Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Stourport-On-Severn 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 (2010)

    A total of 178 companies were formed in Stourport-On-Severn in 2010. This total is 50.8% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearStourport-On-SevernUK
    2010178400,358
    2009118362,675
    2008156349,203
    2007153457,649
    2006205405,440
    Record Year2002 (323)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 83 companies were formed in Stourport-On-Severn. This figure is 40.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Stourport-On-Severn occurred in 2002 when a total of 159 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    201083196,609
    200959180,654
    % change40.7%8.8%
    Record Year2002 (159)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 46 companies were registered in Stourport-On-Severn during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 64.3% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well 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)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    20104695,117
    20092885,983
    % change64.3%10.6%
    Record Year 2002 (91) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Stourport-On-Severn when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 20103295
    New companies in 20098515
    % change300.0%80.0%-66.7%
    Record Year2010 (32)2003 (32)2002 (37)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 126 companies were dissolved in Stourport-On-Severn in 2010. This total is 25.0% lower than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearStourport-On-SevernUK
    2010126342,232
    2009168533,773
    200875237,901
    2007109220,295
    2006165200,166
    Record Year2004 (174)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 54 companies were dissolved in Stourport-On-Severn. This figure is 26.0% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Stourport-On-Severn occurred in 2005 when a total of 96 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    201054164,601
    200973244,537
    % change-26.0%-32.7%
    Record Year2005 (96)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 23 companies were dissolved in Stourport-On-Severn during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is a decrease of 28.1% 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)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    20102376,896
    20093285,136
    % change-28.1%-9.7%
    Record Year 2006 (59) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 20101373
    Closed companies in 200910319
    % change30.0%133.3%-84%
    Record Year2006 (26)2006 (23)2005 (19)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 52 companies were added to the company register for Stourport-On-Severn in 2010. This number represents growth of 44.1% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 102 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2002 when the Stourport-On-Severn company register grew by 283 companies.

    YearStourport-On-SevernUK
    20105258,126
    2009-50-171,098
    200881111,302
    200744237,354
    200640205,274
    Record Year2002 (283)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Stourport-On-Severn increased by 29 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    20102932,008
    2009-14-63,883
    Record Year2002 (136)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Stourport-On-Severn during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 23 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    20102318,221
    2009-4847
    Record Year 2002 (78) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20101922
    Net growth in 2009-22-4
    Record Year2002 (23)2001 (26)2002 (35)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Stourport-On-Severn formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Stourport-On-Severn was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearStourport-On-Severn
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Stourport-On-Severn formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stourport-On-Severn
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Stourport-On-Severn formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Stourport-On-Severn
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1965 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.0%0.1%
    % change249.6%60.7%-68.3%
    Record Year1966 (0.2%)1965 (0.2%)1969 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 46.2.

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

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.8% 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 43.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.4% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.8% 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 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 8.6% 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 Stourport-On-Severn was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Stourport-On-Severn in 2010 was 31.6%. 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 Stourport-On-Severn was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    22.0% of all director appointments in Stourport-On-Severn 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 Stourport-On-Severn was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    10.3% of all director appointments in Stourport-On-Severn 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
    HOUSE2.43%CONSULTING5.06%
    WASH2.13%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    FOR1.52%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    GROUP1.52%PROPERTY2.36%
    FANWATCH1.22%TRADING2.11%
    SALE1.22%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    CONSULTANCY0.91%DESIGN1.92%
    MANAGEMENT0.91%BUSINESS1.82%
    PROPERTIES0.91%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    PROPERTY0.91%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    LOMBARD0.91%MEDIA1.71%
    CLEANING0.91%ENGINEERING1.62%
    DRY0.91%LONDON1.60%
    RETAIL0.61%CARE1.45%
    CONSULTANTS0.61%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    MIDLANDS0.61%GLOBAL1.43%
    MARKETING0.61%J1.42%
    STORES0.61%IT1.41%
    SUNSEAL0.61%PROPERTIES1.34%
    CO0.61%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    THREE0.61%BUILDING1.34%
    BLUE0.61%M1.30%
    MACNEIL0.61%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    IT0.61%SYSTEMS1.24%
    WEB0.61%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied68199,572
    99999 - Dormant Company3816,285
    9999 - Dormant Company1720,144
    7487 - Other business activities1563,348
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1227,550
    7011 - Development & sell real estate82,949
    7260 - Other computer related activities58,089
    74990 - Non-trading company58,243
    7414 - Business & management consultancy513,474
    62090 - Other information technology service activities46,330
    9305 - Other service activities48,858
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply47,298
    41100 - Development of building projects43,765
    6420 - Telecommunications31,299
    62012 - Business and domestic software development22,858
    93199 - Other sports activities21,403
    5020 - Maintenance & repair of motors21,408
    25940 - Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine products215
    8042 - Adult and other education22,142
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities23,088

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07469066 HOT TUBS OXFORD LIMITED 14 Dec 2010
    07460878 JUST..........SCARVES LTD 06 Dec 2010
    07460028 NEW CONVEYOR LIMITED 03 Dec 2010
    07458770 RWS SHUTTERS LIMITED 02 Dec 2010
    07457646 RED 5 PERFORMANCE LIMITED 02 Dec 2010

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