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Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Stourport-On-Severn 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 (2011)

    A total of 121 companies were formed in Stourport-On-Severn in 2011. This total is 32.0% lower than in 2010 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearStourport-On-SevernUK
    2011121452,870
    2010178400,358
    2009118362,675
    2008156349,203
    2007153457,649
    Record Year2002 (323)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 57 companies were formed in Stourport-On-Severn. This figure is 31.3% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    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
    201157224,135
    201083196,609
    % change-31.3%14.0%
    Record Year2002 (159)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 22 companies were registered in Stourport-On-Severn during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a decrease of 52.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    201122109,623
    20104695,117
    % change-52.2%15.3%
    Record Year 2002 (91) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011976
    New companies in 20103295
    % change-71.9%-22.2%20.0%
    Record Year2010 (32)2003 (32)2002 (37)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 136 companies were dissolved in Stourport-On-Severn in 2011. This total is 7.9% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearStourport-On-SevernUK
    2011136314,523
    2010126342,232
    2009168533,773
    200875237,901
    2007109220,295
    Record Year2004 (174)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 76 companies were dissolved in Stourport-On-Severn. This figure is 40.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    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
    201176152,213
    201054164,601
    % change40.7%-7.5%
    Record Year2005 (96)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 57 companies were dissolved in Stourport-On-Severn during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 147.8% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    20115779,983
    20102376,896
    % change147.8%4.0%
    Record Year 2006 (59) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Stourport-On-Severn when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 201143815
    Closed companies in 20101373
    % change-69.2%442.9%400%
    Record Year2006 (26)2011 (38)2009 (19)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of -15 companies were removed to the company register for Stourport-On-Severn in 2011. This number represents decline of 8.4% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 67 companies lower 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
    2011-15138,347
    20105258,126
    2009-50-171,098
    200881111,302
    200744237,354
    Record Year2002 (283)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Stourport-On-Severn decreased by 19 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    2011-1971,922
    20102932,008
    Record Year2002 (136)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Stourport-On-Severn during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was -35 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Stourport-On-SevernUK
    2011-3529,640
    20102318,221
    Record Year 2002 (78) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20115-31-9
    Net growth in 20101922
    Record Year2002 (23)2001 (26)2002 (35)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Stourport-On-Severn formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Stourport-On-Severn was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearStourport-On-Severn
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Stourport-On-Severn formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Stourport-On-Severn
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Stourport-On-Severn formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Stourport-On-Severn
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1965 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.0%0.0%
    % change-75.5%-33.6%6.5%
    Record Year1966 (0.2%)1965 (0.2%)1969 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 49.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 11.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 47.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 8.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 48.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 10.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    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 2011 was 38.5%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

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

    32.9% of all director appointments in Stourport-On-Severn in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

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

    36.4% of all director appointments in Stourport-On-Severn in the fourth quarter of 2011 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 2010-Dec 2011)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    GLOBO1.59%CONSULTING5.07%
    IT1.19%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    AUTO1.19%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    STOURPORT1.19%PROPERTY2.37%
    MANAGEMENT1.19%TRADING2.07%
    SCHOOL0.79%DESIGN1.92%
    FINANCIAL0.79%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    SYSTEMS0.79%ENGINEERING1.78%
    PROJECTS0.79%BUSINESS1.78%
    (WORCESTER)0.79%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    CAFE0.79%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    ASSOCIATES0.79%MEDIA1.71%
    HOME0.79%LONDON1.63%
    CONSULTING0.79%J1.51%
    ADAM0.79%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    LEISURE0.79%GLOBAL1.46%
    BIG0.79%IT1.41%
    CONFORMAL0.79%CARE1.39%
    PHOTOGRAPHY0.79%PROPERTIES1.29%
    CENTRE0.79%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    HIRE0.79%M1.27%
    ENTERPRISES0.79%BUILDING1.26%
    CRAFT0.79%ENERGY1.25%
    J0.79%S1.20%
    SECURITY0.79%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied101205,525
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1832,483
    9999 - Dormant Company1520,199
    7487 - Other business activities1157,052
    9305 - Other service activities79,492
    47430 - Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores7104
    99999 - Dormant Company721,846
    7260 - Other computer related activities47,667
    7011 - Development & sell real estate32,287
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified38,671
    5212 - Other retail non-specialised stores21,088
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles22,452
    5010 - Sale of motor vehicles21,040
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply27,398
    5552 - Catering22,110
    7412 - Accounting, auditing; tax consult22,496
    5248 - Other retail specialised stores21,968
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering25,558
    8513 - Dental practice activities2642
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified211,768

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07867140 PRICE ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED 01 Dec 2011
    07867844 INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED 01 Dec 2011
    07868433 KUDETA LIMITED 02 Dec 2011
    07886035 D BUTLER PLUMBING & HEATING LTD 19 Dec 2011
    07889722 BEW ENERGY WORLD LIMITED 22 Dec 2011
    07890423 CALCOTT SPORTSGROUND LTD 22 Dec 2011

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