West Sussex

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.

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 2,897 companies were formed in West Sussex. This figure is 9.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in West Sussex occurred in 2006 when a total of 13,788 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West SussexUK
    20132,897269,432
    20122,648253,150
    % change9.4%6.4%
    Record Year2006 (13,788)2007 (279,097)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,897 companies were formed in West Sussex. This figure is 9.4% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.

    The highest total for a first half year in West Sussex occurred in 2006 when a total of 13,788 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West SussexUK
    20132,897269,432
    20122,648253,150
    % change9.4%6.4%
    Record Year2006 (13,788)2007 (279,097)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 1,474 companies were registered in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 17.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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 SussexUK
    20131,474134,630
    20121,259121,659
    % change17.1%10.7%
    Record Year 2006 (9,717) 2013 (134,630)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,474 companies were registered in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 17.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well 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 SussexUK
    20131,474134,630
    20121,259121,659
    % change17.1%10.7%
    Record Year 2006 (9,717) 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 2013520508446
    New companies in 2012414478367
    % change25.6%6.3%21.5%
    Record Year2006 (7,784)2003 (4,517)2003 (4,635)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2013520508446
    New companies in 2012414478367
    % change25.6%6.3%21.5%
    Record Year2006 (7,784)2003 (4,517)2003 (4,635)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,766 companies were dissolved in West Sussex. This figure is 10.3% 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 Sussex occurred in 2009 when a total of 20,950 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West SussexUK
    20131,766155,192
    20121,601147,794
    % change10.3%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (20,950)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,766 companies were dissolved in West Sussex. This figure is 10.3% 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 Sussex occurred in 2009 when a total of 20,950 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West SussexUK
    20131,766155,192
    20121,601147,794
    % change10.3%5.0%
    Record Year2009 (20,950)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    A total of 859 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 1.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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 SussexUK
    201385977,278
    201284680,218
    % change1.5%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (17,572) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 859 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).

    This figure is an increase of 1.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares poorly 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 SussexUK
    201385977,278
    201284680,218
    % change1.5%-3.7%
    Record Year 2009 (17,572) 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 2013296243320
    Closed companies in 2012242338266
    % change22.3%-28.1%20%
    Record Year2009 (1,425)2009 (3,901)2009 (12,246)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2013296243320
    Closed companies in 2012242338266
    % change22.3%-28.1%20%
    Record Year2009 (1,425)2009 (3,901)2009 (12,246)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Sussex increased by 1,131 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West SussexUK
    20131,131114,240
    20121,047105,356
    Record Year2003 (12,674)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Sussex increased by 1,131 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West SussexUK
    20131,131114,240
    20121,047105,356
    Record Year2003 (12,674)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 Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 615 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)West SussexUK
    201361557,352
    201241341,441
    Record Year 2006 (9,131) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for West Sussex during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 615 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)West SussexUK
    201361557,352
    201241341,441
    Record Year 2006 (9,131) 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 2013224265126
    Net growth in 2012172140101
    Record Year2006 (7,572)2003 (4,372)2003 (4,487)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 2013224265126
    Net growth in 2012172140101
    Record Year2006 (7,572)2003 (4,372)2003 (4,487)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    In the first half of 2013 West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West Sussex
    20131.1%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.1%
    20091.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (6.8%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2013 West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies. This is more than the 2012 figure of 1.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)West Sussex
    20131.1%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.1%
    20091.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (6.8%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)

    In the second quarter of 2013, West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)West Sussex
    20131.1%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.0%
    20091.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (11.7%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2013, West Sussex formed 1.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)West Sussex
    20131.1%
    20121.0%
    20111.1%
    20101.0%
    20091.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (11.7%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.1%1.1%1.1%
    UK formation share in 20121.0%1.1%1.0%
    % change5.5%3.3%10.0%
    Record Year2006 (20.1%)2003 (12.9%)2003 (13.1%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20131.1%1.1%1.1%
    UK formation share in 20121.0%1.1%1.0%
    % change5.5%3.3%10.0%
    Record Year2006 (20.1%)2003 (12.9%)2003 (13.1%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 45.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 45.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 45.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% 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 Sussex was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.

    27.9% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 Sussex was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.

    27.9% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 Sussex was in 2007 when 32.9% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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 Sussex was in 2007 when 32.9% of all directors were female.

    27.5% of all director appointments in West Sussex 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
    CONSULTING2.12%CONSULTING5.25%
    MANAGEMENT1.51%MANAGEMENT4.81%
    SUSSEX1.50%CONSULTANCY3.41%
    CONSULTANCY1.26%PROPERTY2.48%
    PROPERTY0.81%TRADING2.04%
    DESIGN0.76%ENGINEERING1.81%
    BUSINESS0.75%DESIGN1.80%
    TRADING0.69%LONDON1.77%
    ASSOCIATES0.65%BUSINESS1.77%
    CONSTRUCTION0.64%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    MARKETING0.62%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    ENGINEERING0.62%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    CARE0.59%GLOBAL1.59%
    CONSULTANTS0.56%MEDIA1.58%
    MEDIA0.53%CARE1.55%
    ELECTRICAL0.53%J1.54%
    M0.53%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    GLOBAL0.51%PROPERTIES1.41%
    J0.45%IT1.40%
    HOUSE0.45%M1.26%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.43%BUILDING1.22%
    ENTERPRISES0.41%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    TRAINING0.41%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    MAINTENANCE0.40%CAPITAL1.16%
    CLEANING0.38%TRAINING1.16%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.12%CONSULTING5.25%
    SUSSEX1.50%MANAGEMENT4.82%
    MANAGEMENT1.50%CONSULTANCY3.42%
    CONSULTANCY1.26%PROPERTY2.48%
    PROPERTY0.81%TRADING2.05%
    DESIGN0.77%ENGINEERING1.82%
    BUSINESS0.75%DESIGN1.79%
    TRADING0.69%LONDON1.78%
    ASSOCIATES0.65%BUSINESS1.77%
    MARKETING0.62%CONSTRUCTION1.68%
    CONSTRUCTION0.62%CONSULTANTS1.68%
    ENGINEERING0.62%ASSOCIATES1.68%
    CARE0.61%GLOBAL1.60%
    CONSULTANTS0.56%MEDIA1.58%
    M0.53%CARE1.55%
    ELECTRICAL0.53%J1.53%
    GLOBAL0.51%INVESTMENTS1.47%
    MEDIA0.51%PROPERTIES1.41%
    HOUSE0.45%IT1.40%
    TRAINING0.43%M1.26%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.43%BUILDING1.22%
    J0.43%ELECTRICAL1.19%
    MAINTENANCE0.41%ENTERPRISES1.18%
    ENTERPRISES0.41%CAPITAL1.17%
    (SUSSEX)0.38%TRAINING1.16%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,174239,154
    99999 - Dormant Company48245,704
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management46334,490
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified41755,604
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities30826,164
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified20925,110
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified17517,438
    62090 - Other information technology service activities15412,885
    41100 - Development of building projects1319,173
    74990 - Non-trading company12414,505
    86900 - Other human health activities1128,930
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1078,032
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1078,769
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified927,453
    43210 - Electrical installation915,775
    46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade843,003
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings825,846
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate738,120
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing695,404
    98000 - Residents property management674,785
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied2,153237,080
    99999 - Dormant Company47845,726
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management46534,652
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified41955,568
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities30926,270
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified20825,168
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified17517,454
    62090 - Other information technology service activities15412,920
    41100 - Development of building projects1329,235
    74990 - Non-trading company12314,483
    86900 - Other human health activities1128,957
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet1078,083
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1078,794
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified927,478
    43210 - Electrical installation915,801
    46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade843,017
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings825,876
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate748,176
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing705,440
    98000 - Residents property management694,825

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08526250 SHAWN KATZ LTD 13 May 2013
    08518601 CLASS1 CAR HIRE LTD 07 May 2013
    08524224 CLOUD MPS LIMITED 10 May 2013
    08530752 ANTONY PARHAM LTD 15 May 2013
    08547200 CURA MUNERIS LIMITED 29 May 2013
    08520194 MDECO BOILERS LTD 08 May 2013
    08522016 WOJKI C&B LTD 09 May 2013
    08530405 FSK DESIGN LIMITED 15 May 2013
    08533904 LUKE GREENFIELD LTD 17 May 2013
    08539400 ZAWEE LIMITED 22 May 2013
    08539858 SMART AGENCI LTD 22 May 2013
    08542702 THE GURNEY FUND 23 May 2013
    08543032 TEACH ME KUNG FU LIMITED 23 May 2013
    08520591 BREAKTHROUGH CONTRACTORS LIMITED 08 May 2013
    08522101 PENNY & PARKER LIMITED 09 May 2013
    08523719 THY WILL (BONA FIDES) LIMITED 10 May 2013
    08527828 RJF SOLUTIONS LIMITED 14 May 2013
    08535947 OBYQUITY LTD 20 May 2013
    08519079 WILL WRITING SERVICE WORTHING LIMITED 07 May 2013
    08538077 JUST SLOTS LIMITED 21 May 2013
    08539796 INTERNET E PARCELS LIMITED 22 May 2013
    08547122 SEVENTEEN HR LIMITED 29 May 2013
    08549149 MOO & BERRY LIMITED 30 May 2013
    08527298 EQUINITI NEWCO PLC 13 May 2013
    08542643 SUMMER SCENTS LTD 23 May 2013