Suffolk
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
- The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
- The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous June.
- June 2014 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 2014)
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous first half year.
The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any half year in history.
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,891 companies were formed in Suffolk. This figure is 6.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Suffolk occurred in 2014 when a total of 1,891 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2014 1,891 300,731 2013 1,780 269,432 % change 6.2% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (1,891) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,891 companies were formed in Suffolk. This figure is 6.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Suffolk occurred in 2014 when a total of 1,891 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2014 1,891 300,731 2013 1,780 269,432 % change 6.2% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (1,891) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 901 companies were registered in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk UK 2014 901 150,009 2013 886 134,630 % change 1.7% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (901) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 901 companies were registered in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 1.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk UK 2014 901 150,009 2013 886 134,630 % change 1.7% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (901) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Suffolk when compared to any previous June.
June 2014 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 2014 322 293 286 New companies in 2013 360 257 269 % change -10.6% 14.0% 6.3% Record Year 2000 (668) 2011 (303) 2014 (286) April May June New companies in 2014 322 293 286 New companies in 2013 360 257 269 % change -10.6% 14.0% 6.3% Record Year 2000 (668) 2011 (303) 2014 (286)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,131 companies were dissolved in Suffolk. This figure is 3.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,131 177,207 2013 1,091 155,192 % change 3.7% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (1,464) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,131 companies were dissolved in Suffolk. This figure is 3.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 2014 1,131 177,207 2013 1,091 155,192 % change 3.7% 14.2% 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 2014)
A total of 664 companies were dissolved in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 22.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk UK 2014 664 94,837 2013 544 77,278 % change 22.1% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (899) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 664 companies were dissolved in Suffolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 22.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk UK 2014 664 94,837 2013 544 77,278 % change 22.1% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (899) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 126 328 210 Closed companies in 2013 187 158 199 % change -32.6% 107.6% 6% Record Year 2003 (565) 2009 (418) 2010 (254) April May June Closed companies in 2014 126 328 210 Closed companies in 2013 187 158 199 % change -32.6% 107.6% 6% Record Year 2003 (565) 2009 (418) 2010 (254)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Suffolk increased by 760 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2014 760 123,524 2013 689 114,240 Record Year 2000 (1,079) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Suffolk increased by 760 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk UK 2014 760 123,524 2013 689 114,240 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 2014)
Net company growth for Suffolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 237 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk UK 2014 237 55,172 2013 342 57,352 Record Year 2013 (342) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Suffolk during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 237 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk UK 2014 237 55,172 2013 342 57,352 Record Year 2013 (342) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 196 -35 76 Net growth in 2013 173 99 70 Record Year 2000 (639) 2003 (155) 2008 (171) April May June Net growth in 2014 196 -35 76 Net growth in 2013 173 99 70 Record Year 2000 (639) 2003 (155) 2008 (171)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Suffolk formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk 2014 0.6% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Suffolk formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Suffolk 2014 0.6% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.2%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Suffolk formed 0.6% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk 2014 0.6% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Suffolk formed 0.6% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Suffolk 2014 0.6% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2000 (1.5%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% % change -19.3% 5.2% -7.9% Record Year 2000 (3.0%) 1990 (1.1%) 1993 (0.9%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% % change -19.3% 5.2% -7.9% Record Year 2000 (3.0%) 1990 (1.1%) 1993 (0.9%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.3.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Suffolk was 2008 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
27.2% of all director appointments in Suffolk in the first half of 2014 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.
27.2% of all director appointments in Suffolk in the first half of 2014 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 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Suffolk was in 2008 when 32.7% of all directors were female.
27.4% of all director appointments in Suffolk in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% 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.
27.4% of all director appointments in Suffolk in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.59% CONSULTING 5.16% SUFFOLK 1.36% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.21% CONSULTANCY 3.50% PROPERTY 1.14% PROPERTY 2.66% MANAGEMENT 1.12% TRADING 2.03% ENGINEERING 0.92% ENGINEERING 1.99% J 0.89% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ELECTRICAL 0.80% LONDON 1.93% DESIGN 0.72% CARE 1.85% CONSULTANTS 0.65% DESIGN 1.75% EAST 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ASSOCIATES 0.63% BUSINESS 1.69% CONSTRUCTION 0.63% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRANSPORT 0.63% TRANSPORT 1.58% TRAINING 0.60% GLOBAL 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.58% INVESTMENTS 1.55% BUILDING 0.58% J 1.51% R 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% PROPERTIES 0.54% MEDIA 1.44% IPSWICH 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.40% S 0.51% IT 1.33% CARE 0.49% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% D 0.49% BUILDING 1.26% C 0.49% M 1.24% INVESTMENTS 0.49% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.58% CONSULTING 5.16% SUFFOLK 1.36% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.21% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PROPERTY 1.14% PROPERTY 2.66% MANAGEMENT 1.09% TRADING 2.03% ENGINEERING 0.94% ENGINEERING 1.99% J 0.89% LONDON 1.93% ELECTRICAL 0.80% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% DESIGN 0.71% CARE 1.85% CONSULTANTS 0.67% DESIGN 1.75% EAST 0.65% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ASSOCIATES 0.65% BUSINESS 1.69% TRANSPORT 0.65% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRAINING 0.60% TRANSPORT 1.58% CONSTRUCTION 0.58% GLOBAL 1.55% BUILDING 0.58% INVESTMENTS 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.56% J 1.50% PROPERTIES 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% R 0.54% MEDIA 1.44% IPSWICH 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.40% D 0.51% IT 1.33% S 0.49% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% C 0.49% BUILDING 1.26% CARE 0.49% M 1.23% INVESTMENTS 0.49% CO., 1.20%
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 1,298 261,557 99999 - Dormant Company 308 48,436 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 301 40,250 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 273 57,421 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 166 29,029 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 156 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 152 28,352 41100 - Development of building projects 97 10,527 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 90 8,533 62090 - Other information technology service activities 83 13,024 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 80 5,075 49410 - Freight transport by road 80 9,265 43210 - Electrical installation 77 6,050 74990 - Non-trading company 75 14,351 86900 - Other human health activities 74 11,292 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 69 10,133 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 66 5,375 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 63 9,900 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 62 7,840 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 59 6,631 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,285 259,495 99999 - Dormant Company 306 48,126 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 299 40,375 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 274 57,459 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 165 29,145 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 156 19,026 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 153 28,340 41100 - Development of building projects 100 10,664 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 90 8,555 62090 - Other information technology service activities 81 13,042 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 81 5,099 49410 - Freight transport by road 79 9,318 74990 - Non-trading company 77 14,184 43210 - Electrical installation 76 6,091 86900 - Other human health activities 76 11,353 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 69 10,262 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 66 5,411 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 63 9,940 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 61 7,892 56302 - Public houses and bars 59 6,119
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08981465 T KEDDY LTD. 07 Apr 2014 08981574 LED LIGHTING DIRECT LTD. 07 Apr 2014 08996373 BARBERINI BLOODSTOCK LIMITED 14 Apr 2014 09004942 HORSEZONE.CO.UK LTD 22 Apr 2014 09005721 PARTSFORCAR LIMITED 22 Apr 2014 08969991 MAGIC WAND PROPERTY LTD 01 Apr 2014 08971986 HANCHETT VILLAGE STORE LIMITED 02 Apr 2014 08973387 SAS MONITORING LIMITED 02 Apr 2014 08973880 EATON ST. JAMES LIMITED 02 Apr 2014 09000715 QBISZTAL LTD 16 Apr 2014 08970496 HOUSE LINK LIMITED 01 Apr 2014 08974877 THE RETIREMENT ADVICE CENTRE LIMITED 03 Apr 2014 08978771 THE TART FACTORY LIMITED 04 Apr 2014 08980513 YOYO PROPERTIES (SUFFOLK) LTD 07 Apr 2014 08984419 SFS HAIR LIMITED 08 Apr 2014 09009159 CHRISTCHURCH LAND & ESTATES (MARTLESHAM) LTD 24 Apr 2014 09018508 YELTAR SOLUTIONS LTD 30 Apr 2014 08978564 CHASE LOGISTICS LIMITED 04 Apr 2014 08985680 PLATTER'S (UK) LIMITED 08 Apr 2014 09005106 WEBUY4MORE LIMITED 22 Apr 2014 09012705 STOWMARKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LTD. 25 Apr 2014 09012896 BOSWELL PRINTERS LIMITED 25 Apr 2014 09015694 ICANDY CAKERY LIMITED 29 Apr 2014 08970320 GUCIO TRANS LTD 01 Apr 2014 08978247 VERTYX LIMITED 04 Apr 2014
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