Washington, Tyne And Wear
2011 Annual Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Washington when compared to any year in history.
- The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Washington when compared to any previous second half year.
- The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company registrations in Washington when compared to any half year in history.
- Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
- Q4 2011 was a record quarter for company registrations in Washington when compared to any quarter in history.
- October 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Washington when compared to any previous October.
- October 2011 was a record month for company registrations in Washington when compared to any month in history.
- The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous second half year.
- Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
- November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous November.
- October 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous October.
- 2011 was a record year for net growth in Washington when compared to any year in history.
- The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Washington when compared to any previous second half year.
- The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for net growth in Washington when compared to any half year in history.
- Q4 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
- Q4 2011 was a record quarter for net growth in Washington when compared to any quarter in history.
- October 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Washington when compared to any previous October.
- October 2011 was a record month for net growth in Washington when compared to any month in history.
- 2011 was a record year for UK company share in Washington when compared to any year in history.
- Q4 2011 saw a new record in UK company share in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
- Q4 2011 was a record quarter for UK company share in Washington when compared to any quarter in history.
- October 2011 saw a new record in UK company share in Washington when compared to any previous October.
- October 2011 was a record month for UK company share in Washington when compared to any month in history.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Annual Data (2011)
2011 was a record year for company registrations in Washington when compared to any year in history.
A total of 304 companies were formed in Washington in 2011. This total is 121.9% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.
Year Washington UK 2011 304 452,870 2010 137 400,358 2009 121 362,675 2008 131 349,203 2007 151 457,649 Record Year 2011 (304) 2007 (457,649) New Companies by Year
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Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)
The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Washington when compared to any previous second half year.
The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company registrations in Washington when compared to any half year in history.
In the second half of 2011 a total of 220 companies were formed in Washington. This figure is 218.8% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.
The highest total for a second half year in Washington occurred in 2011 when a total of 220 were formed.
Half Year (Jul-Dec) Washington UK 2011 220 224,135 2010 69 196,609 % change 218.8% 14.0% Record Year 2011 (220) 2011 (224,135) New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)
Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
Q4 2011 was a record quarter for company registrations in Washington when compared to any quarter in history.
A total of 171 companies were registered in Washington during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).
This figure is an increase of 510.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.
fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) Washington UK 2011 171 109,623 2010 28 95,117 % change 510.7% 15.3% Record Year 2011 (171) 2011 (109,623) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)
October 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Washington when compared to any previous October.
October 2011 was a record month for company registrations in Washington when compared to any month in history.
New Companies by Month
October November December New companies in 2011 154 11 6 New companies in 2010 15 9 4 % change 926.7% 22.2% 50.0% Record Year 2011 (154) 2009 (18) 2008 (13)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Annual Data (2011)
A total of 118 companies were dissolved in Washington in 2011. This total is 9.2% lower than in 2010 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.
Year Washington UK 2011 118 314,523 2010 130 342,232 2009 138 533,773 2008 81 237,901 2007 84 220,295 Record Year 2009 (138) 2009 (533,773) Dissolved Companies by Year
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Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)
The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous second half year.
In the second half of 2011 a total of 66 companies were dissolved in Washington. This figure is 3.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.
The highest total for a second half year in Washington occurred in 2011 when a total of 66 were closed.
Half Year (Jul-Dec) Washington UK 2011 66 152,213 2010 64 164,601 % change 3.1% -7.5% Record Year 2011 (66) 2009 (244,537) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)
Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
A total of 37 companies were dissolved in Washington during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).
This figure is an increase of 76.2% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.
fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) Washington UK 2011 37 79,983 2010 21 76,896 % change 76.2% 4.0% Record Year 2011 (37) 2009 (85,136) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)
November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous November.
October 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Washington when compared to any previous October.
Dissolved Companies by Month
October November December Closed companies in 2011 10 15 12 Closed companies in 2010 8 8 5 % change 25.0% 87.5% 140% Record Year 2011 (10) 2011 (15) 2009 (15)
Net Company Growth
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Annual Data (2011)
2011 was a record year for net growth in Washington when compared to any year in history.
A total of 186 companies were added to the company register for Washington in 2011. This number represents growth of 135.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.
This number is 179 companies higher than the previous year.
The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2011 when the Washington company register grew by 186 companies.
Year Washington UK 2011 186 138,347 2010 7 58,126 2009 -17 -171,098 2008 50 111,302 2007 67 237,354 Record Year 2011 (186) 2003 (242,543) Net Growth by Year
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Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)
The second half of 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Washington when compared to any previous second half year.
The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for net growth in Washington when compared to any half year in history.
In the second half of 2011 the company register for Washington increased by 154 companies.
Half Year (Jul-Dec) Washington UK 2011 154 71,922 2010 5 32,008 Record Year 2011 (154) 2003 (117,772) Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)
Q4 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
Q4 2011 was a record quarter for net growth in Washington when compared to any quarter in history.
Net company growth for Washington during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 134 companies.
fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) Washington UK 2011 134 29,640 2010 7 18,221 Record Year 2011 (134) 2003 (57,175) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)
October 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Washington when compared to any previous October.
October 2011 was a record month for net growth in Washington when compared to any month in history.
Net Growth by Month
October November December Net growth in 2011 144 -4 -6 Net growth in 2010 7 1 -1 Record Year 2011 (144) 2009 (15) 2006 (9)
UK Company Share
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Annual Data (2011)
2011 was a record year for UK company share in Washington when compared to any year in history.
In 2011 Washington formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is an improvement on 2010 when Washington was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.
Year Washington 2011 0.1% 2010 0.0% 2009 0.0% 2008 0.0% 2007 0.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.1%) Company Share by Year
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Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)
In the second half of 2011 Washington formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2010 figure of 0.0%.
Half Year (Jul-Dec) Washington 2011 0.1% 2010 0.0% 2009 0.0% 2008 0.0% 2007 0.0% Record Year (since 1960) 1969 (0.1%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)
In the fourth quarter of 2011, Washington formed 0.2% of all UK companies.
fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) Washington 2011 0.2% 2010 0.0% 2009 0.0% 2008 0.0% 2007 0.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2011 (0.2%) Company Share by Quarter
Q4 2011 saw a new record in UK company share in Washington when compared to any previous Q4.
Q4 2011 was a record quarter for UK company share in Washington when compared to any quarter in history.
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Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)
October 2011 saw a new record in UK company share in Washington when compared to any previous October.
October 2011 was a record month for UK company share in Washington when compared to any month in history.
Company Share by Month
October November December UK formation share in 2011 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% UK formation share in 2010 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% % change 792.2% 4.2% 33.3% Record Year 2011 (0.4%) 1962 (0.2%) 1969 (0.2%)
Director Age
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Annual Data (2011)
The average age of a director in 2011 was 50.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 31.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.
Director Age by Year
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Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)
The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 51.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 38.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)
The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 53.2.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 0.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 44.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Annual Data (2011)
The record year for female directors in Washington was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.
The percentage of female directors in Washington in 2011 was 31.0%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%
Director Gender by Year
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Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)
The record second half year for female directors in Washington was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.
4.5% of all director appointments in Washington in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)
The record fourth quarter for female directors in Washington was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.
1.9% of all director appointments in Washington in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage LOANS 1.58% CONSULTING 5.07% PAYDAY 1.38% MANAGEMENT 4.74% BEDS 1.19% CONSULTANCY 3.26% NORTH 0.99% PROPERTY 2.37% DESIGN 0.99% TRADING 2.07% CHEAP 0.79% DESIGN 1.92% MAINTENANCE 0.79% ASSOCIATES 1.86% ONLINE 0.79% ENGINEERING 1.78% COMMUNITY 0.79% BUSINESS 1.78% EAST 0.59% CONSULTANTS 1.76% INTEREST 0.59% CONSTRUCTION 1.73% MANAGEMENT 0.59% MEDIA 1.71% LOAN 0.59% LONDON 1.63% FOOTBALL 0.59% J 1.51% DIRECT 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.48% NE 0.59% GLOBAL 1.46% CLEANING 0.59% IT 1.41% BETTING 0.59% CARE 1.39% HIGH 0.40% PROPERTIES 1.29% THERAPY 0.40% ELECTRICAL 1.29% PROTECTION 0.40% M 1.27% RESULTS 0.40% BUILDING 1.26% WASHINGTON 0.40% ENERGY 1.25% GROUP 0.40% S 1.20% SOFAS 0.40% ENTERPRISES 1.20%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 53 205,525 7487 - Other business activities 22 57,052 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 10 11,768 9999 - Dormant Company 9 20,199 99999 - Dormant Company 9 21,846 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 8 32,483 5540 - Bars 6 2,147 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 4 12,072 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 4 2,699 7260 - Other computer related activities 4 7,667 86900 - Other human health activities 4 4,457 43910 - Roofing activities 3 591 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 3 17,765 25990 - Manufacture of other fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified 3 569 5530 - Restaurants 3 5,013 4521 - General construction & civil engineering 3 5,558 43991 - Scaffold erection 2 276 88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified 2 1,567 5241 - Retail sale of textiles 2 233 71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production 2 420
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 07842488 APPLEDORE NE LIMITED 10 Nov 2011 07855905 EUPHORIA @ THE MARRIOTT LIMITED 22 Nov 2011 07856069 FIRST COMPOSITES LIMITED 22 Nov 2011 07861369 NEW ZEALAND LTD 25 Nov 2011 07861375 SOUTH AFRICA LTD 25 Nov 2011 07861385 AUSTRALIA LTD 25 Nov 2011 07861387 INDIA LTD 25 Nov 2011 07830685 PRO-ACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEMS LIMITED 01 Nov 2011 07839963 TEAM VALLEY CLEANING SERVICES LTD 09 Nov 2011 07860995 BRAND AREA LIMITED 25 Nov 2011 07862986 ABLE ROOFING & BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED 28 Nov 2011
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