Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

2014 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2014 was a record year for company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous December.
  • 2014 was a record year for company closures in Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.
  • December 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous December.

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 Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 559 companies were formed in Waltham Cross in 2014. This total is 7.1% higher than in 2013 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 10.0% growth compared to 529,363 the previous year.

    YearWaltham CrossUK
    2014559582,051
    2013522529,363
    2012452491,893
    2011417452,870
    2010354400,358
    Record Year2014 (559)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 Waltham Cross when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 271 companies were formed in Waltham Cross. This figure is 2.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 8.2%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Waltham Cross occurred in 2014 when a total of 271 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham CrossUK
    2014271281,320
    2013265259,931
    % change2.3%8.2%
    Record Year2014 (271)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 Waltham Cross when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 144 companies were registered in Waltham Cross during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 5.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares equally 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)Waltham CrossUK
    2014144137,906
    2013137127,247
    % change5.1%8.4%
    Record Year 2014 (144) 2014 (137,906)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

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

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2014445446
    New companies in 2013555032
    % change-20.0%8.0%43.8%
    Record Year2013 (55)2012 (64)2014 (46)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    2014 was a record year for company closures in Waltham Cross when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 383 companies were dissolved in Waltham Cross in 2014. This total is 33.9% higher than in 2013 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 10.8% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearWaltham CrossUK
    2014383367,937
    2013286332,213
    2012258293,729
    2011248314,524
    2010260342,233
    Record Year2014 (383)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 205 companies were dissolved in Waltham Cross. This figure is 33.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 7.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Waltham Cross occurred in 2005 when a total of 247 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham CrossUK
    2014205190,730
    2013154177,021
    % change33.1%7.7%
    Record Year2005 (247)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 78 companies were dissolved in Waltham Cross during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 23.8% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares poorly 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)Waltham CrossUK
    20147889,060
    20136390,851
    % change23.8%-2.0%
    Record Year 2005 (124) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    December 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Waltham Cross when compared to any previous December.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2014261735
    Closed companies in 2013231525
    % change13.0%13.3%40%
    Record Year2005 (89)2010 (29)2014 (35)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    A total of 176 companies were added to the company register for Waltham Cross in 2014. This number represents growth of 31.5% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 36.8%.

    This number is 60 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2013 when the Waltham Cross company register grew by 236 companies.

    YearWaltham CrossUK
    2014176214,114
    2013236197,150
    2012194198,164
    2011169138,346
    20109458,125
    Record Year2013 (236)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 the company register for Waltham Cross increased by 66 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham CrossUK
    20146690,590
    201311182,910
    Record Year2012 (122)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    Net company growth for Waltham Cross during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014) was 66 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)Waltham CrossUK
    20146648,846
    20137436,396
    Record Year 2013 (74) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2014183711
    Net growth in 201332357
    Record Year2013 (32)2012 (42)2002 (16)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    In 2014 Waltham Cross formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2013 when Waltham Cross was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearWaltham Cross
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1998 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 Waltham Cross formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waltham Cross
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1998 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    In the fourth quarter of 2014, Waltham Cross formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)Waltham Cross
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2001 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20140.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-24.0%2.5%23.0%
    Record Year2001 (0.1%)2001 (0.2%)1999 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The average age of a director in 2014 was 43.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.3% 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 42.4.

    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 5.9% 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 40.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 7.4% 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 Waltham Cross was 1985 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Waltham Cross in 2014 was 25.1%. 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 Waltham Cross was 2011 when 31.3% of all directors were female.

    28.9% of all director appointments in Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross was in 2012 when 32.1% of all directors were female.

    26.1% of all director appointments in Waltham Cross 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
    MANAGEMENT2.16%CONSULTING5.22%
    CONSULTANCY1.41%MANAGEMENT4.58%
    CONSTRUCTION1.19%CONSULTANCY3.57%
    CONSULTING1.08%PROPERTY2.66%
    INVESTMENTS0.97%CONSTRUCTION2.12%
    BUILDING0.86%ENGINEERING2.10%
    ELECTRICAL0.76%CARE2.02%
    HEATING0.76%TRADING1.94%
    DEVELOPMENT0.76%LONDON1.93%
    TRANSPORT0.76%TRANSPORT1.93%
    PROPERTY0.76%DESIGN1.66%
    J0.76%CONSULTANTS1.64%
    PLUMBING0.65%ELECTRICAL1.62%
    CONTRACTORS0.65%PROPERTIES1.62%
    M0.65%BUSINESS1.56%
    MAINTENANCE0.65%J1.54%
    (LONDON)0.65%CO.,1.50%
    TRADING0.54%GLOBAL1.49%
    CAPITAL0.54%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    SERVICE0.54%ASSOCIATES1.47%
    HOME0.54%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    INTERNATIONAL0.54%MEDIA1.33%
    PROPERTIES0.54%IT1.31%
    HEALTHCARE0.54%BUILDING1.29%
    BUSINESS0.54%M1.22%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied256265,608
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified5029,009
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management3942,290
    99999 - Dormant Company3048,509
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2658,068
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2630,178
    86900 - Other human health activities2512,976
    41100 - Development of building projects2411,397
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1619,049
    86101 - Hospital activities154,366
    49410 - Freight transport by road1310,842
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1310,107
    74990 - Non-trading company1113,984
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands118,318
    68310 - Real estate agencies113,719
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1111,212
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified98,761
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation95,189
    43210 - Electrical installation95,985
    70100 - Activities of head offices84,204

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09244130 STRESS FREE BROKERS LTD 01 Oct 2014
    09246225 SPINNING INVESTMENTS LIMITED 02 Oct 2014
    09247286 OPTIMUM BUSINESS VENTURES LIMITED 03 Oct 2014
    09255386 ZALEX ALVID LTD 08 Oct 2014
    09257422 ZIRUL ASSOCIATES LIMITED 09 Oct 2014
    09277857 WRB CONTRACTORS LTD 23 Oct 2014
    09245132 SMILE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED 02 Oct 2014
    09245244 CDS INTERNET DEVELOPMENT LTD 02 Oct 2014
    09247753 LBS RESOURCING LIMITED 03 Oct 2014
    09249820 PISON LTD 06 Oct 2014
    09250079 MJP BUILDERS LIMITED 06 Oct 2014
    09252080 ACE INTERNETWORKS LIMITED 07 Oct 2014
    09252139 09252139 LIMITED 07 Oct 2014
    09262064 MAI POS SERVICES LIMITED 13 Oct 2014
    09262983 DEPENIT SOLUTIONS LTD 14 Oct 2014
    09263828 FELIX 86 LTD 14 Oct 2014
    09271474 HOPE YOUTH ACTION (FAMILY) LIMITED 20 Oct 2014
    09271975 SALV-AGE TRADING LIMITED 20 Oct 2014
    09272628 ANOK COMPANY LIMITED 21 Oct 2014
    09273998 CHELMER MOTOR ENGINEERS LIMITED 21 Oct 2014
    09274726 THE EVENT SAFETY ADVISORS LIMITED 22 Oct 2014
    09275346 TYLER ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LIMITED 22 Oct 2014
    09276349 CROSS FOOD CENTRE LTD 23 Oct 2014
    09278143 ESSEX GROWERS LIMITED 23 Oct 2014
    09280490 LIMROK HOTEL SUPPLIES LIMITED 27 Oct 2014