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
New Company Registrations
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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) Wiltshire UK 2014 2,183 300,731 2013 1,978 269,432 % change 10.4% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (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) Wiltshire UK 2014 2,183 300,731 2013 1,978 269,432 % change 10.4% 11.6% Record Year 2014 (2,183) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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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) Wiltshire UK 2014 1,116 150,009 2013 932 134,630 % change 19.7% 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) Wiltshire UK 2014 1,116 150,009 2013 932 134,630 % change 19.7% 11.4% Record Year 2014 (1,116) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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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
April May June New companies in 2014 422 353 341 New companies in 2013 318 274 340 % change 32.7% 28.8% 0.3% Record Year 2014 (422) 2014 (353) 2014 (341) April May June New companies in 2014 422 353 341 New companies in 2013 318 274 340 % change 32.7% 28.8% 0.3% Record Year 2014 (422) 2014 (353) 2014 (341)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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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) Wiltshire UK 2014 1,308 177,207 2013 1,138 155,192 % change 14.9% 14.2% Record Year 2009 (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) Wiltshire UK 2014 1,308 177,207 2013 1,138 155,192 % change 14.9% 14.2% 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 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) Wiltshire UK 2014 717 94,837 2013 513 77,278 % change 39.8% 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) Wiltshire UK 2014 717 94,837 2013 513 77,278 % change 39.8% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,211) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 138 296 283 Closed companies in 2013 184 152 177 % change -25.0% 94.7% 60% Record Year 2009 (304) 2009 (537) 2009 (370) April May June Closed companies in 2014 138 296 283 Closed companies in 2013 184 152 177 % change -25.0% 94.7% 60% Record Year 2009 (304) 2009 (537) 2009 (370)
Net Company Growth
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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) Wiltshire UK 2014 875 123,524 2013 840 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,408) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Wiltshire increased by 875 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Wiltshire UK 2014 875 123,524 2013 840 114,240 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 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) Wiltshire UK 2014 399 55,172 2013 419 57,352 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) Wiltshire UK 2014 399 55,172 2013 419 57,352 Record Year 2007 (636) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 284 57 58 Net growth in 2013 134 122 163 Record Year 2007 (286) 2003 (205) 2008 (215) April May June Net growth in 2014 284 57 58 Net growth in 2013 134 122 163 Record Year 2007 (286) 2003 (205) 2008 (215)
UK Company Share
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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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.8% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%) Company Share by Half Year
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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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% 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 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1996 (1.0%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% % change 19.7% 18.9% -13.1% Record Year 1996 (1.1%) 1999 (1.0%) 2002 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.6% 0.8% % change 19.7% 18.9% -13.1% Record Year 1996 (1.1%) 1999 (1.0%) 2002 (1.0%)
Director Age
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.99% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.94% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.77% CONSULTANCY 3.50% BUSINESS 0.86% PROPERTY 2.66% DESIGN 0.82% TRADING 2.03% J 0.80% ENGINEERING 1.99% ASSOCIATES 0.74% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% DEVELOPMENT 0.74% LONDON 1.93% PROPERTY 0.70% CARE 1.85% SWINDON 0.69% DESIGN 1.75% ENERGY 0.67% CONSULTANTS 1.73% CONSTRUCTION 0.67% BUSINESS 1.69% IT 0.63% PROPERTIES 1.63% HOUSE 0.57% TRANSPORT 1.58% GOOD 0.57% GLOBAL 1.55% TRANSPORT 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ENGINEERING 0.53% J 1.51% M 0.49% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BUILDING 0.49% MEDIA 1.44% TRAINING 0.48% ELECTRICAL 1.40% CARE 0.48% IT 1.33% SYSTEMS 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% ELECTRICAL 0.48% BUILDING 1.26% MARKETING 0.48% M 1.24% WILTSHIRE 0.46% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.01% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 1.92% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.75% CONSULTANCY 3.49% BUSINESS 0.86% PROPERTY 2.66% DESIGN 0.82% TRADING 2.03% J 0.80% ENGINEERING 1.99% DEVELOPMENT 0.74% LONDON 1.93% PROPERTY 0.72% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% ASSOCIATES 0.72% CARE 1.85% SWINDON 0.69% DESIGN 1.75% CONSTRUCTION 0.67% CONSULTANTS 1.73% ENERGY 0.65% BUSINESS 1.69% IT 0.63% PROPERTIES 1.63% GOOD 0.57% TRANSPORT 1.58% TRANSPORT 0.57% GLOBAL 1.55% HOUSE 0.55% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ENGINEERING 0.53% J 1.50% M 0.51% ASSOCIATES 1.48% BUILDING 0.50% MEDIA 1.44% ELECTRICAL 0.48% ELECTRICAL 1.40% SYSTEMS 0.48% IT 1.33% TRAINING 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% CARE 0.48% BUILDING 1.26% MARKETING 0.48% M 1.23% WILTSHIRE 0.46% CO., 1.20%
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 1,453 261,557 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 557 40,250 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 398 29,029 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 352 57,421 99999 - Dormant Company 288 48,436 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 178 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 142 28,352 62090 - Other information technology service activities 122 13,024 86900 - Other human health activities 105 11,292 62012 - Business and domestic software development 102 9,834 74990 - Non-trading company 81 14,351 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 78 9,900 41100 - Development of building projects 75 10,527 49410 - Freight transport by road 69 9,265 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 68 8,533 71129 - Other engineering activities 64 5,787 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 63 7,415 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 62 5,375 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 60 7,053 56302 - Public houses and bars 59 6,099 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,443 259,495 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 559 40,375 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 397 29,145 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 352 57,459 99999 - Dormant Company 288 48,126 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 179 19,026 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 142 28,340 62090 - Other information technology service activities 122 13,042 86900 - Other human health activities 105 11,353 62012 - Business and domestic software development 105 9,875 74990 - Non-trading company 79 14,184 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 77 9,940 41100 - Development of building projects 76 10,664 49410 - Freight transport by road 69 9,318 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 67 8,555 71129 - Other engineering activities 65 5,810 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 63 5,411 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 63 7,438 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 60 6,296 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 59 7,088
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