Uxbridge, Greater London

2014 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2014 was a record year for company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any previous December.
  • 2014 was a record year for net growth in Uxbridge when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Uxbridge when compared to any previous second half year.
  • October 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Uxbridge when compared to any previous October.

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 (2014)

    2014 was a record year for company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 1,077 companies were formed in Uxbridge in 2014. This total is 16.7% higher than in 2013 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 10.0% growth compared to 529,363 the previous year.

    YearUxbridgeUK
    20141,077582,051
    2013923529,363
    2012779491,893
    2011702452,870
    2010589400,358
    Record Year2014 (1,077)2014 (582,051)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 518 companies were formed in Uxbridge. This figure is 11.6% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.2%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Uxbridge occurred in 2014 when a total of 518 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)UxbridgeUK
    2014518281,320
    2013464259,931
    % change11.6%8.2%
    Record Year2014 (518)2014 (281,320)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    Q4 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 247 companies were registered in Uxbridge during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 0.8% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 8.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)UxbridgeUK
    2014247137,906
    2013245127,247
    % change0.8%8.4%
    Record Year 2014 (247) 2014 (137,906)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    December 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Uxbridge when compared to any previous December.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2014928966
    New companies in 2013929162
    % change0.0%-2.2%6.5%
    Record Year2013 (92)2013 (91)2014 (66)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    A total of 552 companies were dissolved in Uxbridge in 2014. This total is 10.4% higher than in 2013 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 10.8% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearUxbridgeUK
    2014552367,937
    2013500332,213
    2012413293,729
    2011409314,524
    2010459342,233
    Record Year2009 (654)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 270 companies were dissolved in Uxbridge. This figure is 5.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 7.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Uxbridge occurred in 2009 when a total of 290 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)UxbridgeUK
    2014270190,730
    2013256177,021
    % change5.5%7.7%
    Record Year2009 (290)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 122 companies were dissolved in Uxbridge during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is a decrease of 13.5% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 2.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)UxbridgeUK
    201412289,060
    201314190,851
    % change-13.5%-2.0%
    Record Year 2013 (141) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2014403943
    Closed companies in 2013533256
    % change-24.5%21.9%-23%
    Record Year2013 (53)2010 (50)2009 (62)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    2014 was a record year for net growth in Uxbridge when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 525 companies were added to the company register for Uxbridge in 2014. This number represents growth of 48.7% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 36.8%.

    This number is 102 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2014 when the Uxbridge company register grew by 525 companies.

    YearUxbridgeUK
    2014525214,114
    2013423197,150
    2012366198,164
    2011293138,346
    201013058,125
    Record Year2014 (525)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The second half of 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Uxbridge when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 the company register for Uxbridge increased by 248 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)UxbridgeUK
    201424890,590
    201320882,910
    Record Year2014 (248)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    Net company growth for Uxbridge during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014) was 125 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)UxbridgeUK
    201412548,846
    201310436,396
    Record Year 2014 (125) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    October 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Uxbridge when compared to any previous October.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2014525023
    Net growth in 201339596
    Record Year2014 (52)2013 (59)2001 (23)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    In 2014 Uxbridge formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2013 when Uxbridge was responsible for 0.2% of all UK companies.

    YearUxbridge
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2014 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 Uxbridge formed 0.2% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.2%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Uxbridge
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2014 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    In the fourth quarter of 2014, Uxbridge formed 0.2% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)Uxbridge
    20140.2%
    20130.2%
    20120.2%
    20110.2%
    20100.2%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20140.2%0.2%0.2%
    UK formation share in 20130.2%0.2%0.2%
    % change-4.8%-7.2%-8.9%
    Record Year1989 (0.2%)1992 (0.3%)2001 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The average age of a director in 2014 was 43.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2014 was 42.2.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2014 was 41.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 7.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The record year for female directors in Uxbridge was 1989 when 37.5% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Uxbridge in 2014 was 21.6%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.1%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    The record second half year for female directors in Uxbridge was 2008 when 32.2% of all directors were female.

    21.7% of all director appointments in Uxbridge in the second half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Uxbridge was in 2008 when 39.7% of all directors were female.

    19.3% of all director appointments in Uxbridge in the fourth quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.8% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

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

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.14%CONSULTING5.22%
    CARE2.02%MANAGEMENT4.58%
    MANAGEMENT1.54%CONSULTANCY3.57%
    CONSULTANCY1.31%PROPERTY2.66%
    SOCIAL1.31%CONSTRUCTION2.12%
    LONDON1.31%ENGINEERING2.10%
    CONSTRUCTION1.25%CARE2.02%
    PROPERTY1.13%TRADING1.94%
    HEALTHCARE1.07%LONDON1.93%
    BUILDING1.01%TRANSPORT1.93%
    DESIGN0.89%DESIGN1.66%
    FOOD0.77%CONSULTANTS1.64%
    PROJECT0.71%ELECTRICAL1.62%
    WINE0.71%PROPERTIES1.62%
    BUSINESS0.65%BUSINESS1.56%
    LVA0.65%J1.54%
    ENGINEERING0.65%CO.,1.50%
    ELECTRICAL0.59%GLOBAL1.49%
    PROPERTIES0.59%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    ASSOCIATES0.53%ASSOCIATES1.47%
    HEALTH0.48%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    ENTERPRISES0.48%MEDIA1.33%
    INVESTMENTS0.48%IT1.31%
    CONSULTANTS0.48%BUILDING1.29%
    GLAZING0.42%M1.22%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied455265,608
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities8230,178
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management7742,290
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified6229,009
    99999 - Dormant Company5448,509
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified4558,068
    86900 - Other human health activities3612,976
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified3019,049
    88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified284,756
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings287,559
    47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating244,167
    41100 - Development of building projects2311,397
    74990 - Non-trading company2013,984
    62090 - Other information technology service activities1812,837
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities187,528
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1710,107
    78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies174,182
    86101 - Hospital activities174,366
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1611,212
    71129 - Other engineering activities166,132

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09336514 ANALOG DESIGN LTD 02 Dec 2014
    09339142 M&L ELECTRICAL SERVICES LONDON LTD 03 Dec 2014
    09340241 78A SW48BH LIMITED 04 Dec 2014
    09340493 KREA SOLUTIONS LIMITED 04 Dec 2014
    09345465 JB IT MANAGEMENT LIMITED 08 Dec 2014
    09346316 HEMA PATEL LIMITED 08 Dec 2014
    09351326 12 PROPERTY FE LIMITED 11 Dec 2014
    09353383 EVERLAST GLAZING LIMITED 12 Dec 2014
    09357388 SUNNY GLAZING LIMITED 16 Dec 2014
    09360867 S J BRAHAM DEVELOPMENTS LTD 18 Dec 2014
    09364571 SAFFRON TEK LTD 22 Dec 2014
    09366798 G BEAGAN LIMITED 24 Dec 2014
    09368205 ENEVOLVE LIMITED 29 Dec 2014
    09344628 DJD SPECIALIST VEHICLE SOLUTIONS LTD 08 Dec 2014
    09356253 GAVACAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 16 Dec 2014
    09356542 SIMPSON ELECTRICAL (UK) LIMITED 16 Dec 2014
    09336274 IN DETAIL DIRECTORY LTD 02 Dec 2014
    09339307 PRAXI MEDICA LTD 03 Dec 2014
    09356296 GDM TRADERS (UK) LIMITED 16 Dec 2014
    09357649 VELOCITYCONTROL LTD 16 Dec 2014
    09358099 MANI GABBA ENTERPRISES LIMITED 17 Dec 2014
    09358411 AV WOODSMAN LIMITED 17 Dec 2014
    09361991 DECEMBERIST LTD. 19 Dec 2014
    09362847 ICKENHAM FLOORING & DESIGNS LIMITED 19 Dec 2014
    09363656 HOLMGROVE SIGNALLING LIMITED 22 Dec 2014