Staffordshire
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
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,267 companies were formed in Staffordshire. This figure is 1.4% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2012 when a total of 2,300 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2013 2,267 269,432 2012 2,300 253,150 % change -1.4% 6.4% Record Year 2012 (2,300) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,267 companies were formed in Staffordshire. This figure is 1.4% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2012 when a total of 2,300 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2013 2,267 269,432 2012 2,300 253,150 % change -1.4% 6.4% Record Year 2012 (2,300) 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 Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 1,132 companies were registered in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 12.0% 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) Staffordshire UK 2013 1,132 134,630 2012 1,011 121,659 % change 12.0% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,132) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,132 companies were registered in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 12.0% 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) Staffordshire UK 2013 1,132 134,630 2012 1,011 121,659 % change 12.0% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (1,132) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous June.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous May.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Staffordshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 389 380 363 New companies in 2012 354 357 300 % change 9.9% 6.4% 21.0% Record Year 2013 (389) 2013 (380) 2013 (363) April May June New companies in 2013 389 380 363 New companies in 2012 354 357 300 % change 9.9% 6.4% 21.0% Record Year 2013 (389) 2013 (380) 2013 (363)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,079 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire. This figure is 14.1% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,862 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2013 1,079 155,192 2012 1,256 147,794 % change -14.1% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,862) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,079 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire. This figure is 14.1% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Staffordshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,862 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2013 1,079 155,192 2012 1,256 147,794 % change -14.1% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,862) 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 549 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 23.4% 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) Staffordshire UK 2013 549 77,278 2012 717 80,218 % change -23.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,137) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 549 companies were dissolved in Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 23.4% 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) Staffordshire UK 2013 549 77,278 2012 717 80,218 % change -23.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,137) 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 188 168 193 Closed companies in 2012 202 263 252 % change -6.9% -36.1% -23% Record Year 2009 (308) 2009 (502) 2009 (327) April May June Closed companies in 2013 188 168 193 Closed companies in 2012 202 263 252 % change -6.9% -36.1% -23% Record Year 2009 (308) 2009 (502) 2009 (327)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Staffordshire increased by 1,188 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2013 1,188 114,240 2012 1,044 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,454) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Staffordshire increased by 1,188 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire UK 2013 1,188 114,240 2012 1,044 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,454) 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 Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 583 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Staffordshire UK 2013 583 57,352 2012 294 41,441 Record Year 2013 (583) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Staffordshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 583 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Staffordshire UK 2013 583 57,352 2012 294 41,441 Record Year 2013 (583) 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 201 212 170 Net growth in 2012 152 94 48 Record Year 2007 (244) 2003 (264) 2008 (228) April May June Net growth in 2013 201 212 170 Net growth in 2012 152 94 48 Record Year 2007 (244) 2003 (264) 2008 (228)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Staffordshire formed 0.8% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 0.9%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire 2013 0.8% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.1%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Staffordshire formed 0.8% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 0.9%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Staffordshire 2013 0.8% 2012 0.9% 2011 0.9% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (1.1%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Staffordshire formed 0.8% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Staffordshire 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Staffordshire formed 0.8% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Staffordshire 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.9% 2009 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.1%) 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% 0.8% 0.9% UK formation share in 2012 0.9% 0.8% 0.8% % change -7.7% 3.4% 9.5% Record Year 1990 (1.0%) 1992 (1.3%) 2002 (1.2%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.8% 0.9% UK formation share in 2012 0.9% 0.8% 0.8% % change -7.7% 3.4% 9.5% Record Year 1990 (1.0%) 1992 (1.3%) 2002 (1.2%)
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 44.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% 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 44.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% 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 44.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.3% 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 44.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.3% 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 Staffordshire was 2005 when 33.3% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire was 2005 when 33.3% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire was in 2005 when 33.9% of all directors were female.
25.6% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire was in 2005 when 33.9% of all directors were female.
25.6% of all director appointments in Staffordshire 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 1.73% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.23% MANAGEMENT 4.81% ENGINEERING 1.14% CONSULTANCY 3.41% M 1.01% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 0.93% TRADING 2.04% CONSULTANCY 0.93% ENGINEERING 1.81% J 0.84% DESIGN 1.80% S 0.82% LONDON 1.77% CONSTRUCTION 0.78% BUSINESS 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.76% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% TRADING 0.76% CONSULTANTS 1.68% D 0.72% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.70% GLOBAL 1.59% HOLDINGS 0.66% MEDIA 1.58% DESIGN 0.66% CARE 1.55% STAFFORDSHIRE 0.66% J 1.54% TRANSPORT 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.47% SYSTEMS 0.57% PROPERTIES 1.41% PROPERTIES 0.57% IT 1.40% CARE 0.57% M 1.26% BUSINESS 0.57% BUILDING 1.22% MEDIA 0.55% ELECTRICAL 1.19% FINANCIAL 0.55% ENTERPRISES 1.18% COMMUNITY 0.55% CAPITAL 1.16% BUILDING 0.53% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.73% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.24% MANAGEMENT 4.82% ENGINEERING 1.14% CONSULTANCY 3.42% M 1.01% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 0.95% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTANCY 0.93% ENGINEERING 1.82% J 0.82% DESIGN 1.79% S 0.82% LONDON 1.78% CONSTRUCTION 0.78% BUSINESS 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.76% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% TRADING 0.76% CONSULTANTS 1.68% D 0.72% ASSOCIATES 1.68% STAFFORDSHIRE 0.70% GLOBAL 1.60% ASSOCIATES 0.68% MEDIA 1.58% TRANSPORT 0.65% CARE 1.55% HOLDINGS 0.65% J 1.53% DESIGN 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.47% BUSINESS 0.59% PROPERTIES 1.41% PROPERTIES 0.57% IT 1.40% CARE 0.57% M 1.26% SYSTEMS 0.57% BUILDING 1.22% FINANCIAL 0.55% ELECTRICAL 1.19% COMMUNITY 0.55% ENTERPRISES 1.18% DEVELOPMENTS 0.53% CAPITAL 1.17% BUILDING 0.53% 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 1,742 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 411 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 316 34,490 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 303 55,604 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified 265 2,382 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 191 25,110 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 145 26,164 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 133 17,438 49410 - Freight transport by road 118 6,562 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 116 8,032 74990 - Non-trading company 103 14,505 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 97 7,453 62090 - Other information technology service activities 90 12,885 43210 - Electrical installation 89 5,775 56302 - Public houses and bars 87 5,353 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 86 8,120 86900 - Other human health activities 78 8,930 41100 - Development of building projects 74 9,173 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 73 4,921 62012 - Business and domestic software development 73 8,769 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,725 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 406 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 317 34,652 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 303 55,568 42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified 264 2,384 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 193 25,168 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 146 26,270 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 133 17,454 49410 - Freight transport by road 120 6,574 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 116 8,083 74990 - Non-trading company 100 14,483 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 97 7,478 43210 - Electrical installation 90 5,801 62090 - Other information technology service activities 90 12,920 56302 - Public houses and bars 88 5,402 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 87 8,176 86900 - Other human health activities 79 8,957 41100 - Development of building projects 75 9,235 62012 - Business and domestic software development 74 8,794 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 73 4,945
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