West Wickham, Kent

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • 2010 was a record year for company closures in West Wickham when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in West Wickham when compared to any previous second half year.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in West Wickham when compared to any previous October.

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 (2010)

    A total of 96 companies were formed in West Wickham in 2010. This total is 18.5% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearWest WickhamUK
    201096400,358
    200981362,675
    200878349,203
    200789457,649
    200691405,440
    Record Year2004 (107)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 41 companies were formed in West Wickham. This figure is 24.2% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in West Wickham occurred in 2004 when a total of 58 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)West WickhamUK
    201041196,609
    200933180,654
    % change24.2%8.8%
    Record Year2004 (58)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 19 companies were registered in West Wickham during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 35.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)West WickhamUK
    20101995,117
    20091485,983
    % change35.7%10.6%
    Record Year 2004 (34) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2010766
    New companies in 2009365
    % change133.3%0.0%20.0%
    Record Year2006 (12)2004 (14)2004 (12)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    2010 was a record year for company closures in West Wickham when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 88 companies were dissolved in West Wickham in 2010. This total is 14.3% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearWest WickhamUK
    201088342,232
    200977533,773
    200839237,901
    200767220,295
    200648200,166
    Record Year2010 (88)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in West Wickham when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 42 companies were dissolved in West Wickham. This figure is 13.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in West Wickham occurred in 2010 when a total of 42 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)West WickhamUK
    201042164,601
    200937244,537
    % change13.5%-32.7%
    Record Year2010 (42)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 17 companies were dissolved in West Wickham during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 21.4% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)West WickhamUK
    20101776,896
    20091485,136
    % change21.4%-9.7%
    Record Year 2004 (17) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in West Wickham when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010755
    Closed companies in 2010768
    % change0.0%-16.7%-38%
    Record Year2010 (7)2005 (6)2009 (8)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 8 companies were added to the company register for West Wickham in 2010. This number represents growth of 9.9% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 4 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the West Wickham company register grew by 57 companies.

    YearWest WickhamUK
    2010858,126
    20094-171,098
    200839111,302
    200722237,354
    200643205,274
    Record Year2003 (57)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for West Wickham decreased by 1 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)West WickhamUK
    2010-132,008
    2009-4-63,883
    Record Year2002 (33)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for West Wickham during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was 2 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)West WickhamUK
    2010218,221
    20090847
    Record Year 2006 (19) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2010011
    Net growth in 2006898
    Record Year2006 (8)2004 (9)2002 (8)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 West Wickham formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when West Wickham was responsible for 0.0% of all UK companies.

    YearWest Wickham
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960)1971 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 West Wickham formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)West Wickham
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1975 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, West Wickham formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)West Wickham
    20100.0%
    20090.0%
    20080.0%
    20070.0%
    20060.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1976 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.0%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.0%0.0%
    % change103.9%-10.3%13.9%
    Record Year1979 (0.1%)1960 (0.2%)1968 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 45.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.6% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 44.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.1% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 44.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.1% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

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

    The percentage of female directors in West Wickham in 2010 was 27.5%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

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

    28.0% of all director appointments in West Wickham in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

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

    26.1% of all director appointments in West Wickham in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.63%CONSULTING5.06%
    SHADOW1.58%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    LONDON1.58%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    EVENT1.05%PROPERTY2.36%
    MEDICAL1.05%TRADING2.11%
    DIRECT1.05%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    H1.05%DESIGN1.92%
    M1.05%BUSINESS1.82%
    GOLD1.05%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    S1.05%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    G1.05%MEDIA1.71%
    GOLDSMITH1.05%ENGINEERING1.62%
    CONTRACTORS1.05%LONDON1.60%
    BUSINESS1.05%CARE1.45%
    BUILDING1.05%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    MONITORING1.05%GLOBAL1.43%
    SUPPORT1.05%J1.42%
    SAFE0.53%IT1.41%
    OIRSCHOT0.53%PROPERTIES1.34%
    R0.53%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    DA20.53%BUILDING1.34%
    GRACE0.53%M1.30%
    SELF0.53%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    DEFENCE0.53%SYSTEMS1.24%
    PERMANENT0.53%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied36199,572
    7487 - Other business activities1763,348
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified827,550
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management714,505
    7414 - Business & management consultancy513,474
    62090 - Other information technology service activities46,330
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing42,522
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities49,177
    42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified31,430
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified38,799
    85310 - General secondary education2311
    74990 - Non-trading company28,243
    6523 - Other financial intermediation22,178
    8514 - Other human health activities22,450
    8532 - Social work without accommodation21,072
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified27,088
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply27,298
    85510 - Sports and recreation education2197
    5552 - Catering22,157
    99999 - Dormant Company216,285

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07454789 KALVI LIMITED 30 Nov 2010
    07443271 ALBION EVENT MEDICAL SERVICE LIMITED 18 Nov 2010
    07436851 MOVIK NETWORKS UK LIMITED 11 Nov 2010
    07435116 PHILOSOPHER OF MONEY LTD 10 Nov 2010
    07429905 SOCATISA LIMITED 04 Nov 2010
    07424747 I NAGA RESTAURANT LTD 01 Nov 2010

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