in Southsea when compared to any month in history.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20121038148
    New companies in 2011244526
    % change329.2%80.0%84.6%
    Record Year2012 (103)2012 (81)2012 (48)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 222 companies were dissolved in Southsea in 2012. This total is 21.6% lower than in 2011 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearSouthseaUK
    2012222293,728
    2011283314,524
    2010352342,233
    2009459533,787
    2008216237,873
    Record Year2009 (459)2009 (533,787)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 99 companies were dissolved in Southsea. This figure is 21.4% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -4.1%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Southsea occurred in 2009 when a total of 178 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)SouthseaUK
    201299145,934
    2011126152,213
    % change-21.4%-4.1%
    Record Year2009 (178)2009 (244,543)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 58 companies were dissolved in Southsea during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 19.4% 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)SouthseaUK
    20125870,026
    20117279,983
    % change-19.4%-12.4%
    Record Year 2011 (72) 2009 (85,139)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    October 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Southsea when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2012271912
    Closed companies in 2011193122
    % change42.1%-38.7%-45%
    Record Year2012 (27)2011 (31)2009 (27)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    2012 was a record year for net growth in Southsea when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 378 companies were added to the company register for Southsea in 2012. This number represents growth of 94.3% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 43.8%.

    This number is 260 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2012 when the Southsea company register grew by 378 companies.

    YearSouthseaUK
    2012378198,165
    2011118138,346
    2010-1958,125
    2009-169-171,112
    2008108111,330
    Record Year2012 (378)2003 (242,541)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The second half of 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2012 was a record second half year for net growth in Southsea when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2012 the company register for Southsea increased by 271 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)SouthseaUK
    201227192,809
    20117571,922
    Record Year2012 (271)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Q4 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous Q4.

    Q4 2012 was a record quarter for net growth in Southsea when compared to any quarter in history.

    Net company growth for Southsea during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012) was 174 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)SouthseaUK
    201217449,849
    20112329,640
    Record Year 2012 (174) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    December 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous December.

    November 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous November.

    October 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Southsea when compared to any previous October.

    October 2012 was a record month for net growth in Southsea when compared to any month in history.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2012766236
    Net growth in 20115144
    Record Year2012 (76)2012 (62)2012 (36)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    In 2012 Southsea formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2011 when Southsea was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearSouthsea
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1968 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The second half of 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2012 Southsea formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2011 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Southsea
    20120.2%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2012 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, Southsea formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Southsea
    20120.2%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2012 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    Q4 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous Q4.

  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    December 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous December.

    November 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous November.

    October 2012 saw a new record in UK company share in Southsea when compared to any previous October.

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20120.2%0.2%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20110.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change260.6%71.3%79.6%
    Record Year2012 (0.2%)2012 (0.2%)2012 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The average age of a director in 2012 was 42.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

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

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2012 was 41.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

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

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2012 was 41.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2012)

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

    The percentage of female directors in Southsea in 2012 was 28.8%. The average for the UK during this time was 29.9%

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

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

    26.5% of all director appointments in Southsea in the second half of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

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

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

    27.9% of all director appointments in Southsea in the fourth quarter of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% 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
    MANAGEMENT1.82%CONSULTING5.15%
    SOCIAL1.52%MANAGEMENT4.78%
    CONSULTANCY1.31%CONSULTANCY3.31%
    ROAD1.21%PROPERTY2.40%
    CONSULTING1.11%TRADING2.03%
    ENGINEERING1.11%DESIGN1.86%
    CARE1.01%ASSOCIATES1.82%
    BUILDING0.81%ENGINEERING1.79%
    PORTSMOUTH0.81%BUSINESS1.76%
    TRADING0.81%CONSULTANTS1.75%
    SOUTHERN0.81%CONSTRUCTION1.69%
    PROPERTY0.81%LONDON1.69%
    DESIGN0.71%MEDIA1.69%
    R0.71%GLOBAL1.59%
    IT0.61%J1.57%
    BUSINESS0.61%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    RTM0.61%IT1.43%
    WORK0.61%CARE1.39%
    GREEN0.61%PROPERTIES1.34%
    L0.61%M1.26%
    TECHNOLOGIES0.51%BUILDING1.23%
    TRAINING0.51%ENTERPRISES1.21%
    HOUSE0.51%TRAINING1.18%
    SYSTEMS0.51%ELECTRICAL1.17%
    CONSULTANTS0.51%SECURITY1.17%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied209236,139
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified4352,427
    99999 - Dormant Company2540,648
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2423,256
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified2122,058
    56101 - Licensed restaurants156,400
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1230,396
    7487 - Other business activities1210,703
    62090 - Other information technology service activities1112,291
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands105,132
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified915,572
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing94,882
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation74,045
    62012 - Business and domestic software development77,446
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet76,307
    98000 - Residents property management74,377
    41100 - Development of building projects77,980
    86900 - Other human health activities67,866
    43341 - Painting61,088
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis64,936

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08316748 KEJAMO DECOR LIMITED 03 Dec 2012
    08318430 SANDOWN BAY HOLIDAY CENTRE LIMITED 05 Dec 2012
    08323396 S.E.B ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED 10 Dec 2012
    08326510 BEMBELL COURT HOTEL LIMITED 11 Dec 2012
    08329528 E-LEC SOLUTIONS LTD 13 Dec 2012
    08341456 HELI OPERATIONS LIMITED 27 Dec 2012
    08318767 MNC CONSULTANTS LIMITED 05 Dec 2012
    08322605 KW OT LIMITED 07 Dec 2012
    08327069 RMG PHYSIO LIMITED 11 Dec 2012
    08327196 F W LEA LTD 11 Dec 2012
    08328196 KIRSTY MORELAND FINANCE LIMITED 12 Dec 2012
    08332021 SONIA MP PHYSIOTHERAPY LIMITED 14 Dec 2012
    08332451 HAMPSHIRE CONTRACTORS LIMITED 17 Dec 2012
    08333139 HALO SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED 17 Dec 2012
    08335390 AMB QUALITY LIMITED 18 Dec 2012
    08335737 SOPRANOS SOUTHSEA LTD 18 Dec 2012
    08336248 JAYCAD LIMITED 19 Dec 2012
    08337789 LANCE LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERING LIMITED 20 Dec 2012
    08337828 OCL COMPUTER SERVICES LIMITED 20 Dec 2012
    08338672 SOS MENTAL HEALTH LIMITED 20 Dec 2012
    08339411 NIGAR LIMITED 21 Dec 2012
    08340231 ROB HEALTHCARE LIMITED 21 Dec 2012
    08340531 WIFARY LTD 24 Dec 2012
    08341669 JLRNE LIMITED 27 Dec 2012
    08343177 REACH INNOVATIONS LIMITED 31 Dec 2012