West Yorkshire
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
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
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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 7,061 companies were formed in West Yorkshire. This figure is 4.8% 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 Yorkshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 7,166 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire UK 2013 7,061 269,432 2012 6,737 253,150 % change 4.8% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (7,166) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 7,061 companies were formed in West Yorkshire. This figure is 4.8% 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 Yorkshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 7,166 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire UK 2013 7,061 269,432 2012 6,737 253,150 % change 4.8% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (7,166) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
Q2 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous Q2.
A total of 3,609 companies were registered in West Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.2% 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 Yorkshire UK 2013 3,609 134,630 2012 3,159 121,659 % change 14.2% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (3,609) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 3,609 companies were registered in West Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 14.2% 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 Yorkshire UK 2013 3,609 134,630 2012 3,159 121,659 % change 14.2% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (3,609) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous June.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in West Yorkshire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 1,326 1,143 1,140 New companies in 2012 1,033 1,168 958 % change 28.4% -2.1% 19.0% Record Year 2013 (1,326) 2006 (1,314) 2013 (1,140) April May June New companies in 2013 1,326 1,143 1,140 New companies in 2012 1,033 1,168 958 % change 28.4% -2.1% 19.0% Record Year 2013 (1,326) 2006 (1,314) 2013 (1,140)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,800 companies were dissolved in West Yorkshire. This figure is 11.6% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 10,221 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire UK 2013 3,800 155,192 2012 4,299 147,794 % change -11.6% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (10,221) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 3,800 companies were dissolved in West Yorkshire. This figure is 11.6% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in West Yorkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 10,221 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire UK 2013 3,800 155,192 2012 4,299 147,794 % change -11.6% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (10,221) 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 2,063 companies were dissolved in West Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 9.8% 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 Yorkshire UK 2013 2,063 77,278 2012 2,288 80,218 % change -9.8% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (4,570) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,063 companies were dissolved in West Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 9.8% 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 Yorkshire UK 2013 2,063 77,278 2012 2,288 80,218 % change -9.8% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (4,570) 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 743 596 724 Closed companies in 2012 724 793 771 % change 2.6% -24.8% -6% Record Year 2009 (1,326) 2009 (2,057) 2009 (1,187) April May June Closed companies in 2013 743 596 724 Closed companies in 2012 724 793 771 % change 2.6% -24.8% -6% Record Year 2009 (1,326) 2009 (2,057) 2009 (1,187)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Yorkshire increased by 3,261 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire UK 2013 3,261 114,240 2012 2,438 105,356 Record Year 2006 (4,648) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for West Yorkshire increased by 3,261 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire UK 2013 3,261 114,240 2012 2,438 105,356 Record Year 2006 (4,648) 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 Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,546 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Yorkshire UK 2013 1,546 57,352 2012 871 41,441 Record Year 2006 (2,256) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for West Yorkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 1,546 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Yorkshire UK 2013 1,546 57,352 2012 871 41,441 Record Year 2006 (2,256) 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 583 547 416 Net growth in 2012 309 375 187 Record Year 2007 (921) 2006 (1,004) 2003 (715) April May June Net growth in 2013 583 547 416 Net growth in 2012 309 375 187 Record Year 2007 (921) 2006 (1,004) 2003 (715)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 West Yorkshire formed 2.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 2.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire 2013 2.6% 2012 2.7% 2011 2.7% 2010 2.7% 2009 2.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (3.5%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 West Yorkshire formed 2.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 2.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) West Yorkshire 2013 2.6% 2012 2.7% 2011 2.7% 2010 2.7% 2009 2.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (3.5%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, West Yorkshire formed 2.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Yorkshire 2013 2.7% 2012 2.6% 2011 2.8% 2010 2.7% 2009 2.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (3.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, West Yorkshire formed 2.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) West Yorkshire 2013 2.7% 2012 2.6% 2011 2.8% 2010 2.7% 2009 2.9% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (3.4%) 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 2.7% 2.6% 2.8% UK formation share in 2012 2.5% 2.7% 2.6% % change 7.9% -4.9% 7.7% Record Year 2005 (3.7%) 2006 (3.8%) 1991 (3.7%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 2.7% 2.6% 2.8% UK formation share in 2012 2.5% 2.7% 2.6% % change 7.9% -4.9% 7.7% Record Year 2005 (3.7%) 2006 (3.8%) 1991 (3.7%)
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 43.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 43.4.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.1% 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 43.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% 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 43.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.2% 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 Yorkshire was 2005 when 27.5% of all directors were female.
25.1% of all director appointments in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire was 2005 when 27.5% of all directors were female.
25.1% of all director appointments in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire was in 2007 when 27.1% of all directors were female.
25.5% of all director appointments in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire was in 2007 when 27.1% of all directors were female.
25.5% of all director appointments in West Yorkshire 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 CONSULTING 1.87% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 1.77% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 1.52% CONSULTANCY 3.41% PROPERTY 1.26% PROPERTY 2.48% YORKSHIRE 1.20% TRADING 2.04% PROPERTIES 0.96% ENGINEERING 1.81% LEEDS 0.92% DESIGN 1.80% DESIGN 0.89% LONDON 1.77% (LEEDS) 0.85% BUSINESS 1.77% BUSINESS 0.84% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% (YORKSHIRE) 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.82% ASSOCIATES 1.68% TRADING 0.78% GLOBAL 1.59% CONSULTANTS 0.76% MEDIA 1.58% CARE 0.74% CARE 1.55% J 0.73% J 1.54% INVESTMENTS 0.71% INVESTMENTS 1.47% S 0.70% PROPERTIES 1.41% M 0.70% IT 1.40% ELECTRICAL 0.68% M 1.26% IT 0.67% BUILDING 1.22% MARKETING 0.64% ELECTRICAL 1.19% MEDIA 0.63% ENTERPRISES 1.18% SECURITY 0.59% CAPITAL 1.16% CONSTRUCTION 0.58% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 1.84% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 1.77% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTANCY 1.52% CONSULTANCY 3.42% PROPERTY 1.26% PROPERTY 2.48% YORKSHIRE 1.21% TRADING 2.05% PROPERTIES 0.94% ENGINEERING 1.82% LEEDS 0.92% DESIGN 1.79% DESIGN 0.89% LONDON 1.78% (LEEDS) 0.85% BUSINESS 1.77% BUSINESS 0.85% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% (YORKSHIRE) 0.82% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ASSOCIATES 0.81% ASSOCIATES 1.68% TRADING 0.78% GLOBAL 1.60% CONSULTANTS 0.76% MEDIA 1.58% INVESTMENTS 0.75% CARE 1.55% CARE 0.74% J 1.53% J 0.73% INVESTMENTS 1.47% M 0.70% PROPERTIES 1.41% S 0.70% IT 1.40% IT 0.67% M 1.26% ELECTRICAL 0.67% BUILDING 1.22% MEDIA 0.64% ELECTRICAL 1.19% MARKETING 0.63% ENTERPRISES 1.18% SECURITY 0.59% CAPITAL 1.17% DEVELOPMENTS 0.58% 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 6,407 239,154 99999 - Dormant Company 1,209 45,704 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 903 55,604 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 813 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 631 26,164 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 513 25,110 74990 - Non-trading company 430 14,505 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 354 17,438 56302 - Public houses and bars 353 5,353 62090 - Other information technology service activities 308 12,885 86900 - Other human health activities 306 8,930 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 266 8,120 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 254 8,032 41100 - Development of building projects 243 9,173 62012 - Business and domestic software development 230 8,769 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 216 7,453 43210 - Electrical installation 206 5,775 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 202 6,368 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 196 6,916 56101 - Licensed restaurants 194 7,435 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 6,352 237,080 99999 - Dormant Company 1,207 45,726 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 902 55,568 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 818 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 632 26,270 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 511 25,168 74990 - Non-trading company 435 14,483 56302 - Public houses and bars 355 5,402 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 354 17,454 62090 - Other information technology service activities 310 12,920 86900 - Other human health activities 306 8,957 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 269 8,176 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 256 8,083 41100 - Development of building projects 247 9,235 62012 - Business and domestic software development 232 8,794 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 216 7,478 43210 - Electrical installation 208 5,801 56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 204 6,408 56101 - Licensed restaurants 197 7,468 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 195 6,918
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