Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Stockton-On-Tees when compared to any previous second half year.
  • November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Stockton-On-Tees when compared to any previous November.

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 (2010)

    A total of 512 companies were formed in Stockton-On-Tees in 2010. This total is 15.1% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearStockton-On-TeesUK
    2010512400,358
    2009445362,675
    2008484349,203
    2007603457,649
    2006356405,440
    Record Year2007 (603)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Stockton-On-Tees when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 242 companies were formed in Stockton-On-Tees. This figure is 16.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Stockton-On-Tees occurred in 2010 when a total of 242 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stockton-On-TeesUK
    2010242196,609
    2009207180,654
    % change16.9%8.8%
    Record Year2010 (242)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 107 companies were registered in Stockton-On-Tees during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 1.9% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Stockton-On-TeesUK
    201010795,117
    200910585,983
    % change1.9%10.6%
    Record Year 2007 (111) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2010354032
    New companies in 2009264138
    % change34.6%-2.4%-15.8%
    Record Year2007 (40)2007 (42)2009 (38)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 367 companies were dissolved in Stockton-On-Tees in 2010. This total is 28.5% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearStockton-On-TeesUK
    2010367342,232
    2009513533,773
    2008220237,901
    2007216220,295
    2006159200,166
    Record Year2009 (513)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 191 companies were dissolved in Stockton-On-Tees. This figure is 29.0% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Stockton-On-Tees occurred in 2009 when a total of 269 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stockton-On-TeesUK
    2010191164,601
    2009269244,537
    % change-29.0%-32.7%
    Record Year2009 (269)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 92 companies were dissolved in Stockton-On-Tees during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 25.8% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Stockton-On-TeesUK
    20109276,896
    200912485,136
    % change-25.8%-9.7%
    Record Year 2009 (124) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Stockton-On-Tees when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010274817
    Closed companies in 2009393847
    % change-30.8%26.3%-64%
    Record Year2009 (39)2010 (48)2009 (47)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 145 companies were added to the company register for Stockton-On-Tees in 2010. This number represents growth of 32.6% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 213 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2007 when the Stockton-On-Tees company register grew by 387 companies.

    YearStockton-On-TeesUK
    201014558,126
    2009-68-171,098
    2008264111,302
    2007387237,354
    2006197205,274
    Record Year2007 (387)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Stockton-On-Tees increased by 51 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stockton-On-TeesUK
    20105132,008
    2009-62-63,883
    Record Year2003 (131)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Stockton-On-Tees during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 15 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Stockton-On-TeesUK
    20101518,221
    2009-19847
    Record Year 2003 (65) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20108-815
    Net growth in 2009-133-9
    Record Year2003 (29)2007 (24)2007 (23)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Stockton-On-Tees formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Stockton-On-Tees was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearStockton-On-Tees
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1968 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Stockton-On-Tees formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stockton-On-Tees
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Stockton-On-Tees formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Stockton-On-Tees
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20090.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change17.9%-12.7%-19.9%
    Record Year1990 (0.3%)1968 (0.5%)1968 (0.4%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 45.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 44.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 45.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The record year for female directors in Stockton-On-Tees was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Stockton-On-Tees in 2010 was 26.4%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The record second half year for female directors in Stockton-On-Tees was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    24.8% of all director appointments in Stockton-On-Tees in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Stockton-On-Tees was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    25.7% of all director appointments in Stockton-On-Tees in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ENGINEERING2.17%CONSULTING5.06%
    MANAGEMENT1.37%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    INSPECTION1.26%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    CONSULTANCY1.03%PROPERTY2.36%
    CONSULTANTS1.03%TRADING2.11%
    NORTH0.91%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.91%DESIGN1.92%
    DESIGN0.91%BUSINESS1.82%
    ENERGY0.91%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    G0.91%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    J0.80%MEDIA1.71%
    TEES0.80%ENGINEERING1.62%
    C0.68%LONDON1.60%
    MARKETING0.68%CARE1.45%
    TRADING0.68%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    CAR0.57%GLOBAL1.43%
    EAST0.57%J1.42%
    CARE0.57%IT1.41%
    PROPERTY0.57%PROPERTIES1.34%
    R0.57%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    (TEESSIDE)0.57%BUILDING1.34%
    INDUSTRIAL0.57%M1.30%
    MEDIA0.57%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    HOUSE0.57%SYSTEMS1.24%
    SYSTEMS0.46%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied221199,572
    7487 - Other business activities10263,348
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified307,088
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2627,550
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2314,505
    9999 - Dormant Company2220,144
    7414 - Business & management consultancy1713,474
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified162,854
    7499 - Non-trading company1412,000
    43210 - Electrical installation142,980
    99999 - Dormant Company1316,285
    9305 - Other service activities138,858
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering126,598
    7260 - Other computer related activities118,089
    5020 - Maintenance & repair of motors71,408
    86900 - Other human health activities73,700
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply77,298
    71129 - Other engineering activities71,513
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified78,799
    7011 - Development & sell real estate62,949

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07450477 THEAKSTON ESTATES (MIDLOTHIAN) LIMITED 24 Nov 2010
    07435290 LAB 103 LTD 10 Nov 2010
    07453908 QUALITAS ENGINEERING LIMITED 29 Nov 2010
    07449795 PLATINUM FACTORING LTD 24 Nov 2010
    07445035 NRST LIMITED 19 Nov 2010
    07439926 DRIVEN CAR CARE PLAN LTD 15 Nov 2010
    07437636 I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE LTD 11 Nov 2010
    07436787 ALFAWORX LIMITED 11 Nov 2010
    07429063 BLUEPRINT CERAMICS LTD 03 Nov 2010
    OC359900 ROYLAND-CARR LLP 29 Nov 2010
    07452376 AD NETWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED 26 Nov 2010
    07451453 AT-TRAINING UK LTD 25 Nov 2010
    07439586 WELLSPRING CONNECTIONS LTD 15 Nov 2010
    07435815 TOTALCARE COMPANIES LIMITED 10 Nov 2010
    07434748 DOOCEY BUILD LIMITED 09 Nov 2010
    07432714 MOLINERO LIMITED 08 Nov 2010
    07425713 INNOV8 DISPOSAL LIMITED 01 Nov 2010
    07425644 MINT DESIGN AND PRINT LTD 01 Nov 2010
    07424867 OUT OF THE BLUE AQUACULTURE LIMITED 01 Nov 2010
    OC359340 SI VENTURES LLP 08 Nov 2010
    07428216 NORTON SPORTS CHARITY 03 Nov 2010
    07452025 NV COSMETICS LIMITED 26 Nov 2010
    07432936 L.E.C. MARKETING LIMITED 08 Nov 2010
    07430809 TEESSIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD 05 Nov 2010
    07443301 LIVING ACTIVE LIMITED 18 Nov 2010