Wiltshire

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous Q2.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous April.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous May.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous April.

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. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,183 companies were formed in Wiltshire. This figure is 10.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Wiltshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,183 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WiltshireUK
    20142,183300,731
    20131,978269,432
    % change10.4%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (2,183)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,183 companies were formed in Wiltshire. This figure is 10.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Wiltshire occurred in 2014 when a total of 2,183 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WiltshireUK
    20142,183300,731
    20131,978269,432
    % change10.4%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (2,183)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous Q2.

    A total of 1,116 companies were registered in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 19.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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)WiltshireUK
    20141,116150,009
    2013932134,630
    % change19.7%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,116) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 1,116 companies were registered in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 19.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well 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)WiltshireUK
    20141,116150,009
    2013932134,630
    % change19.7%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (1,116) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.

    May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous May.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous April.

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous June.

    May 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous May.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Wiltshire when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014422353341
    New companies in 2013318274340
    % change32.7%28.8%0.3%
    Record Year2014 (422)2014 (353)2014 (341)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014422353341
    New companies in 2013318274340
    % change32.7%28.8%0.3%
    Record Year2014 (422)2014 (353)2014 (341)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,308 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire. This figure is 14.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)WiltshireUK
    20141,308177,207
    20131,138155,192
    % change14.9%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (2,057)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,308 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire. This figure is 14.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    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)WiltshireUK
    20141,308177,207
    20131,138155,192
    % change14.9%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (2,057)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 717 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 39.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly 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)WiltshireUK
    201471794,837
    201351377,278
    % change39.8%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,211) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 717 companies were dissolved in Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 39.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly 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)WiltshireUK
    201471794,837
    201351377,278
    % change39.8%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (1,211) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014138296283
    Closed companies in 2013184152177
    % change-25.0%94.7%60%
    Record Year2009 (304)2009 (537)2009 (370)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014138296283
    Closed companies in 2013184152177
    % change-25.0%94.7%60%
    Record Year2009 (304)2009 (537)2009 (370)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Wiltshire increased by 875 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WiltshireUK
    2014875123,524
    2013840114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,408)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Wiltshire increased by 875 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)WiltshireUK
    2014875123,524
    2013840114,240
    Record Year2007 (1,408)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 399 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)WiltshireUK
    201439955,172
    201341957,352
    Record Year 2007 (636) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Wiltshire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 399 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)WiltshireUK
    201439955,172
    201341957,352
    Record Year 2007 (636) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20142845758
    Net growth in 2013134122163
    Record Year2007 (286)2003 (205)2008 (215)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20142845758
    Net growth in 2013134122163
    Record Year2007 (286)2003 (205)2008 (215)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Wiltshire
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.8%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Wiltshire
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.8%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Wiltshire
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Wiltshire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Wiltshire
    20140.7%
    20130.7%
    20120.7%
    20110.8%
    20100.8%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.8%0.7%0.7%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.6%0.8%
    % change19.7%18.9%-13.1%
    Record Year1996 (1.1%)1999 (1.0%)2002 (1.0%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.8%0.7%0.7%
    UK formation share in 20130.7%0.6%0.8%
    % change19.7%18.9%-13.1%
    Record Year1996 (1.1%)1999 (1.0%)2002 (1.0%)

Director Age

  1. 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 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% 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 4.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 45.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% 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 45.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The record first half year for female directors in Wiltshire was 2008 when 33.8% of all directors were female.

    30.5% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire was 2008 when 33.8% of all directors were female.

    30.5% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Wiltshire was in 2006 when 34.8% of all directors were female.

    29.9% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire was in 2006 when 34.8% of all directors were female.

    29.9% of all director appointments in Wiltshire 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

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING2.99%CONSULTING5.16%
    MANAGEMENT1.94%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTANCY1.77%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    BUSINESS0.86%PROPERTY2.66%
    DESIGN0.82%TRADING2.03%
    J0.80%ENGINEERING1.99%
    ASSOCIATES0.74%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    DEVELOPMENT0.74%LONDON1.93%
    PROPERTY0.70%CARE1.85%
    SWINDON0.69%DESIGN1.75%
    ENERGY0.67%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    CONSTRUCTION0.67%BUSINESS1.69%
    IT0.63%PROPERTIES1.63%
    HOUSE0.57%TRANSPORT1.58%
    GOOD0.57%GLOBAL1.55%
    TRANSPORT0.57%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    ENGINEERING0.53%J1.51%
    M0.49%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    BUILDING0.49%MEDIA1.44%
    TRAINING0.48%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    CARE0.48%IT1.33%
    SYSTEMS0.48%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    ELECTRICAL0.48%BUILDING1.26%
    MARKETING0.48%M1.24%
    WILTSHIRE0.46%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CONSULTING3.01%CONSULTING5.16%
    MANAGEMENT1.92%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSULTANCY1.75%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    BUSINESS0.86%PROPERTY2.66%
    DESIGN0.82%TRADING2.03%
    J0.80%ENGINEERING1.99%
    DEVELOPMENT0.74%LONDON1.93%
    PROPERTY0.72%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    ASSOCIATES0.72%CARE1.85%
    SWINDON0.69%DESIGN1.75%
    CONSTRUCTION0.67%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    ENERGY0.65%BUSINESS1.69%
    IT0.63%PROPERTIES1.63%
    GOOD0.57%TRANSPORT1.58%
    TRANSPORT0.57%GLOBAL1.55%
    HOUSE0.55%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    ENGINEERING0.53%J1.50%
    M0.51%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    BUILDING0.50%MEDIA1.44%
    ELECTRICAL0.48%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    SYSTEMS0.48%IT1.33%
    TRAINING0.48%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    CARE0.48%BUILDING1.26%
    MARKETING0.48%M1.23%
    WILTSHIRE0.46%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,453261,557
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management55740,250
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities39829,029
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified35257,421
    99999 - Dormant Company28848,436
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified17819,058
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified14228,352
    62090 - Other information technology service activities12213,024
    86900 - Other human health activities10511,292
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1029,834
    74990 - Non-trading company8114,351
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet789,900
    41100 - Development of building projects7510,527
    49410 - Freight transport by road699,265
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified688,533
    71129 - Other engineering activities645,787
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities637,415
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles625,375
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings607,053
    56302 - Public houses and bars596,099
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied1,443259,495
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management55940,375
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities39729,145
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified35257,459
    99999 - Dormant Company28848,126
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified17919,026
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified14228,340
    62090 - Other information technology service activities12213,042
    86900 - Other human health activities10511,353
    62012 - Business and domestic software development1059,875
    74990 - Non-trading company7914,184
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet779,940
    41100 - Development of building projects7610,664
    49410 - Freight transport by road699,318
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified678,555
    71129 - Other engineering activities655,810
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles635,411
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities637,438
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets606,296
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings597,088

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08986591 KATEY MAGEE PROCUREMENT LIMITED 08 Apr 2014
    08989318 SOUTH WEST DOORS LIMITED 10 Apr 2014
    08997830 TOTAL FOOT CARE LIMITED 15 Apr 2014
    09012395 SWG CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE LIMITED 25 Apr 2014
    08991737 COTTERILL PHILIP 24076 LIMITED 10 Apr 2014
    09011684 OMNICLOUD LIMITED 25 Apr 2014
    09012976 HIGH PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS LTD 28 Apr 2014
    08987605 COTTSBURY HOMES LIMITED 09 Apr 2014
    08988512 DAVE HORNBY LIMITED 09 Apr 2014
    08992318 CF5 LTD 11 Apr 2014
    08997708 LONDON STARTUP TECH LIMITED 15 Apr 2014
    09018146 1ST CALL BUILDING PLASTICS CASH & CARRY LTD 30 Apr 2014
    08989418 NO. 10 TEA GARDENS LIMITED 10 Apr 2014
    09016516 149 WELLSWAY BATH MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 29 Apr 2014
    08972453 CALL-MAMA LIMITED 02 Apr 2014
    08985773 SALON HAIR DESIGN LIMITED 08 Apr 2014
    08987585 EXPLORE WORLD LTD 09 Apr 2014
    08996066 U F P LIMITED 14 Apr 2014
    08997312 AMG AEROSPACE LIMITED 15 Apr 2014
    09005228 MIRRORS OF OLD TOWN LIMITED 22 Apr 2014
    09013423 FRIJIA LIMITED 28 Apr 2014
    08969883 FLYING ELITE LTD 01 Apr 2014
    08969905 PILOTS PARADISE LTD 01 Apr 2014
    08982444 VEESIMS LTD 07 Apr 2014
    08988789 JO37 TRANSPORT LTD 09 Apr 2014