Suffolk
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 Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous June.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous June.
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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 Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2013 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,780 companies were formed in Suffolk. This figure is 6.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Suffolk occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,780 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2013 1,780 269,432 2012 1,680 253,150 % change 6.0% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,780) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,780 companies were formed in Suffolk. This figure is 6.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Suffolk occurred in 2013 when a total of 1,780 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2013 1,780 269,432 2012 1,680 253,150 % change 6.0% 6.4% Record Year 2013 (1,780) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 886 companies were registered in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 15.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) Suffolk UK 2013 886 134,630 2012 767 121,659 % change 15.5% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (886) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 886 companies were registered in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 15.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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) Suffolk UK 2013 886 134,630 2012 767 121,659 % change 15.5% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (886) 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 Suffolk when compared to any previous June.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous June.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 360 257 269 New companies in 2012 247 285 235 % change 45.7% -9.8% 14.5% Record Year 2000 (668) 2011 (303) 2013 (269) April May June New companies in 2013 360 257 269 New companies in 2012 247 285 235 % change 45.7% -9.8% 14.5% Record Year 2000 (668) 2011 (303) 2013 (269)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,091 companies were dissolved in Suffolk. This figure is 18.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Suffolk occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,464 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2013 1,091 155,192 2012 921 147,794 % change 18.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,464) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,091 companies were dissolved in Suffolk. This figure is 18.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Suffolk occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,464 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2013 1,091 155,192 2012 921 147,794 % change 18.5% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,464) 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 544 companies were dissolved in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 2.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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) Suffolk UK 2013 544 77,278 2012 529 80,218 % change 2.8% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (899) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 544 companies were dissolved in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 2.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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) Suffolk UK 2013 544 77,278 2012 529 80,218 % change 2.8% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (899) 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 187 158 199 Closed companies in 2012 152 209 168 % change 23.0% -24.4% 18% Record Year 2003 (565) 2009 (418) 2010 (254) April May June Closed companies in 2013 187 158 199 Closed companies in 2012 152 209 168 % change 23.0% -24.4% 18% Record Year 2003 (565) 2009 (418) 2010 (254)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Suffolk increased by 689 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2013 689 114,240 2012 759 105,356 Record Year 2000 (1,079) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Suffolk increased by 689 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2013 689 114,240 2012 759 105,356 Record Year 2000 (1,079) 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 Suffolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 342 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Suffolk UK 2013 342 57,352 2012 238 41,441 Record Year 2013 (342) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Suffolk during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 342 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Suffolk UK 2013 342 57,352 2012 238 41,441 Record Year 2013 (342) 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 173 99 70 Net growth in 2012 95 76 67 Record Year 2000 (639) 2003 (155) 2008 (171) April May June Net growth in 2013 173 99 70 Net growth in 2012 95 76 67 Record Year 2000 (639) 2003 (155) 2008 (171)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Suffolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Suffolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Suffolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Suffolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Suffolk formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Suffolk 2013 0.7% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.5%) 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 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.6% 0.7% 0.6% % change 22.5% -12.4% 3.6% Record Year 2000 (3.0%) 1990 (1.1%) 1993 (0.9%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% UK formation share in 2012 0.6% 0.7% 0.6% % change 22.5% -12.4% 3.6% Record Year 2000 (3.0%) 1990 (1.1%) 1993 (0.9%)
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 45.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% 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 45.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% 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 45.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 45.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% 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 Suffolk was 2008 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
29.5% of all director appointments in Suffolk 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 Suffolk was 2008 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
29.5% of all director appointments in Suffolk 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 Suffolk was in 2008 when 32.7% of all directors were female.
29.8% of all director appointments in Suffolk 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 Suffolk was in 2008 when 32.7% of all directors were female.
29.8% of all director appointments in Suffolk 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 1.62% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.53% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 1.18% CONSULTANCY 3.41% SUFFOLK 1.16% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 1.04% TRADING 2.04% J 0.95% ENGINEERING 1.81% TRAINING 0.81% DESIGN 1.80% BUSINESS 0.79% LONDON 1.77% M 0.79% BUSINESS 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.76% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ENGINEERING 0.70% CONSULTANTS 1.68% HEATING 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.68% EAST 0.65% GLOBAL 1.59% INVESTMENTS 0.65% MEDIA 1.58% R 0.63% CARE 1.55% IPSWICH 0.60% J 1.54% TRADING 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.47% CONSTRUCTION 0.58% PROPERTIES 1.41% S 0.56% IT 1.40% CARE 0.56% M 1.26% MEDIA 0.56% BUILDING 1.22% GREEN 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.19% C 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.18% PROPERTIES 0.53% CAPITAL 1.16% DESIGN 0.51% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.62% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.55% MANAGEMENT 4.82% SUFFOLK 1.18% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CONSULTANCY 1.18% PROPERTY 2.48% PROPERTY 1.04% TRADING 2.05% J 0.95% ENGINEERING 1.82% TRAINING 0.81% DESIGN 1.79% M 0.79% LONDON 1.78% BUSINESS 0.76% BUSINESS 1.77% ELECTRICAL 0.76% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ENGINEERING 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.68% HEATING 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.68% INVESTMENTS 0.65% GLOBAL 1.60% EAST 0.65% MEDIA 1.58% R 0.63% CARE 1.55% TRADING 0.60% J 1.53% CONSTRUCTION 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.47% IPSWICH 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.41% MEDIA 0.56% IT 1.40% CARE 0.56% M 1.26% S 0.56% BUILDING 1.22% GREEN 0.53% ELECTRICAL 1.19% C 0.53% ENTERPRISES 1.18% PROPERTIES 0.53% CAPITAL 1.17% ANGLIA 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 1,199 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 320 45,704 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 287 55,604 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 276 34,490 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 161 25,110 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 159 26,164 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 134 17,438 41100 - Development of building projects 87 9,173 62090 - Other information technology service activities 86 12,885 74990 - Non-trading company 80 14,505 86900 - Other human health activities 72 8,930 43210 - Electrical installation 71 5,775 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 70 4,580 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 69 7,453 49410 - Freight transport by road 67 6,562 62012 - Business and domestic software development 59 8,769 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 56 5,846 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 56 6,368 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 54 8,032 56302 - Public houses and bars 48 5,353 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,183 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 318 45,726 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 285 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 278 34,652 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 161 25,168 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 160 26,270 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 136 17,454 41100 - Development of building projects 89 9,235 62090 - Other information technology service activities 86 12,920 74990 - Non-trading company 77 14,483 43210 - Electrical installation 72 5,801 86900 - Other human health activities 72 8,957 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 71 7,478 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 70 4,603 49410 - Freight transport by road 67 6,574 62012 - Business and domestic software development 59 8,794 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 57 6,408 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 57 5,876 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 54 8,083 56302 - Public houses and bars 48 5,402
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