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Westhill, Aberdeenshire

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2011 was a record year for company registrations in Westhill when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous second half year.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous Q4.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous December.
  • October 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous October.
  • 2011 was a record year for company closures in Westhill when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Westhill when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company closures in Westhill when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Westhill when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Westhill when compared to any previous November.
  • 2011 was a record year for net growth in Westhill when compared to any year in history.
  • December 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Westhill 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 (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company registrations in Westhill when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 103 companies were formed in Westhill in 2011. This total is 74.6% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearWesthillUK
    2011103452,870
    201059400,358
    200952362,675
    200866349,203
    200778457,649
    Record Year2011 (103)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 44 companies were formed in Westhill. This figure is 18.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Westhill occurred in 2011 when a total of 44 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WesthillUK
    201144224,135
    201037196,609
    % change18.9%14.0%
    Record Year2011 (44)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 22 companies were registered in Westhill during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 29.4% 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)WesthillUK
    201122109,623
    20101795,117
    % change29.4%15.3%
    Record Year 2011 (22) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous December.

    October 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Westhill when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011859
    New companies in 2010674
    % change33.3%-28.6%125.0%
    Record Year2011 (8)2010 (7)2011 (9)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for company closures in Westhill when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 42 companies were dissolved in Westhill in 2011. This total is 5.0% higher than in 2010 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearWesthillUK
    201142314,523
    201040342,232
    200941533,773
    200824237,901
    200726220,295
    Record Year2011 (42)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The second half of 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Westhill when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2011 was a record second half year for company closures in Westhill when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 27 companies were dissolved in Westhill. This figure is 8.0% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Westhill occurred in 2011 when a total of 27 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WesthillUK
    201127152,213
    201025164,601
    % change8.0%-7.5%
    Record Year2011 (27)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Q4 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Westhill when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 14 companies were dissolved in Westhill during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 100.0% 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)WesthillUK
    20111479,983
    2010776,896
    % change100.0%4.0%
    Record Year 2011 (14) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    November 2011 saw a new record in company closures in Westhill when compared to any previous November.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011374
    Closed companies in 2010322
    % change0.0%250.0%100%
    Record Year2009 (6)2011 (7)2007 (4)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    2011 was a record year for net growth in Westhill when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 61 companies were added to the company register for Westhill in 2011. This number represents growth of 103.4% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 42 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2011 when the Westhill company register grew by 61 companies.

    YearWesthillUK
    201161138,347
    20101958,126
    200911-171,098
    200842111,302
    200752237,354
    Record Year2011 (61)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Westhill increased by 17 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WesthillUK
    20111771,922
    20101232,008
    Record Year2006 (25)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Westhill during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 8 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)WesthillUK
    2011829,640
    20101018,221
    Record Year 2003 (12) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in net growth in Westhill when compared to any previous December.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20115-25
    Net growth in 2010352
    Record Year2003 (6)2010 (5)2006 (5)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Westhill formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Westhill was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearWesthill
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1990 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Westhill formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Westhill
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1977 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Westhill formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Westhill
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1978 (0.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change16.3%-39.2%100.0%
    Record Year1973 (0.1%)1974 (0.1%)1978 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 44.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 44.6.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 46.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The record year for female directors in Westhill was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Westhill in 2011 was 31.0%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The record second half year for female directors in Westhill was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    28.8% of all director appointments in Westhill 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
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Westhill was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    25.0% of all director appointments in Westhill 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    ENGINEERING3.65%CONSULTING5.07%
    WESTHILL2.60%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    (ABERDEEN)2.60%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    CONSULTING2.08%PROPERTY2.37%
    MANAGEMENT1.56%TRADING2.07%
    TECHNICAL1.56%DESIGN1.92%
    DRILLING1.56%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    SEAENERGY1.56%ENGINEERING1.78%
    SC1.04%BUSINESS1.78%
    IT1.04%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    C1.04%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    AMON1.04%MEDIA1.71%
    MARINE1.04%LONDON1.63%
    INTEGRITY1.04%J1.51%
    CONSULTANCY1.04%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    ELECTRICAL1.04%GLOBAL1.46%
    DESIGN1.04%IT1.41%
    SNO'1.04%CARE1.39%
    NHT1.04%PROPERTIES1.29%
    BUSINESS1.04%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    20111.04%M1.27%
    INTERVENTION0.52%BUILDING1.26%
    WHEELMAN0.52%ENERGY1.25%
    GEWALTIG0.52%S1.20%
    B0.52%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied19205,525
    7487 - Other business activities1157,052
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified88,671
    99999 - Dormant Company721,846
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management617,765
    71129 - Other engineering activities61,823
    9305 - Other service activities49,492
    9999 - Dormant Company420,199
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply37,398
    7499 - Non-trading company39,957
    71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities3812
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation22,372
    06100 - Extraction of crude petroleum2176
    62090 - Other information technology service activities27,493
    9231 - Artistic & literary creation11,008
    4545 - Other building completion12,369
    43290 - Other construction installation11,559
    74100 - specialised design activities11,530
    85520 - Cultural education1280
    93199 - Other sports activities11,768

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    SC408667 WERNINK LTD. 04 Oct 2011
    SC408757 SAJS & CO. LTD 05 Oct 2011
    SC409015 TENO ACCOUNTING LTD 10 Oct 2011
    SC409081 WESTHILL ELECTRICAL (ABERDEEN) LTD. 10 Oct 2011
    SC409317 THE COLLABORATIVE COMPANY SCOTLAND LTD. 13 Oct 2011
    SC409963 GTO TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD. 25 Oct 2011
    SC410199 MARA ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED 28 Oct 2011
    SC410211 JAMES HARRINGTON LIMITED 28 Oct 2011

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