Wiltshire
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
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.
- June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.
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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 1,978 companies were formed in Wiltshire. This figure is 1.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Wiltshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,111 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire UK 2013 1,978 269,432 2012 1,948 253,150 % change 1.5% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (2,111) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,978 companies were formed in Wiltshire. This figure is 1.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Wiltshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,111 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire UK 2013 1,978 269,432 2012 1,948 253,150 % change 1.5% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (2,111) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 932 companies were registered in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares badly 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) Wiltshire UK 2013 932 134,630 2012 904 121,659 % change 3.1% 10.7% Record Year 2007 (952) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 932 companies were registered in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares badly 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) Wiltshire UK 2013 932 134,630 2012 904 121,659 % change 3.1% 10.7% Record Year 2007 (952) 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 Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.
June 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 318 274 340 New companies in 2012 317 322 265 % change 0.3% -14.9% 28.3% Record Year 2007 (338) 2007 (350) 2013 (340) April May June New companies in 2013 318 274 340 New companies in 2012 317 322 265 % change 0.3% -14.9% 28.3% Record Year 2007 (338) 2007 (350) 2013 (340)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,138 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire. This figure is 3.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Wiltshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,057 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire UK 2013 1,138 155,192 2012 1,095 147,794 % change 3.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (2,057) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,138 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire. This figure is 3.9% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Wiltshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 2,057 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire UK 2013 1,138 155,192 2012 1,095 147,794 % change 3.9% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (2,057) 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 513 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 18.2% 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) Wiltshire UK 2013 513 77,278 2012 627 80,218 % change -18.2% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,211) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 513 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 18.2% 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) Wiltshire UK 2013 513 77,278 2012 627 80,218 % change -18.2% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (1,211) 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 184 152 177 Closed companies in 2012 178 241 208 % change 3.4% -36.9% -15% Record Year 2009 (304) 2009 (537) 2009 (370) April May June Closed companies in 2013 184 152 177 Closed companies in 2012 178 241 208 % change 3.4% -36.9% -15% Record Year 2009 (304) 2009 (537) 2009 (370)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Wiltshire increased by 840 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire UK 2013 840 114,240 2012 853 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,408) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Wiltshire increased by 840 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire UK 2013 840 114,240 2012 853 105,356 Record Year 2007 (1,408) 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 Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 419 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Wiltshire UK 2013 419 57,352 2012 277 41,441 Record Year 2007 (636) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 419 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Wiltshire UK 2013 419 57,352 2012 277 41,441 Record Year 2007 (636) 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 134 122 163 Net growth in 2012 139 81 57 Record Year 2007 (286) 2003 (205) 2008 (215) April May June Net growth in 2013 134 122 163 Net growth in 2012 139 81 57 Record Year 2007 (286) 2003 (205) 2008 (215)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 0.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 0.8%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Wiltshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Wiltshire 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%) 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 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% UK formation share in 2012 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% % change -15.7% -17.3% 16.1% Record Year 1996 (1.1%) 1999 (1.0%) 2002 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% UK formation share in 2012 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% % change -15.7% -17.3% 16.1% Record Year 1996 (1.1%) 1999 (1.0%) 2002 (1.0%)
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 44.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% 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 44.9.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.3% 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.1.
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 3.2% 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 44.1.
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 3.2% 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 Wiltshire was 2008 when 33.8% of all directors were female.
31.0% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire was 2008 when 33.8% of all directors were female.
31.0% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire was in 2006 when 34.8% of all directors were female.
31.8% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire was in 2006 when 34.8% of all directors were female.
31.8% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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 2.59% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTANCY 1.92% MANAGEMENT 4.81% MANAGEMENT 1.88% CONSULTANCY 3.41% ASSOCIATES 0.94% PROPERTY 2.48% ENERGY 0.79% TRADING 2.04% J 0.77% ENGINEERING 1.81% ENGINEERING 0.77% DESIGN 1.80% DESIGN 0.75% LONDON 1.77% PROPERTY 0.75% BUSINESS 1.77% SWINDON 0.75% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% IT 0.73% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.71% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.67% GLOBAL 1.59% SECURITY 0.67% MEDIA 1.58% CLEANING 0.59% CARE 1.55% BUSINESS 0.59% J 1.54% WILTSHIRE 0.56% INVESTMENTS 1.47% MEDIA 0.56% PROPERTIES 1.41% BUILDING 0.54% IT 1.40% M 0.48% M 1.26% (SWINDON) 0.48% BUILDING 1.22% GLOBAL 0.46% ELECTRICAL 1.19% DEVELOPMENTS 0.46% ENTERPRISES 1.18% CONSTRUCTION 0.46% CAPITAL 1.16% TRADING 0.44% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.59% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTANCY 1.92% MANAGEMENT 4.82% MANAGEMENT 1.90% CONSULTANCY 3.42% ASSOCIATES 0.94% PROPERTY 2.48% SWINDON 0.77% TRADING 2.05% ENGINEERING 0.77% ENGINEERING 1.82% J 0.77% DESIGN 1.79% ENERGY 0.77% LONDON 1.78% DESIGN 0.75% BUSINESS 1.77% IT 0.73% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% PROPERTY 0.73% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.71% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ELECTRICAL 0.67% GLOBAL 1.60% SECURITY 0.65% MEDIA 1.58% BUSINESS 0.59% CARE 1.55% MEDIA 0.59% J 1.53% CLEANING 0.59% INVESTMENTS 1.47% WILTSHIRE 0.56% PROPERTIES 1.41% BUILDING 0.54% IT 1.40% (SWINDON) 0.48% M 1.26% M 0.46% BUILDING 1.22% GLOBAL 0.46% ELECTRICAL 1.19% CONSTRUCTION 0.46% ENTERPRISES 1.18% DEVELOPMENTS 0.46% CAPITAL 1.17% PARTNERSHIP 0.44% 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 1,346 239,154 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 505 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 367 26,164 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 358 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 284 45,704 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 157 17,438 62090 - Other information technology service activities 133 12,885 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 129 25,110 62012 - Business and domestic software development 97 8,769 86900 - Other human health activities 92 8,930 74990 - Non-trading company 75 14,505 41100 - Development of building projects 71 9,173 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 66 8,032 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 65 7,453 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 63 6,916 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 56 5,552 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 55 5,846 49410 - Freight transport by road 54 6,562 74100 - specialised design activities 54 3,993 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 54 8,120 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,338 237,080 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 511 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 367 26,270 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 356 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 284 45,726 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 157 17,454 62090 - Other information technology service activities 134 12,920 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 130 25,168 62012 - Business and domestic software development 98 8,794 86900 - Other human health activities 91 8,957 74990 - Non-trading company 77 14,483 41100 - Development of building projects 72 9,235 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 67 8,083 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 66 7,478 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 62 6,918 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 57 5,576 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 55 5,876 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 54 5,480 74100 - specialised design activities 54 4,002 86101 - Hospital activities 54 2,455
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