Waterlooville, Hampshire

2014 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

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

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 Waterlooville when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 758 companies were formed in Waterlooville in 2014. This total is 18.6% higher than in 2013 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 10.0% growth compared to 529,363 the previous year.

    YearWaterloovilleUK
    2014758582,051
    2013639529,363
    2012626491,893
    2011498452,870
    2010490400,358
    Record Year2014 (758)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 Waterlooville when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 360 companies were formed in Waterlooville. This figure is 12.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.2%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Waterlooville occurred in 2014 when a total of 360 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WaterloovilleUK
    2014360281,320
    2013319259,931
    % change12.9%8.2%
    Record Year2014 (360)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 Waterlooville when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 176 companies were registered in Waterlooville during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 23.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2013). This figure compares well 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)WaterloovilleUK
    2014176137,906
    2013143127,247
    % change23.1%8.4%
    Record Year 2014 (176) 2014 (137,906)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

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

    October 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Waterlooville when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2014695651
    New companies in 2013614933
    % change13.1%14.3%54.5%
    Record Year2014 (69)2012 (59)2014 (51)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    A total of 389 companies were dissolved in Waterlooville in 2014. This total is 0.8% higher than in 2013 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 10.8% growth compared to the previous year.

    YearWaterloovilleUK
    2014389367,937
    2013386332,213
    2012342293,729
    2011339314,524
    2010349342,233
    Record Year2009 (470)2009 (533,789)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

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

    In the second half of 2014 a total of 210 companies were dissolved in Waterlooville. This figure is 9.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 7.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Waterlooville occurred in 2014 when a total of 210 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WaterloovilleUK
    2014210190,730
    2013192177,021
    % change9.4%7.7%
    Record Year2014 (210)2009 (244,544)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    A total of 102 companies were dissolved in Waterlooville during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 3.0% 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)WaterloovilleUK
    201410289,060
    20139990,851
    % change3.0%-2.0%
    Record Year 2014 (102) 2013 (90,851)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

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

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2014342246
    Closed companies in 2013452034
    % change-24.4%10.0%35%
    Record Year2013 (45)2010 (37)2014 (46)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2014)

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

    A total of 369 companies were added to the company register for Waterlooville 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 116 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2014 when the Waterlooville company register grew by 369 companies.

    YearWaterloovilleUK
    2014369214,114
    2013253197,150
    2012284198,164
    2011159138,346
    201014158,125
    Record Year2014 (369)2007 (237,353)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

    In the second half of 2014 the company register for Waterlooville increased by 150 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WaterloovilleUK
    201415090,590
    201312782,910
    Record Year2002 (155)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

    Net company growth for Waterlooville during the fourth quarter of 2014 (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014) was 74 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)WaterloovilleUK
    20147448,846
    20134436,396
    Record Year 2012 (79) 2012 (49,848)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201435345
    Net growth in 20131629-1
    Record Year2003 (57)2002 (42)2012 (24)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2014)

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

    YearWaterlooville
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2002 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2014)

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

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Waterlooville
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2014)

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

    fourth quarter (Oct 2014 - Dec 2014)Waterlooville
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (0.2%)
    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%
    % change7.6%8.4%32.1%
    Record Year2003 (0.2%)2002 (0.2%)1998 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2014)

    The average age of a director in 2014 was 43.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% 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 43.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 44.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.9% 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 Waterlooville was 1987 when 100.0% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Waterlooville in 2014 was 27.4%. 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 Waterlooville was 2006 when 39.1% of all directors were female.

    28.2% of all director appointments in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville was in 2006 when 43.2% of all directors were female.

    26.1% of all director appointments in Waterlooville 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
    MANAGEMENT1.40%CONSULTING5.22%
    J1.15%MANAGEMENT4.58%
    PROPERTY1.07%CONSULTANCY3.57%
    CONSULTING0.99%PROPERTY2.66%
    BUILDING0.99%CONSTRUCTION2.12%
    CONSULTANCY0.99%ENGINEERING2.10%
    CONSTRUCTION0.99%CARE2.02%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.82%TRADING1.94%
    UNITY0.82%LONDON1.93%
    DESIGN0.82%TRANSPORT1.93%
    CARE0.74%DESIGN1.66%
    HAMPSHIRE0.66%CONSULTANTS1.64%
    P0.66%ELECTRICAL1.62%
    RAIL0.66%PROPERTIES1.62%
    SYSTEMS0.57%BUSINESS1.56%
    TRAINING0.57%J1.54%
    D0.57%CO.,1.50%
    M0.57%GLOBAL1.49%
    (HAMPSHIRE)0.57%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    G0.57%ASSOCIATES1.47%
    L0.57%DEVELOPMENTS1.35%
    SOUTHERN0.49%MEDIA1.33%
    ENGINEERING0.49%IT1.31%
    SCAFFOLDING0.49%BUILDING1.29%
    HOLDINGS0.49%M1.22%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied178265,608
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified7958,068
    99999 - Dormant Company6148,509
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management5642,290
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified3419,049
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified3329,009
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2730,178
    64209 - Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified253,776
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified248,761
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation235,189
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing225,931
    86220 - Specialists medical practice activities224,031
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment216,742
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles205,425
    43210 - Electrical installation205,985
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings207,559
    41100 - Development of building projects1611,397
    86900 - Other human health activities1512,976
    86230 - Dental practice activities132,164
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands138,318

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09337681 MAGICAL MATHS (HAMPSHIRE) LIMITED 02 Dec 2014
    09339388 BRYMOR HOUSING LIMITED 03 Dec 2014
    09342916 TURTLEY AWESOME CLOTHING LTD 05 Dec 2014
    09345439 TB PT LTD 08 Dec 2014
    09346896 H & P PROJECT CONSULTANCY LIMITED 09 Dec 2014
    OC396991 WINCHESTER RADIOLOGY LLP 09 Dec 2014
    09349526 TAYLOR MADE MARINE & CARPENTRY LIMITED 10 Dec 2014
    09352573 IMAGINE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED 12 Dec 2014
    09355295 P3B LIMITED 15 Dec 2014
    09355777 ENTERPRISE AIR LIMITED 15 Dec 2014
    09358283 1ST ENTERPRISE LIMITED 17 Dec 2014
    09358670 DUFFY MEDIA LIMITED 17 Dec 2014
    09360524 SOUTHERN MACHINERY MOVING LTD 18 Dec 2014
    09361188 M KILFORD SERVICES LIMITED 18 Dec 2014
    09362962 WORTH A CLEAN LTD 19 Dec 2014
    09367701 PORTSDOWN SKIN AND BEAUTY LIMITED 29 Dec 2014
    09336359 ONE CLICK TRADING (UK) LTD 02 Dec 2014
    09336818 ACCUTEK LTD 02 Dec 2014
    09337265 SUB COOLING LTD 02 Dec 2014
    09338402 SUPREME ELECTRICS LTD 03 Dec 2014
    09349325 ARF WELDING SERVICES LIMITED 10 Dec 2014
    09349801 DIRECT BOOKKEEPING SOLUTIONS LIMITED 10 Dec 2014
    09354225 MEDIASKIN LTD 15 Dec 2014
    09354518 GO LOCAL BUSINESSES LIMITED 15 Dec 2014
    09368162 SJ POWER LIMITED 29 Dec 2014