West Midlands
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
- The record first half year for female directors in West Midlands was 2013 when 24.6% of all directors were female.
- The record first half year for female directors in West Midlands was 2013 when 24.6% of all directors were female.
- The record second quarter for female directors in West Midlands was in 2013 when 25.2% of all directors were female.
- The record second quarter for female directors in West Midlands was in 2013 when 25.2% of all directors were female.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 11,497 companies were formed in West Midlands. This figure is 4.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Midlands occurred in 2006 when a total of 13,249 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands UK 2013 11,497 269,432 2012 10,976 253,150 % change 4.7% 6.4% Record Year 2006 (13,249) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 11,497 companies were formed in West Midlands. This figure is 4.7% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Midlands occurred in 2006 when a total of 13,249 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands UK 2013 11,497 269,432 2012 10,976 253,150 % change 4.7% 6.4% Record Year 2006 (13,249) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 5,730 companies were registered in West Midlands during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.9% 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) West Midlands UK 2013 5,730 134,630 2012 5,312 121,659 % change 7.9% 10.7% Record Year 2006 (6,375) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 5,730 companies were registered in West Midlands during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.9% 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) West Midlands UK 2013 5,730 134,630 2012 5,312 121,659 % change 7.9% 10.7% Record Year 2006 (6,375) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 2,033 1,981 1,716 New companies in 2012 1,825 1,840 1,647 % change 11.4% 7.7% 4.2% Record Year 2007 (2,349) 2006 (2,263) 2006 (2,118) April May June New companies in 2013 2,033 1,981 1,716 New companies in 2012 1,825 1,840 1,647 % change 11.4% 7.7% 4.2% Record Year 2007 (2,349) 2006 (2,263) 2006 (2,118)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 8,004 companies were dissolved in West Midlands. This figure is 6.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Midlands occurred in 2009 when a total of 16,613 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands UK 2013 8,004 155,192 2012 7,520 147,794 % change 6.4% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (16,613) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 8,004 companies were dissolved in West Midlands. This figure is 6.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Midlands occurred in 2009 when a total of 16,613 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands UK 2013 8,004 155,192 2012 7,520 147,794 % change 6.4% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (16,613) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 4,081 companies were dissolved in West Midlands during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 7.1% 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) West Midlands UK 2013 4,081 77,278 2012 4,391 80,218 % change -7.1% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (10,863) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 4,081 companies were dissolved in West Midlands during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 7.1% 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) West Midlands UK 2013 4,081 77,278 2012 4,391 80,218 % change -7.1% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (10,863) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 1,518 1,180 1,383 Closed companies in 2012 1,574 1,501 1,316 % change -3.6% -21.4% 5% Record Year 2009 (2,413) 2009 (4,753) 2009 (3,697) April May June Closed companies in 2013 1,518 1,180 1,383 Closed companies in 2012 1,574 1,501 1,316 % change -3.6% -21.4% 5% Record Year 2009 (2,413) 2009 (4,753) 2009 (3,697)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Midlands increased by 3,493 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands UK 2013 3,493 114,240 2012 3,456 105,356 Record Year 2006 (9,383) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Midlands increased by 3,493 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands UK 2013 3,493 114,240 2012 3,456 105,356 Record Year 2006 (9,383) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for West Midlands during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,649 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Midlands UK 2013 1,649 57,352 2012 921 41,441 Record Year 2006 (4,363) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for West Midlands during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,649 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Midlands UK 2013 1,649 57,352 2012 921 41,441 Record Year 2006 (4,363) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 515 801 333 Net growth in 2012 251 339 331 Record Year 2007 (1,771) 2006 (1,715) 2008 (1,348) April May June Net growth in 2013 515 801 333 Net growth in 2012 251 339 331 Record Year 2007 (1,771) 2006 (1,715) 2008 (1,348)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 West Midlands formed 4.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 4.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands 2013 4.3% 2012 4.3% 2011 4.4% 2010 4.5% 2009 4.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (6.2%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 West Midlands formed 4.3% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 4.3%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Midlands 2013 4.3% 2012 4.3% 2011 4.4% 2010 4.5% 2009 4.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (6.2%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, West Midlands formed 4.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Midlands 2013 4.3% 2012 4.4% 2011 4.4% 2010 4.5% 2009 4.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (6.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, West Midlands formed 4.3% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Midlands 2013 4.3% 2012 4.4% 2011 4.4% 2010 4.5% 2009 4.6% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (6.1%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 4.2% 4.4% 4.2% UK formation share in 2012 4.5% 4.2% 4.4% % change -6.4% 4.6% -5.7% Record Year 2005 (6.0%) 2006 (6.5%) 2006 (6.5%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 4.2% 4.4% 4.2% UK formation share in 2012 4.5% 4.2% 4.4% % change -6.4% 4.6% -5.7% Record Year 2005 (6.0%) 2006 (6.5%) 2006 (6.5%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 42.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.7% 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 42.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 42.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% 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 42.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in West Midlands was 2013 when 24.6% of all directors were female.
24.6% of all director appointments in West Midlands 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 West Midlands was 2013 when 24.6% of all directors were female.
24.6% of all director appointments in West Midlands 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in West Midlands was in 2013 when 25.2% of all directors were female.
25.2% of all director appointments in West Midlands 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 West Midlands was in 2013 when 25.2% of all directors were female.
25.2% of all director appointments in West Midlands 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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.53% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.79% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 1.56% CONSULTANCY 3.41% CARE 1.36% PROPERTY 2.48% TRADING 1.30% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTY 1.26% ENGINEERING 1.81% J 1.02% DESIGN 1.80% S 0.99% LONDON 1.77% DESIGN 0.93% BUSINESS 1.77% M 0.92% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.89% CONSULTANTS 1.68% MIDLANDS 0.86% ASSOCIATES 1.68% R 0.85% GLOBAL 1.59% BUSINESS 0.85% MEDIA 1.58% GLOBAL 0.84% CARE 1.55% CONSTRUCTION 0.83% J 1.54% BIRMINGHAM 0.81% INVESTMENTS 1.47% ENGINEERING 0.81% PROPERTIES 1.41% PROPERTIES 0.81% IT 1.40% D 0.78% M 1.26% TRANSPORT 0.78% BUILDING 1.22% CONSULTANTS 0.76% ELECTRICAL 1.19% (MIDLANDS) 0.76% ENTERPRISES 1.18% MEDIA 0.71% CAPITAL 1.16% TRAINING 0.69% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 2.52% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.79% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTANCY 1.55% CONSULTANCY 3.42% CARE 1.35% PROPERTY 2.48% TRADING 1.30% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTY 1.26% ENGINEERING 1.82% J 1.02% DESIGN 1.79% S 1.00% LONDON 1.78% DESIGN 0.94% BUSINESS 1.77% M 0.92% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.89% CONSULTANTS 1.68% MIDLANDS 0.87% ASSOCIATES 1.68% R 0.85% GLOBAL 1.60% BUSINESS 0.85% MEDIA 1.58% GLOBAL 0.84% CARE 1.55% CONSTRUCTION 0.83% J 1.53% PROPERTIES 0.81% INVESTMENTS 1.47% BIRMINGHAM 0.81% PROPERTIES 1.41% ENGINEERING 0.81% IT 1.40% TRANSPORT 0.78% M 1.26% D 0.78% BUILDING 1.22% CONSULTANTS 0.76% ELECTRICAL 1.19% (MIDLANDS) 0.75% ENTERPRISES 1.18% MEDIA 0.70% CAPITAL 1.17% CENTRE 0.69% TRAINING 1.16%
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 11,383 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,771 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 1,836 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,040 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 986 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 902 25,110 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 807 6,368 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 529 17,438 49410 - Freight transport by road 528 6,562 74990 - Non-trading company 505 14,505 86900 - Other human health activities 475 8,930 62090 - Other information technology service activities 470 12,885 56101 - Licensed restaurants 431 7,435 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 395 8,032 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 314 8,120 86210 - General medical practice activities 304 3,980 41100 - Development of building projects 296 9,173 47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores 286 3,456 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 281 6,916 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 279 4,921 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 11,286 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 2,772 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 1,841 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 1,043 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 988 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 905 25,168 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 808 6,408 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 528 17,454 49410 - Freight transport by road 527 6,574 74990 - Non-trading company 506 14,483 86900 - Other human health activities 475 8,957 62090 - Other information technology service activities 473 12,920 56101 - Licensed restaurants 434 7,468 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 400 8,083 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 318 8,176 86210 - General medical practice activities 303 3,991 41100 - Development of building projects 300 9,235 47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores 285 3,468 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 281 4,945 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 281 6,918
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08480245 CLINIC REPUBLIC BIRMINGHAM LTD 09 Apr 2013 08491637 CARER LEARNING LIMITED 16 Apr 2013 08501986 KJS CONSULTING POINT LTD 24 Apr 2013 08506500 ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS (UK) 26 Apr 2013 08509618 COOPER INSULATION UK LIMITED 30 Apr 2013 08509682 LW GROUP (UK) LTD 30 Apr 2013 08472505 RBK MIDLANDS LTD 03 Apr 2013 08476166 N POOL LIMITED 05 Apr 2013 08476167 L POOL LIMITED 05 Apr 2013 08476270 K POOL LIMITED 05 Apr 2013 08476461 Y POOL LIMITED 05 Apr 2013 08476491 PENNYFIELD LIMITED 05 Apr 2013 08497241 H3H LIMITED 22 Apr 2013 08497567 Q3Q LIMITED 22 Apr 2013 08497585 X3X LIMITED 22 Apr 2013 08510281 WILLOUGHBY (873) LIMITED 30 Apr 2013 08510641 LUCKY CITY (2010) LIMITED 30 Apr 2013 08510709 188 DISTRIBUTION LIMITED 30 Apr 2013 08510977 288 DISTRIBUTION LIMITED 30 Apr 2013 08468184 AV / HALO BARS LTD 02 Apr 2013 08470536 FEWCHOICE LTD 03 Apr 2013 08470560 ELESEQUENT LTD 03 Apr 2013 08470561 JAUNTWAY LTD 03 Apr 2013 08470604 NANOLEAP LTD 03 Apr 2013 08473278 POLLY PRINT PROPERTIES LIMITED 04 Apr 2013
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