Warwickshire

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 Warwickshire when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Warwickshire 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 1,787 companies were formed in Warwickshire. This figure is 4.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Warwickshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 1,896 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WarwickshireUK
    20131,787269,432
    20121,718253,150
    % change4.0%6.4%
    Record Year2007 (1,896)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,787 companies were formed in Warwickshire. This figure is 4.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Warwickshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 1,896 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WarwickshireUK
    20131,787269,432
    20121,718253,150
    % change4.0%6.4%
    Record Year2007 (1,896)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 856 companies were registered in Warwickshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)WarwickshireUK
    2013856134,630
    2012747121,659
    % change14.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2008 (860) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 856 companies were registered in Warwickshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 14.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally 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)WarwickshireUK
    2013856134,630
    2012747121,659
    % change14.6%10.7%
    Record Year 2008 (860) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

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

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

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013320277259
    New companies in 2012251266230
    % change27.5%4.1%12.6%
    Record Year2013 (320)2007 (306)2011 (304)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013320277259
    New companies in 2012251266230
    % change27.5%4.1%12.6%
    Record Year2013 (320)2007 (306)2011 (304)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,223 companies were dissolved in Warwickshire. This figure is 4.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Warwickshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,837 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WarwickshireUK
    20131,223155,192
    20121,171147,794
    % change4.4%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (1,837)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,223 companies were dissolved in Warwickshire. This figure is 4.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Warwickshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,837 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WarwickshireUK
    20131,223155,192
    20121,171147,794
    % change4.4%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (1,837)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 533 companies were dissolved in Warwickshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 17.5% 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)WarwickshireUK
    201353377,278
    201264680,218
    % change-17.5%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,112) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 533 companies were dissolved in Warwickshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is a decrease of 17.5% 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)WarwickshireUK
    201353377,278
    201264680,218
    % change-17.5%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,112) 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 2013189140204
    Closed companies in 2012181238227
    % change4.4%-41.2%-10%
    Record Year2009 (289)2009 (522)2009 (301)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013189140204
    Closed companies in 2012181238227
    % change4.4%-41.2%-10%
    Record Year2009 (289)2009 (522)2009 (301)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Warwickshire increased by 564 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WarwickshireUK
    2013564114,240
    2012547105,356
    Record Year2007 (1,162)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for Warwickshire increased by 564 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WarwickshireUK
    2013564114,240
    2012547105,356
    Record Year2007 (1,162)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    Net company growth for Warwickshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 323 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)WarwickshireUK
    201332357,352
    201210141,441
    Record Year 2007 (508) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Warwickshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 323 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)WarwickshireUK
    201332357,352
    201210141,441
    Record Year 2007 (508) 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 201313113755
    Net growth in 201270283
    Record Year2007 (221)2003 (181)2008 (226)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201313113755
    Net growth in 201270283
    Record Year2007 (221)2003 (181)2008 (226)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 Warwickshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Warwickshire
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 Warwickshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Warwickshire
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, Warwickshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Warwickshire
    20130.6%
    20120.6%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, Warwickshire formed 0.6% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)Warwickshire
    20130.6%
    20120.6%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    20090.9%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.9%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.6%0.6%
    UK formation share in 20120.6%0.6%0.6%
    % change7.1%1.2%1.9%
    Record Year2008 (0.9%)2008 (1.1%)1996 (0.9%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.6%0.6%
    UK formation share in 20120.6%0.6%0.6%
    % change7.1%1.2%1.9%
    Record Year2008 (0.9%)2008 (1.1%)1996 (0.9%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 45.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% 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 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% 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 45.1.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% 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 Warwickshire was 2004 when 31.3% of all directors were female.

    27.0% of all director appointments in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire was 2004 when 31.3% of all directors were female.

    27.0% of all director appointments in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire was in 2011 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    27.4% of all director appointments in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire was in 2011 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    27.4% of all director appointments in Warwickshire 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
    CONSULTING1.76%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.58%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    ENGINEERING1.13%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    CONSULTANCY1.11%PROPERTY2.48%
    TRANSPORT1.06%TRADING2.04%
    DESIGN0.97%ENGINEERING1.81%
    PROPERTY0.86%DESIGN1.80%
    J0.77%LONDON1.77%
    ASSOCIATES0.74%BUSINESS1.77%
    EUROPE0.72%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CO.,0.70%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    TRADING0.70%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    BUSINESS0.65%GLOBAL1.59%
    PROPERTIES0.63%MEDIA1.58%
    RUGBY0.54%CARE1.55%
    S0.54%J1.54%
    SYSTEMS0.54%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    INTERNATIONAL0.52%PROPERTIES1.41%
    CONSULTANTS0.50%IT1.40%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.50%M1.26%
    GROUP0.47%BUILDING1.22%
    M0.47%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    SECURITY0.47%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    CARE0.47%CAPITAL1.16%
    IT0.47%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING1.76%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.58%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    ENGINEERING1.13%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    CONSULTANCY1.11%PROPERTY2.48%
    TRANSPORT1.06%TRADING2.05%
    DESIGN0.97%ENGINEERING1.82%
    PROPERTY0.86%DESIGN1.79%
    J0.77%LONDON1.78%
    ASSOCIATES0.74%BUSINESS1.77%
    EUROPE0.72%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CO.,0.70%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    TRADING0.70%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    BUSINESS0.65%GLOBAL1.60%
    PROPERTIES0.63%MEDIA1.58%
    S0.54%CARE1.55%
    RUGBY0.54%J1.53%
    SYSTEMS0.54%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    INTERNATIONAL0.52%PROPERTIES1.41%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.50%IT1.40%
    CONSULTANTS0.50%M1.26%
    SECURITY0.47%BUILDING1.22%
    CARE0.47%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    GROUP0.47%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    ENTERPRISES0.47%CAPITAL1.17%
    IT0.47%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,482239,154
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management35434,490
    99999 - Dormant Company35345,704
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified33455,604
    49410 - Freight transport by road2376,562
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities18726,164
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified16217,438
    74990 - Non-trading company16214,505
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified15725,110
    62090 - Other information technology service activities9512,885
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet798,032
    41100 - Development of building projects739,173
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate648,120
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles624,921
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets585,552
    74100 - specialised design activities583,993
    86900 - Other human health activities588,930
    71129 - Other engineering activities534,610
    7487 - Other business activities534,192
    56302 - Public houses and bars525,353
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,471237,080
    99999 - Dormant Company35745,726
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management35334,652
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified33555,568
    49410 - Freight transport by road2376,574
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities18526,270
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified16217,454
    74990 - Non-trading company16214,483
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified15725,168
    62090 - Other information technology service activities9512,920
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet788,083
    41100 - Development of building projects749,235
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate638,176
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles624,945
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets585,576
    86900 - Other human health activities588,957
    74100 - specialised design activities584,002
    71129 - Other engineering activities544,630
    7487 - Other business activities534,186
    56302 - Public houses and bars525,402

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08471771 NEW LIVING DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 03 Apr 2013
    08501978 PAULDISBRAY LTD 24 Apr 2013
    08503913 SMEACCELER8 LIMITED 25 Apr 2013
    08500820 BAKY SPORTS AGENCY LIMITED 23 Apr 2013
    08502383 LITTLE & LARGE BUILDERS LTD 24 Apr 2013
    08474947 LYNDA SMITH EDUCATION LTD 05 Apr 2013
    08496365 TEGAN FOODS LIMITED 19 Apr 2013
    08497888 SUCCESS UN - LIMITED 22 Apr 2013
    08471569 A.K.B TRANSPORT LTD 03 Apr 2013
    08483159 RITEK ELECTRONICS LIMITED 11 Apr 2013
    08490597 ACTIVE CAR SPARES LTD 16 Apr 2013
    08502299 YONGCHUANG CHEMICAL CORPORATION LIMITED 24 Apr 2013
    08508387 MQC LTD 29 Apr 2013
    08474421 JSD ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS LIMITED 05 Apr 2013
    08477736 LEAN ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD 08 Apr 2013
    08482483 PAIU LIMITED 10 Apr 2013
    08482598 OMNI HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LIMITED 10 Apr 2013
    08484303 MANOR COURT CHAMBERS LIMITED 11 Apr 2013
    08497582 3 A MOTORS LIMITED 22 Apr 2013
    08511540 POPE ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 30 Apr 2013
    08471836 GREENBACK SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED 03 Apr 2013
    08478120 GOODER LIMITED 08 Apr 2013
    08479611 KEZABELS CREATIONS LTD 09 Apr 2013
    08499684 F TEC INNOVATIONS LIMITED 23 Apr 2013
    08467467 BLACK CAT DRIVERS LIMITED 02 Apr 2013