West Sussex
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,048 companies were formed in West Sussex. This figure is 5.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
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 Sussex UK 2014 3,048 300,731 2013 2,897 269,432 % change 5.2% 11.6% Record Year 2006 (13,788) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 3,048 companies were formed in West Sussex. This figure is 5.2% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
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 Sussex UK 2014 3,048 300,731 2013 2,897 269,432 % change 5.2% 11.6% Record Year 2006 (13,788) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 1,477 companies were registered in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 1,477 150,009 2013 1,474 134,630 % change 0.2% 11.4% Record Year 2006 (9,717) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,477 companies were registered in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 0.2% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 1,477 150,009 2013 1,474 134,630 % change 0.2% 11.4% Record Year 2006 (9,717) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 571 454 452 New companies in 2013 520 508 446 % change 9.8% -10.6% 1.3% Record Year 2006 (7,784) 2003 (4,517) 2003 (4,635) April May June New companies in 2014 571 454 452 New companies in 2013 520 508 446 % change 9.8% -10.6% 1.3% Record Year 2006 (7,784) 2003 (4,517) 2003 (4,635)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,874 companies were dissolved in West Sussex. This figure is 6.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 Sussex UK 2014 1,874 177,207 2013 1,766 155,192 % change 6.1% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (20,950) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,874 companies were dissolved in West Sussex. This figure is 6.1% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
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 Sussex UK 2014 1,874 177,207 2013 1,766 155,192 % change 6.1% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (20,950) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 975 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 13.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 975 94,837 2013 859 77,278 % change 13.5% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (17,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 975 companies were dissolved in West Sussex during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 13.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 975 94,837 2013 859 77,278 % change 13.5% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (17,572) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 242 431 302 Closed companies in 2013 296 243 320 % change -18.2% 77.4% -6% Record Year 2009 (1,425) 2009 (3,901) 2009 (12,246) April May June Closed companies in 2014 242 431 302 Closed companies in 2013 296 243 320 % change -18.2% 77.4% -6% Record Year 2009 (1,425) 2009 (3,901) 2009 (12,246)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for West Sussex increased by 1,174 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2014 1,174 123,524 2013 1,131 114,240 Record Year 2003 (12,674) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for West Sussex increased by 1,174 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex UK 2014 1,174 123,524 2013 1,131 114,240 Record Year 2003 (12,674) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Net company growth for West Sussex during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 502 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 502 55,172 2013 615 57,352 Record Year 2006 (9,131) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for West Sussex during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 502 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex UK 2014 502 55,172 2013 615 57,352 Record Year 2006 (9,131) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 329 23 150 Net growth in 2013 224 265 126 Record Year 2006 (7,572) 2003 (4,372) 2003 (4,487) April May June Net growth in 2014 329 23 150 Net growth in 2013 224 265 126 Record Year 2006 (7,572) 2003 (4,372) 2003 (4,487)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 West Sussex formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (6.8%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 West Sussex formed 1.0% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2013 figure of 1.1%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Sussex 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.1% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (6.8%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, West Sussex formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (11.7%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, West Sussex formed 1.0% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) West Sussex 2014 1.0% 2013 1.1% 2012 1.0% 2011 1.1% 2010 1.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (11.7%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.1% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% % change -1.0% -17.5% -12.2% Record Year 2006 (20.1%) 2003 (12.9%) 2003 (13.1%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 1.1% 0.9% 1.0% UK formation share in 2013 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% % change -1.0% -17.5% -12.2% Record Year 2006 (20.1%) 2003 (12.9%) 2003 (13.1%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.6.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.7.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in West Sussex was 2007 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
28.7% of all director appointments in West Sussex in the first half of 2014 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.
28.7% of all director appointments in West Sussex in the first half of 2014 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 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in West Sussex was in 2007 when 32.9% of all directors were female.
29.4% of all director appointments in West Sussex in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% 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.
29.4% of all director appointments in West Sussex in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.51% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.74% MANAGEMENT 4.64% SUSSEX 1.45% CONSULTANCY 3.50% CONSULTANCY 1.07% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 1.07% TRADING 2.03% CONSTRUCTION 0.85% ENGINEERING 1.99% ELECTRICAL 0.85% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% FARM 0.82% LONDON 1.93% BUSINESS 0.79% CARE 1.85% DESIGN 0.79% DESIGN 1.75% CONSULTANTS 0.74% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ASSOCIATES 0.73% BUSINESS 1.69% DEVELOPMENTS 0.65% PROPERTIES 1.63% TRADING 0.64% TRANSPORT 1.58% CARE 0.64% GLOBAL 1.55% J 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.55% HOUSE 0.56% J 1.51% MEDIA 0.53% ASSOCIATES 1.48% PROPERTIES 0.53% MEDIA 1.44% ENGINEERING 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.40% PVP 0.50% IT 1.33% GLOBAL 0.50% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% IT 0.48% BUILDING 1.26% TRAINING 0.47% M 1.24% ROAD 0.47% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.50% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.73% MANAGEMENT 4.64% SUSSEX 1.50% CONSULTANCY 3.49% PROPERTY 1.07% PROPERTY 2.66% CONSULTANCY 1.06% TRADING 2.03% CONSTRUCTION 0.85% ENGINEERING 1.99% ELECTRICAL 0.85% LONDON 1.93% FARM 0.82% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% DESIGN 0.79% CARE 1.85% BUSINESS 0.77% DESIGN 1.75% CONSULTANTS 0.76% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ASSOCIATES 0.73% BUSINESS 1.69% DEVELOPMENTS 0.65% PROPERTIES 1.63% CARE 0.64% TRANSPORT 1.58% TRADING 0.64% GLOBAL 1.55% HOUSE 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.55% J 0.56% J 1.50% PROPERTIES 0.53% ASSOCIATES 1.48% ENGINEERING 0.51% MEDIA 1.44% PVP 0.50% ELECTRICAL 1.40% GLOBAL 0.50% IT 1.33% MEDIA 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% ROAD 0.47% BUILDING 1.26% IT 0.47% M 1.23% TRAINING 0.47% CO., 1.20%
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 2,339 261,557 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 533 40,250 99999 - Dormant Company 499 48,436 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 416 57,421 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 322 29,029 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 232 28,352 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 203 19,058 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 153 9,900 62090 - Other information technology service activities 150 13,024 41100 - Development of building projects 133 10,527 86900 - Other human health activities 127 11,292 62012 - Business and domestic software development 115 9,834 74990 - Non-trading company 107 14,351 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 99 6,099 43210 - Electrical installation 95 6,050 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 90 10,133 98000 - Residents property management 89 5,046 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 88 7,053 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 88 3,266 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 85 8,533 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 2,325 259,495 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 531 40,375 99999 - Dormant Company 495 48,126 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 417 57,459 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 326 29,145 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 230 28,340 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 204 19,026 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 155 9,940 62090 - Other information technology service activities 150 13,042 41100 - Development of building projects 136 10,664 86900 - Other human health activities 126 11,353 62012 - Business and domestic software development 117 9,875 74990 - Non-trading company 108 14,184 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 99 6,107 43210 - Electrical installation 96 6,091 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 92 10,262 98000 - Residents property management 91 5,095 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 89 7,088 46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade 87 3,303 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 84 8,555
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