Surrey

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

  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous April.

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. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 9,803 companies were formed in Surrey. This figure is 2.2% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Surrey occurred in 2007 when a total of 10,119 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)SurreyUK
    20139,803269,432
    201210,020253,150
    % change-2.2%6.4%
    Record Year2007 (10,119)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 9,803 companies were formed in Surrey. This figure is 2.2% lower than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Surrey occurred in 2007 when a total of 10,119 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)SurreyUK
    20139,803269,432
    201210,020253,150
    % change-2.2%6.4%
    Record Year2007 (10,119)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 4,778 companies were registered in Surrey during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a difference of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares badly 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)SurreyUK
    20134,778134,630
    20124,778121,659
    % change0.0%10.7%
    Record Year 2012 (4,778) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 4,778 companies were registered in Surrey during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a difference of 0.0% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares badly 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)SurreyUK
    20134,778134,630
    20124,778121,659
    % change0.0%10.7%
    Record Year 2012 (4,778) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous April.

    April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 20131,7491,5761,453
    New companies in 20121,5991,7731,406
    % change9.4%-11.1%3.3%
    Record Year2013 (1,749)2012 (1,773)2011 (1,613)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 20131,7491,5761,453
    New companies in 20121,5991,7731,406
    % change9.4%-11.1%3.3%
    Record Year2013 (1,749)2012 (1,773)2011 (1,613)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 6,509 companies were dissolved in Surrey. This figure is 0.0% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Surrey occurred in 2009 when a total of 9,691 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)SurreyUK
    20136,509155,192
    20126,512147,794
    % change0.0%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (9,691)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 6,509 companies were dissolved in Surrey. This figure is 0.0% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Surrey occurred in 2009 when a total of 9,691 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)SurreyUK
    20136,509155,192
    20126,512147,794
    % change0.0%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (9,691)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 3,109 companies were dissolved in Surrey during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 9.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)SurreyUK
    20133,10977,278
    20123,44980,218
    % change-9.9%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (6,021) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 3,109 companies were dissolved in Surrey during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 9.9% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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)SurreyUK
    20133,10977,278
    20123,44980,218
    % change-9.9%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (6,021) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20131,0709501,089
    Closed companies in 20121,1021,2921,055
    % change-2.9%-26.5%3%
    Record Year2009 (1,663)2009 (2,966)2010 (1,535)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20131,0709501,089
    Closed companies in 20121,1021,2921,055
    % change-2.9%-26.5%3%
    Record Year2009 (1,663)2009 (2,966)2010 (1,535)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Surrey increased by 3,294 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)SurreyUK
    20133,294114,240
    20123,508105,356
    Record Year2007 (5,633)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Surrey increased by 3,294 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)SurreyUK
    20133,294114,240
    20123,508105,356
    Record Year2007 (5,633)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Surrey during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,669 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)SurreyUK
    20131,66957,352
    20121,32941,441
    Record Year 2007 (2,141) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Surrey during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,669 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)SurreyUK
    20131,66957,352
    20121,32941,441
    Record Year 2007 (2,141) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013679626364
    Net growth in 2012497481351
    Record Year2007 (1,115)2003 (674)2008 (1,109)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013679626364
    Net growth in 2012497481351
    Record Year2007 (1,115)2003 (674)2008 (1,109)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Surrey formed 3.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 4.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Surrey
    20133.6%
    20124.0%
    20114.1%
    20104.0%
    20093.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (4.8%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Surrey formed 3.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 4.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Surrey
    20133.6%
    20124.0%
    20114.1%
    20104.0%
    20093.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (4.8%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Surrey formed 3.5% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Surrey
    20133.5%
    20123.9%
    20114.1%
    20104.1%
    20094.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (5.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Surrey formed 3.5% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Surrey
    20133.5%
    20123.9%
    20114.1%
    20104.1%
    20094.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (5.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20133.6%3.5%3.5%
    UK formation share in 20123.9%4.1%3.8%
    % change-8.1%-13.6%-6.5%
    Record Year1993 (5.9%)1996 (4.8%)1990 (4.9%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20133.6%3.5%3.5%
    UK formation share in 20123.9%4.1%3.8%
    % change-8.1%-13.6%-6.5%
    Record Year1993 (5.9%)1996 (4.8%)1990 (4.9%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% 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 44.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 44.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The record first half year for female directors in Surrey was 2005 when 28.4% of all directors were female.

    28.0% of all director appointments in Surrey 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 Surrey was 2005 when 28.4% of all directors were female.

    28.0% of all director appointments in Surrey 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
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Surrey was in 2005 when 28.9% of all directors were female.

    27.3% of all director appointments in Surrey 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 Surrey was in 2005 when 28.9% of all directors were female.

    27.3% of all director appointments in Surrey 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING3.59%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT2.86%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    CONSULTANCY2.03%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    PROPERTY1.38%PROPERTY2.48%
    LONDON1.21%TRADING2.04%
    ASSOCIATES1.03%ENGINEERING1.81%
    BUSINESS0.98%DESIGN1.80%
    DESIGN0.90%LONDON1.77%
    GLOBAL0.89%BUSINESS1.77%
    TRADING0.88%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CONSULTANTS0.87%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    MEDIA0.83%GLOBAL1.59%
    CARE0.76%MEDIA1.58%
    BUILDING0.76%CARE1.55%
    INVESTMENTS0.73%J1.54%
    SURREY0.71%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    MARKETING0.67%PROPERTIES1.41%
    IT0.64%IT1.40%
    PROPERTIES0.59%M1.26%
    ENTERPRISES0.59%BUILDING1.22%
    PRODUCTIONS0.58%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    M0.58%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    J0.55%CAPITAL1.16%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.55%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING3.59%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT2.84%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    CONSULTANCY2.04%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    PROPERTY1.39%PROPERTY2.48%
    LONDON1.21%TRADING2.05%
    ASSOCIATES1.02%ENGINEERING1.82%
    BUSINESS0.97%DESIGN1.79%
    DESIGN0.91%LONDON1.78%
    GLOBAL0.90%BUSINESS1.77%
    TRADING0.87%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CONSULTANTS0.86%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    MEDIA0.82%GLOBAL1.60%
    CARE0.77%MEDIA1.58%
    BUILDING0.76%CARE1.55%
    INVESTMENTS0.72%J1.53%
    SURREY0.71%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    MARKETING0.67%PROPERTIES1.41%
    IT0.64%IT1.40%
    PROPERTIES0.59%M1.26%
    ENTERPRISES0.59%BUILDING1.22%
    PRODUCTIONS0.58%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    M0.57%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    J0.56%CAPITAL1.17%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.55%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied10,727239,154
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,82834,490
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1,81055,604
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1,45426,164
    99999 - Dormant Company1,44645,704
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1,23825,110
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified70617,438
    49410 - Freight transport by road6376,562
    62090 - Other information technology service activities53712,885
    74990 - Non-trading company53614,505
    41100 - Development of building projects4079,173
    62012 - Business and domestic software development3918,769
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities3316,916
    98000 - Residents property management3284,785
    86900 - Other human health activities3218,930
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings3155,846
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate2948,120
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet2948,032
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified2807,453
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing2705,404
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied10,661237,080
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,83034,652
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1,80555,568
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1,46126,270
    99999 - Dormant Company1,44745,726
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1,23925,168
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified70417,454
    49410 - Freight transport by road6386,574
    62090 - Other information technology service activities54412,920
    74990 - Non-trading company53214,483
    41100 - Development of building projects4109,235
    62012 - Business and domestic software development3938,794
    98000 - Residents property management3314,825
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities3306,918
    86900 - Other human health activities3208,957
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings3165,876
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet2978,083
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate2948,176
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified2807,478
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing2715,440

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08552933 GT SQUIRES LTD 03 Jun 2013
    08553603 CAROLINE CAR WASH LTD 03 Jun 2013
    08555119 VALTHU CARDS LIMITED 04 Jun 2013
    08556540 C J RESOURCING LTD 05 Jun 2013
    08558557 SANCTUARY CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD 06 Jun 2013
    08559879 CDRE LIMITED 07 Jun 2013
    08560937 HOLMES LETTINGS & MANAGEMENT LTD 07 Jun 2013
    08561337 H O SOLUTIONS LTD 07 Jun 2013
    08561695 SHOAIB DISTRIBUTION LTD 10 Jun 2013
    08562438 IRFAN DISTRIBUTION LTD 10 Jun 2013
    08563253 MYERS EVENTS AND HIRE SERVICES LIMITED 10 Jun 2013
    08563504 AIGARS LTD 10 Jun 2013
    08563648 RIOSCA CONSULTING LIMITED 11 Jun 2013
    08563764 SHOAIB PRINTING LTD 11 Jun 2013
    08565327 COLOMBUS ESTATE RTM CO LTD 11 Jun 2013
    08565749 MAVERICK POWER TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED 12 Jun 2013
    08566515 TELSEC LTD 12 Jun 2013
    08569799 BEE LINE HONEY CAKES LTD 14 Jun 2013
    08569903 CITY CARS (UK) LIMITED 14 Jun 2013
    08570265 CONTROL STRATEGY LIMITED 14 Jun 2013
    08570380 S.C. SWEENEY LTD 14 Jun 2013
    08570851 BREXCO DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 17 Jun 2013
    08571798 RIJASEMA LTD 17 Jun 2013
    08572729 ARP CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED 17 Jun 2013
    08574103 PERCYROCKY FOSTERING, CHILDMINDING AND EMPOWERMENT SERVICES LIMITED 18 Jun 2013