South Yorkshire
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 South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,534 companies were formed in South Yorkshire. This figure is 6.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,534 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire UK 2013 3,534 269,432 2012 3,318 253,150 % change 6.5% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (3,534) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,534 companies were formed in South Yorkshire. This figure is 6.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2013 when a total of 3,534 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire UK 2013 3,534 269,432 2012 3,318 253,150 % change 6.5% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (3,534) 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 South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,732 companies were registered in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 10.5% 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) South Yorkshire UK 2013 1,732 134,630 2012 1,567 121,659 % change 10.5% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,732) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,732 companies were registered in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 10.5% 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) South Yorkshire UK 2013 1,732 134,630 2012 1,567 121,659 % change 10.5% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,732) 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 South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in South Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 645 581 506 New companies in 2012 556 525 486 % change 16.0% 10.7% 4.1% Record Year 2013 (645) 2013 (581) 2011 (601) April May June New companies in 2013 645 581 506 New companies in 2012 556 525 486 % change 16.0% 10.7% 4.1% Record Year 2013 (645) 2013 (581) 2011 (601)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,187 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire. This figure is 4.5% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,397 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire UK 2013 2,187 155,192 2012 2,291 147,794 % change -4.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (3,397) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,187 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire. This figure is 4.5% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in South Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 3,397 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire UK 2013 2,187 155,192 2012 2,291 147,794 % change -4.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (3,397) 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 1,172 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 4.9% 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) South Yorkshire UK 2013 1,172 77,278 2012 1,232 80,218 % change -4.9% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (2,214) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,172 companies were dissolved in South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 4.9% 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) South Yorkshire UK 2013 1,172 77,278 2012 1,232 80,218 % change -4.9% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (2,214) 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 382 354 436 Closed companies in 2012 372 466 394 % change 2.7% -24.0% 11% Record Year 2009 (650) 2009 (916) 2009 (648) April May June Closed companies in 2013 382 354 436 Closed companies in 2012 372 466 394 % change 2.7% -24.0% 11% Record Year 2009 (650) 2009 (916) 2009 (648)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for South Yorkshire increased by 1,347 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire UK 2013 1,347 114,240 2012 1,027 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,930) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for South Yorkshire increased by 1,347 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire UK 2013 1,347 114,240 2012 1,027 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,930) 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 South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 560 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) South Yorkshire UK 2013 560 57,352 2012 335 41,441 Record Year 2008 (829) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for South Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 560 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) South Yorkshire UK 2013 560 57,352 2012 335 41,441 Record Year 2008 (829) 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 263 227 70 Net growth in 2012 184 59 92 Record Year 2007 (377) 2003 (311) 2008 (421) April May June Net growth in 2013 263 227 70 Net growth in 2012 184 59 92 Record Year 2007 (377) 2003 (311) 2008 (421)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 South Yorkshire formed 1.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire 2013 1.3% 2012 1.3% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.4% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 South Yorkshire formed 1.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 1.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) South Yorkshire 2013 1.3% 2012 1.3% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.4% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, South Yorkshire formed 1.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) South Yorkshire 2013 1.3% 2012 1.3% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.4% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, South Yorkshire formed 1.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) South Yorkshire 2013 1.3% 2012 1.3% 2011 1.5% 2010 1.4% 2009 1.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2009 (1.6%) 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 1.3% 1.3% 1.2% UK formation share in 2012 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% % change -2.5% 7.5% -5.8% Record Year 2009 (1.7%) 2009 (1.6%) 2008 (1.6%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.3% 1.3% 1.2% UK formation share in 2012 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% % change -2.5% 7.5% -5.8% Record Year 2009 (1.7%) 2009 (1.6%) 2008 (1.6%)
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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 43.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 43.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 43.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 South Yorkshire was 2004 when 29.8% of all directors were female.
26.4% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire was 2004 when 29.8% of all directors were female.
26.4% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire was in 2006 when 29.5% of all directors were female.
27.2% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire was in 2006 when 29.5% of all directors were female.
27.2% of all director appointments in South Yorkshire 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 1.86% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.21% MANAGEMENT 4.81% YORKSHIRE 1.01% CONSULTANCY 3.41% CONSULTANCY 0.99% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.94% TRADING 2.04% J 0.90% ENGINEERING 1.81% ENGINEERING 0.86% DESIGN 1.80% BUSINESS 0.86% LONDON 1.77% PROPERTY 0.82% BUSINESS 1.77% TRAINING 0.79% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% DESIGN 0.79% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.78% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.76% GLOBAL 1.59% S 0.74% MEDIA 1.58% M 0.70% CARE 1.55% HOUSE 0.64% J 1.54% PROPERTIES 0.64% INVESTMENTS 1.47% TRADING 0.63% PROPERTIES 1.41% CO 0.62% IT 1.40% BUILDING 0.62% M 1.26% MEDIA 0.59% BUILDING 1.22% SHEFFIELD 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% R 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRANSPORT 0.54% CAPITAL 1.16% SYSTEMS 0.52% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.88% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.19% MANAGEMENT 4.82% YORKSHIRE 1.00% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSULTANCY 1.00% PROPERTY 2.48% CONSTRUCTION 0.94% TRADING 2.05% J 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.82% ENGINEERING 0.86% DESIGN 1.79% BUSINESS 0.86% LONDON 1.78% PROPERTY 0.83% BUSINESS 1.77% TRAINING 0.79% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% DESIGN 0.79% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.78% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.75% GLOBAL 1.60% S 0.74% MEDIA 1.58% M 0.70% CARE 1.55% HOUSE 0.66% J 1.53% PROPERTIES 0.63% INVESTMENTS 1.47% TRADING 0.63% PROPERTIES 1.41% BUILDING 0.62% IT 1.40% CO 0.62% M 1.26% MEDIA 0.59% BUILDING 1.22% SHEFFIELD 0.59% ELECTRICAL 1.19% R 0.54% ENTERPRISES 1.18% TRANSPORT 0.54% CAPITAL 1.17% DEVELOPMENTS 0.51% 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 3,446 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 631 45,704 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 496 55,604 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 367 25,110 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 315 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 195 26,164 74990 - Non-trading company 163 14,505 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 162 17,438 62090 - Other information technology service activities 151 12,885 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 151 7,453 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 150 8,120 56302 - Public houses and bars 139 5,353 43210 - Electrical installation 136 5,775 41100 - Development of building projects 126 9,173 86900 - Other human health activities 115 8,930 49410 - Freight transport by road 114 6,562 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 113 8,032 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 113 4,921 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 111 6,368 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 103 4,580 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 3,424 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 628 45,726 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 496 55,568 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 365 25,168 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 317 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 197 26,270 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 164 17,454 74990 - Non-trading company 161 14,483 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 151 8,176 62090 - Other information technology service activities 151 12,920 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 151 7,478 56302 - Public houses and bars 139 5,402 43210 - Electrical installation 137 5,801 41100 - Development of building projects 125 9,235 86900 - Other human health activities 115 8,957 49410 - Freight transport by road 114 6,574 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 113 4,945 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 113 8,083 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 111 6,408 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 104 4,603
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