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.

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 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 MidlandsUK
    201311,497269,432
    201210,976253,150
    % change4.7%6.4%
    Record Year2006 (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 MidlandsUK
    201311,497269,432
    201210,976253,150
    % change4.7%6.4%
    Record Year2006 (13,249)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. 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 MidlandsUK
    20135,730134,630
    20125,312121,659
    % change7.9%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 MidlandsUK
    20135,730134,630
    20125,312121,659
    % change7.9%10.7%
    Record Year 2006 (6,375) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 20132,0331,9811,716
    New companies in 20121,8251,8401,647
    % change11.4%7.7%4.2%
    Record Year2007 (2,349)2006 (2,263)2006 (2,118)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 20132,0331,9811,716
    New companies in 20121,8251,8401,647
    % change11.4%7.7%4.2%
    Record Year2007 (2,349)2006 (2,263)2006 (2,118)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. 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 MidlandsUK
    20138,004155,192
    20127,520147,794
    % change6.4%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (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 MidlandsUK
    20138,004155,192
    20127,520147,794
    % change6.4%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (16,613)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. 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 MidlandsUK
    20134,08177,278
    20124,39180,218
    % 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 MidlandsUK
    20134,08177,278
    20124,39180,218
    % change-7.1%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (10,863) 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 20131,5181,1801,383
    Closed companies in 20121,5741,5011,316
    % change-3.6%-21.4%5%
    Record Year2009 (2,413)2009 (4,753)2009 (3,697)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 20131,5181,1801,383
    Closed companies in 20121,5741,5011,316
    % change-3.6%-21.4%5%
    Record Year2009 (2,413)2009 (4,753)2009 (3,697)

Net Company Growth

  1. 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 MidlandsUK
    20133,493114,240
    20123,456105,356
    Record Year2006 (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 MidlandsUK
    20133,493114,240
    20123,456105,356
    Record Year2006 (9,383)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. 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 MidlandsUK
    20131,64957,352
    201292141,441
    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 MidlandsUK
    20131,64957,352
    201292141,441
    Record Year 2006 (4,363) 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 2013515801333
    Net growth in 2012251339331
    Record Year2007 (1,771)2006 (1,715)2008 (1,348)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013515801333
    Net growth in 2012251339331
    Record Year2007 (1,771)2006 (1,715)2008 (1,348)

UK Company Share

  1. 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
    20134.3%
    20124.3%
    20114.4%
    20104.5%
    20094.7%
    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
    20134.3%
    20124.3%
    20114.4%
    20104.5%
    20094.7%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2006 (6.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. 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
    20134.3%
    20124.4%
    20114.4%
    20104.5%
    20094.6%
    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
    20134.3%
    20124.4%
    20114.4%
    20104.5%
    20094.6%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (6.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20134.2%4.4%4.2%
    UK formation share in 20124.5%4.2%4.4%
    % change-6.4%4.6%-5.7%
    Record Year2005 (6.0%)2006 (6.5%)2006 (6.5%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20134.2%4.4%4.2%
    UK formation share in 20124.5%4.2%4.4%
    % change-6.4%4.6%-5.7%
    Record Year2005 (6.0%)2006 (6.5%)2006 (6.5%)

Director Age

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  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
    MANAGEMENT2.53%CONSULTING5.25%
    CONSULTING1.79%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    CONSULTANCY1.56%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    CARE1.36%PROPERTY2.48%
    TRADING1.30%TRADING2.04%
    PROPERTY1.26%ENGINEERING1.81%
    J1.02%DESIGN1.80%
    S0.99%LONDON1.77%
    DESIGN0.93%BUSINESS1.77%
    M0.92%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    ASSOCIATES0.89%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    MIDLANDS0.86%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    R0.85%GLOBAL1.59%
    BUSINESS0.85%MEDIA1.58%
    GLOBAL0.84%CARE1.55%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%J1.54%
    BIRMINGHAM0.81%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    ENGINEERING0.81%PROPERTIES1.41%
    PROPERTIES0.81%IT1.40%
    D0.78%M1.26%
    TRANSPORT0.78%BUILDING1.22%
    CONSULTANTS0.76%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    (MIDLANDS)0.76%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    MEDIA0.71%CAPITAL1.16%
    TRAINING0.69%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT2.52%CONSULTING5.25%
    CONSULTING1.79%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    CONSULTANCY1.55%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    CARE1.35%PROPERTY2.48%
    TRADING1.30%TRADING2.05%
    PROPERTY1.26%ENGINEERING1.82%
    J1.02%DESIGN1.79%
    S1.00%LONDON1.78%
    DESIGN0.94%BUSINESS1.77%
    M0.92%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    ASSOCIATES0.89%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    MIDLANDS0.87%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    R0.85%GLOBAL1.60%
    BUSINESS0.85%MEDIA1.58%
    GLOBAL0.84%CARE1.55%
    CONSTRUCTION0.83%J1.53%
    PROPERTIES0.81%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    BIRMINGHAM0.81%PROPERTIES1.41%
    ENGINEERING0.81%IT1.40%
    TRANSPORT0.78%M1.26%
    D0.78%BUILDING1.22%
    CONSULTANTS0.76%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    (MIDLANDS)0.75%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    MEDIA0.70%CAPITAL1.17%
    CENTRE0.69%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied11,383239,154
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2,77155,604
    99999 - Dormant Company1,83645,704
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,04034,490
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities98626,164
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified90225,110
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands8076,368
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified52917,438
    49410 - Freight transport by road5286,562
    74990 - Non-trading company50514,505
    86900 - Other human health activities4758,930
    62090 - Other information technology service activities47012,885
    56101 - Licensed restaurants4317,435
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet3958,032
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate3148,120
    86210 - General medical practice activities3043,980
    41100 - Development of building projects2969,173
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores2863,456
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities2816,916
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles2794,921
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied11,286237,080
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2,77255,568
    99999 - Dormant Company1,84145,726
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1,04334,652
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities98826,270
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified90525,168
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands8086,408
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified52817,454
    49410 - Freight transport by road5276,574
    74990 - Non-trading company50614,483
    86900 - Other human health activities4758,957
    62090 - Other information technology service activities47312,920
    56101 - Licensed restaurants4347,468
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet4008,083
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate3188,176
    86210 - General medical practice activities3033,991
    41100 - Development of building projects3009,235
    47190 - Other retail sale in non-specialised stores2853,468
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles2814,945
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities2816,918

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08557914 SEARCH COMMERCE LIMITED 05 Jun 2013
    08561892 DEX INC LIMITED 10 Jun 2013
    08563339 PENDAGO CAREER MANAGEMENT LIMITED 10 Jun 2013
    08566996 PATERNOSTER PRIVATE CAPITAL UNLIMITED 12 Jun 2013
    08568401 AWEZONE LTD 13 Jun 2013
    08570658 BLACK PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED 14 Jun 2013
    08577990 GLOBAL FMCG LTD 20 Jun 2013
    08552578 M 209 LIMITED 01 Jun 2013
    08552752 R 209 LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08552780 T 209 LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08552785 Q 209 LIMITED 03 Jun 2013
    08561552 ITSUS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED 07 Jun 2013
    08566083 HP BUSINESS RESOURCES LTD 12 Jun 2013
    08577320 MAC ASSET LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578418 X 6101 LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578438 ELIXIR FOODS LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578503 V 6101 LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578527 T 6101 LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578564 Y 6101 LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578704 F 996 LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578729 K 996 LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08578730 L 996 LIMITED 20 Jun 2013
    08579106 P 996 LIMITED 21 Jun 2013
    08579119 S 996 LIMITED 21 Jun 2013
    08579147 R 996 LIMITED 21 Jun 2013