Wiltshire
Q1 2014 Business Confidence Report
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New Company Registrations
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 1,067 companies were registered in Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 2.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 1,067 150,722 2013 1,046 134,802 % change 2.0% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (1,159) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,067 companies were registered in Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 2.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 1,067 150,722 2013 1,046 134,802 % change 2.0% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (1,159) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,067 companies were registered in Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is an increase of 2.0% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.8% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 1,067 150,722 2013 1,046 134,802 % change 2.0% 11.8% Record Year 2007 (1,159) 2007 (166,814) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
January February March New companies in 2014 333 350 384 New companies in 2013 359 321 366 % change -7.2% 9.0% 4.9% Record Year 2013 (359) 2012 (370) 2007 (561) January February March New companies in 2014 333 350 384 New companies in 2013 359 321 366 % change -7.2% 9.0% 4.9% Record Year 2013 (359) 2012 (370) 2007 (561) January February March New companies in 2014 333 350 384 New companies in 2013 359 321 366 % change -7.2% 9.0% 4.9% Record Year 2013 (359) 2012 (370) 2007 (561)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
A total of 591 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 5.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 591 82,370 2013 625 77,914 % change -5.4% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (846) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 591 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 5.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 591 82,370 2013 625 77,914 % change -5.4% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (846) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 591 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014).
This figure is a decrease of 5.4% versus the same period last year (Q1 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 5.7% against the same period last year.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 591 82,370 2013 625 77,914 % change -5.4% 5.7% Record Year 2009 (846) 2009 (108,066) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
January February March Closed companies in 2014 179 216 196 Closed companies in 2013 258 168 199 % change -30.6% 28.6% -2% Record Year 2013 (258) 2008 (227) 2009 (467) January February March Closed companies in 2014 179 216 196 Closed companies in 2013 258 168 199 % change -30.6% 28.6% -2% Record Year 2013 (258) 2008 (227) 2009 (467) January February March Closed companies in 2014 179 216 196 Closed companies in 2013 258 168 199 % change -30.6% 28.6% -2% Record Year 2013 (258) 2008 (227) 2009 (467)
Net Company Growth
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
Net company growth for Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 476 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 476 68,352 2013 421 56,888 Record Year 2007 (772) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 476 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 476 68,352 2013 421 56,888 Record Year 2007 (772) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Wiltshire during the first quarter of 2014 (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) was 476 companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire UK 2014 476 68,352 2013 421 56,888 Record Year 2007 (772) 2007 (111,282) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
January February March Net growth in 2014 154 134 188 Net growth in 2013 101 153 167 Record Year 2003 (226) 2007 (227) 2007 (444) January February March Net growth in 2014 154 134 188 Net growth in 2013 101 153 167 Record Year 2003 (226) 2007 (227) 2007 (444) January February March Net growth in 2014 154 134 188 Net growth in 2013 101 153 167 Record Year 2003 (226) 2007 (227) 2007 (444)
UK Company Share
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
In the first quarter of 2014, Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire 2014 0.7% 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire 2014 0.7% 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
In the first quarter of 2014, Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
first quarter (Jan 2014 - Mar 2014) Wiltshire 2014 0.7% 2013 0.8% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.1%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Jan, Feb & Mar 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.7% 0.8% % change -13.2% 0.7% -12.4% Record Year 1996 (1.2%) 1996 (1.0%) 1996 (1.0%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.7% 0.8% % change -13.2% 0.7% -12.4% Record Year 1996 (1.2%) 1996 (1.0%) 1996 (1.0%) January February March UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.8% 0.7% 0.8% % change -13.2% 0.7% -12.4% Record Year 1996 (1.2%) 1996 (1.0%) 1996 (1.0%)
Director Age
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the first quarter of 2014 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Quarterly Data (Q1 Jan-Mar 2014)
The record first quarter for female directors in Wiltshire was in 2008 when 34.7% of all directors were female.
31.2% of all director appointments in Wiltshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Wiltshire was in 2008 when 34.7% of all directors were female.
31.2% of all director appointments in Wiltshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record first quarter for female directors in Wiltshire was in 2008 when 34.7% of all directors were female.
31.2% of all director appointments in Wiltshire in the first quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.4% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Mar 2013-Mar 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.94% CONSULTING 5.22% MANAGEMENT 2.07% MANAGEMENT 4.67% CONSULTANCY 1.83% CONSULTANCY 3.49% DESIGN 0.93% PROPERTY 2.64% ENERGY 0.91% TRADING 2.05% GOOD 0.83% LONDON 1.88% BUSINESS 0.81% ENGINEERING 1.86% ASSOCIATES 0.77% CARE 1.79% DEVELOPMENT 0.77% CONSTRUCTION 1.75% J 0.71% DESIGN 1.75% SWINDON 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ENGINEERING 0.67% BUSINESS 1.71% IT 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTY 0.67% INVESTMENTS 1.60% CONSTRUCTION 0.57% GLOBAL 1.58% MARKETING 0.53% J 1.48% CONSULTANTS 0.53% ASSOCIATES 1.48% CARE 0.51% MEDIA 1.48% WILTSHIRE 0.51% IT 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.49% TRANSPORT 1.30% R 0.49% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% BUILDING 0.49% BUILDING 1.24% TRANSPORT 0.47% M 1.21% HOUSE 0.47% CAPITAL 1.20% SYSTEMS 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.94% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.05% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.84% CONSULTANCY 3.49% DESIGN 0.95% PROPERTY 2.64% ENERGY 0.91% TRADING 2.05% GOOD 0.83% LONDON 1.90% BUSINESS 0.83% ENGINEERING 1.87% ASSOCIATES 0.79% CARE 1.80% DEVELOPMENT 0.77% CONSTRUCTION 1.76% SWINDON 0.69% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ENGINEERING 0.67% BUSINESS 1.71% IT 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.60% PROPERTY 0.65% INVESTMENTS 1.60% CONSTRUCTION 0.59% GLOBAL 1.59% CARE 0.51% MEDIA 1.49% MARKETING 0.51% J 1.49% CONSULTANTS 0.51% ASSOCIATES 1.48% WILTSHIRE 0.49% IT 1.34% BUILDING 0.49% TRANSPORT 1.30% R 0.49% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% HOUSE 0.47% BUILDING 1.24% SYSTEMS 0.47% CAPITAL 1.21% TRANSPORT 0.47% M 1.21% ELECTRICAL 0.47% ELECTRICAL 1.19% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.95% CONSULTING 5.23% MANAGEMENT 2.04% MANAGEMENT 4.69% CONSULTANCY 1.82% CONSULTANCY 3.49% DESIGN 0.95% PROPERTY 2.64% ENERGY 0.87% TRADING 2.04% BUSINESS 0.83% LONDON 1.90% DEVELOPMENT 0.81% ENGINEERING 1.87% GOOD 0.81% CARE 1.80% ASSOCIATES 0.79% CONSTRUCTION 1.77% J 0.69% DESIGN 1.75% SWINDON 0.69% CONSULTANTS 1.73% PROPERTY 0.67% BUSINESS 1.71% IT 0.67% PROPERTIES 1.60% ENGINEERING 0.67% INVESTMENTS 1.59% CONSTRUCTION 0.59% GLOBAL 1.59% CONSULTANTS 0.53% MEDIA 1.49% CARE 0.51% J 1.48% R 0.49% ASSOCIATES 1.48% MARKETING 0.49% IT 1.34% BUILDING 0.49% TRANSPORT 1.30% WILTSHIRE 0.49% DEVELOPMENTS 1.29% SYSTEMS 0.47% BUILDING 1.24% ELECTRICAL 0.47% CAPITAL 1.21% TRANSPORT 0.47% M 1.20% GLOBAL 0.46% ELECTRICAL 1.19%
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 1,599 280,210 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 550 37,882 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 376 27,750 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 357 56,411 99999 - Dormant Company 286 47,084 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 179 18,491 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 135 26,700 62090 - Other information technology service activities 128 12,813 86900 - Other human health activities 102 10,273 62012 - Business and domestic software development 96 9,509 74990 - Non-trading company 82 14,135 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 74 9,358 41100 - Development of building projects 73 9,855 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 67 8,155 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 64 7,313 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 63 5,876 43210 - Electrical installation 60 5,885 49410 - Freight transport by road 59 8,014 71129 - Other engineering activities 58 5,477 74100 - specialised design activities 58 4,475 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,417 254,725 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 563 39,157 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 392 28,692 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 362 57,654 99999 - Dormant Company 288 48,100 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 184 19,018 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 142 27,652 62090 - Other information technology service activities 131 13,149 86900 - Other human health activities 103 10,681 62012 - Business and domestic software development 95 9,818 74990 - Non-trading company 84 14,336 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 79 9,673 41100 - Development of building projects 77 10,295 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 69 8,495 49410 - Freight transport by road 64 8,584 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 64 7,495 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 64 6,057 43210 - Electrical installation 63 6,100 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 59 5,360 74100 - specialised design activities 58 4,626 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,416 254,441 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 565 39,242 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 390 28,770 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 360 57,543 99999 - Dormant Company 286 47,692 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 184 18,956 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 142 27,543 62090 - Other information technology service activities 131 13,145 86900 - Other human health activities 103 10,715 62012 - Business and domestic software development 97 9,838 74990 - Non-trading company 82 14,142 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 78 9,695 41100 - Development of building projects 78 10,399 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 68 8,503 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 64 7,527 43210 - Electrical installation 64 6,124 49410 - Freight transport by road 64 8,608 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 63 6,068 71129 - Other engineering activities 60 5,662 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 60 5,385
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
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