Surrey

Q3 2014 Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous Q3.
  • Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous Q3.
  • September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous September.
  • August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous August.
  • July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous July.
  • September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous September.
  • August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous August.
  • July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous July.
  • July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Surrey when compared to any previous July.
  • July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Surrey when compared to any previous July.
  • August 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Surrey when compared to any previous August.
  • August 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Surrey when compared to any previous August.

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. Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)

    Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous Q3.

    Q3 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous Q3.

    A total of 5,146 companies were registered in Surrey during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 7.7% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)SurreyUK
    20145,146143,414
    20134,778132,684
    % change7.7%8.1%
    Record Year 2014 (5,146) 2014 (143,414)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 5,146 companies were registered in Surrey during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 7.7% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.1% against the same period last year.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)SurreyUK
    20145,146143,414
    20134,778132,684
    % change7.7%8.1%
    Record Year 2014 (5,146) 2014 (143,414)
    New Companies by Quarter
  2. Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)

    September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous September.

    August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous August.

    July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous July.

    September 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous September.

    August 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous August.

    July 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Surrey when compared to any previous July.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    JulyAugustSeptember
    New companies in 20141,8181,5811,747
    New companies in 20131,6781,4711,629
    % change8.3%7.5%7.2%
    Record Year2014 (1,818)2014 (1,581)2014 (1,747)
    JulyAugustSeptember
    New companies in 20141,8181,5811,747
    New companies in 20131,6781,4711,629
    % change8.3%7.5%7.2%
    Record Year2014 (1,818)2014 (1,581)2014 (1,747)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)

    A total of 3,725 companies were dissolved in Surrey during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 20.9% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)SurreyUK
    20143,725101,670
    20133,08186,170
    % change20.9%18.0%
    Record Year 2009 (3,992) 2009 (159,405)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 3,725 companies were dissolved in Surrey during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 20.9% versus the same period last year (Q3 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 18.0% against the same period last year.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)SurreyUK
    20143,725101,670
    20133,08186,170
    % change20.9%18.0%
    Record Year 2009 (3,992) 2009 (159,405)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  2. Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)

    July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Surrey when compared to any previous July.

    July 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Surrey when compared to any previous July.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    JulyAugustSeptember
    Closed companies in 20141,3839361,406
    Closed companies in 20131,0578941,130
    % change30.8%4.7%24%
    Record Year2014 (1,383)2008 (2,310)2009 (1,934)
    JulyAugustSeptember
    Closed companies in 20141,3839361,406
    Closed companies in 20131,0578941,130
    % change30.8%4.7%24%
    Record Year2014 (1,383)2008 (2,310)2009 (1,934)

Net Company Growth

  1. Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)

    Net company growth for Surrey during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 1,421 companies.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)SurreyUK
    20141,42141,744
    20131,69746,514
    Record Year 2011 (1,757) 2013 (46,514)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Surrey during the third quarter of 2014 (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014) was 1,421 companies.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)SurreyUK
    20141,42141,744
    20131,69746,514
    Record Year 2011 (1,757) 2013 (46,514)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  2. Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)

    August 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Surrey when compared to any previous August.

    August 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Surrey when compared to any previous August.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    JulyAugustSeptember
    Net growth in 2014435645341
    Net growth in 2013621577499
    Record Year2008 (981)2014 (645)2002 (784)
    JulyAugustSeptember
    Net growth in 2014435645341
    Net growth in 2013621577499
    Record Year2008 (981)2014 (645)2002 (784)

UK Company Share

  1. Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)

    In the third quarter of 2014, Surrey formed 3.6% of all UK companies.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)Surrey
    20143.6%
    20133.6%
    20123.6%
    20114.2%
    20104.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (4.9%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the third quarter of 2014, Surrey formed 3.6% of all UK companies.

    third quarter (Jul 2014 - Sep 2014)Surrey
    20143.6%
    20133.6%
    20123.6%
    20114.2%
    20104.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (4.9%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  2. Monthly Data (Jul, Aug & Sep 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    JulyAugustSeptember
    UK formation share in 20143.6%3.6%3.6%
    UK formation share in 20133.6%3.5%3.6%
    % change-1.6%2.5%-1.6%
    Record Year1992 (5.2%)1990 (5.4%)1992 (4.9%)
    JulyAugustSeptember
    UK formation share in 20143.6%3.6%3.6%
    UK formation share in 20133.6%3.5%3.6%
    % change-1.6%2.5%-1.6%
    Record Year1992 (5.2%)1990 (5.4%)1992 (4.9%)

Director Age

  1. Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)

    The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 43.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Quarter

    The average age of a director in the third quarter of 2014 was 43.4.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Quarterly Data (Q3 Jul-Sep 2014)

    The record third quarter for female directors in Surrey was in 2008 when 28.5% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in Surrey in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

    The record third quarter for female directors in Surrey was in 2008 when 28.5% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in Surrey in the third quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Sep 2013-Sep 2014)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING3.58%CONSULTING5.17%
    MANAGEMENT2.56%MANAGEMENT4.63%
    CONSULTANCY1.92%CONSULTANCY3.55%
    LONDON1.62%PROPERTY2.62%
    PROPERTY1.48%ENGINEERING2.07%
    CONSTRUCTION1.12%CONSTRUCTION2.05%
    CONSULTANTS1.07%TRADING2.00%
    CARE1.03%LONDON1.95%
    ASSOCIATES1.01%CARE1.94%
    DESIGN0.89%TRANSPORT1.76%
    TRADING0.88%DESIGN1.70%
    INVESTMENTS0.82%CONSULTANTS1.70%
    GLOBAL0.82%PROPERTIES1.63%
    MEDIA0.82%BUSINESS1.62%
    BUSINESS0.79%J1.53%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.78%ELECTRICAL1.53%
    ELECTRICAL0.76%GLOBAL1.51%
    BUILDING0.73%INVESTMENTS1.50%
    SURREY0.72%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    CO.,0.67%MEDIA1.38%
    IT0.67%CO.,1.36%
    J0.67%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    HEALTHCARE0.64%BUILDING1.30%
    PROPERTIES0.62%IT1.30%
    CAPITAL0.58%M1.23%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING3.59%CONSULTING5.18%
    MANAGEMENT2.57%MANAGEMENT4.63%
    CONSULTANCY1.92%CONSULTANCY3.54%
    LONDON1.62%PROPERTY2.63%
    PROPERTY1.48%ENGINEERING2.08%
    CONSTRUCTION1.13%CONSTRUCTION2.05%
    CONSULTANTS1.06%TRADING2.01%
    CARE1.02%LONDON1.95%
    ASSOCIATES1.02%CARE1.94%
    DESIGN0.90%TRANSPORT1.76%
    TRADING0.88%DESIGN1.70%
    MEDIA0.82%CONSULTANTS1.69%
    GLOBAL0.81%PROPERTIES1.63%
    INVESTMENTS0.81%BUSINESS1.63%
    BUSINESS0.79%ELECTRICAL1.53%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.79%J1.53%
    ELECTRICAL0.75%GLOBAL1.52%
    BUILDING0.73%INVESTMENTS1.50%
    SURREY0.72%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    CO.,0.67%MEDIA1.38%
    IT0.66%CO.,1.36%
    J0.66%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    HEALTHCARE0.64%BUILDING1.30%
    PROPERTIES0.62%IT1.30%
    CAPITAL0.58%M1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied9,901278,481
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2,09140,717
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1,67857,264
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1,57529,313
    99999 - Dormant Company1,55048,286
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1,16928,224
    49410 - Freight transport by road8919,960
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified70818,890
    74990 - Non-trading company51814,006
    62090 - Other information technology service activities49612,795
    41100 - Development of building projects48510,604
    86900 - Other human health activities47411,807
    62012 - Business and domestic software development4189,675
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings4067,151
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet3519,914
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate33910,361
    98000 - Residents property management3375,047
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities3177,401
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified2918,501
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing2835,786
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied9,326263,052
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2,13441,421
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1,70358,078
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities1,59229,780
    99999 - Dormant Company1,56848,811
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1,19628,864
    49410 - Freight transport by road92910,336
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified71219,117
    74990 - Non-trading company52114,053
    62090 - Other information technology service activities50512,999
    41100 - Development of building projects50010,983
    86900 - Other human health activities48612,105
    62012 - Business and domestic software development4229,848
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings4117,363
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet35610,125
    98000 - Residents property management3465,163
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate34410,684
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities3207,504
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing2945,953
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified2938,701

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09156976 OJC IMAGING LIMITED 01 Aug 2014
    09157819 PESEKO LTD 01 Aug 2014
    09159898 CDH RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED 04 Aug 2014
    09162896 JOHN SMITH SECURITY LTD 05 Aug 2014
    09163609 LEDUO LIMITED 06 Aug 2014
    09165775 LONDON GOURMET FOOD LIMITED 07 Aug 2014
    09166034 KINGFISHER APS LIMITED 07 Aug 2014
    09166121 PKR TRADERS LTD 07 Aug 2014
    09167438 DEVON AGUSTAS DESIGNS LIMITED 08 Aug 2014
    09167949 ALO BEAUTY LTD 08 Aug 2014
    09168449 ROJAT ROJIN LIMITED 08 Aug 2014
    OC394740 LEASEHOLD LAW LLP 11 Aug 2014
    09169150 KIMAYA TRADERS LIMITED 11 Aug 2014
    09173178 HEAVEN ESTATE AGENT LIMITED 13 Aug 2014
    09173223 SK REMOVAL SERVICES LTD. 13 Aug 2014
    09174935 MOKU BEACH LIMITED 14 Aug 2014
    09175056 BEST LIFE HEALTH LIMITED 14 Aug 2014
    09175783 AMT PROP DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 14 Aug 2014
    09176421 HIGH LIFE (GB) LTD 14 Aug 2014
    09177276 CDS PROJECTS LIMITED 15 Aug 2014
    09178525 DP IT CONSULTING LIMITED 15 Aug 2014
    09179220 YVETTE HEALTH CARE LTD 18 Aug 2014
    09179364 AIM OUTREACH LIMITED 18 Aug 2014
    09179557 VIP BG BUILDING SERVICES LTD 18 Aug 2014
    09179566 CLAIM FOR FREE LIMITED 18 Aug 2014