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Witney, Oxfordshire

2011 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Witney when compared to any previous December.

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. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 357 companies were formed in Witney in 2011. This total is 12.6% higher than in 2010 and compares equally to the UK figure of a 13.1% growth compared to 400,358 the previous year.

    YearWitneyUK
    2011357452,870
    2010317400,358
    2009308362,675
    2008325349,203
    2007316457,649
    Record Year2004 (587)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 179 companies were formed in Witney. This figure is 16.2% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 14.0%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Witney occurred in 2004 when a total of 418 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WitneyUK
    2011179224,135
    2010154196,609
    % change16.2%14.0%
    Record Year2004 (418)2011 (224,135)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 91 companies were registered in Witney during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is an increase of 24.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 15.3% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)WitneyUK
    201191109,623
    20107395,117
    % change24.7%15.3%
    Record Year 2003 (104) 2011 (109,623)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    December 2011 saw a new record in company registrations in Witney when compared to any previous December.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2011303229
    New companies in 2010371818
    % change-18.9%77.8%61.1%
    Record Year2003 (48)2006 (33)2011 (29)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 234 companies were dissolved in Witney in 2011. This total is 55.2% lower than in 2010 and compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 8.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearWitneyUK
    2011234314,523
    2010522342,232
    2009317533,773
    2008159237,901
    2007184220,295
    Record Year2010 (522)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 a total of 107 companies were dissolved in Witney. This figure is 74.1% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of -7.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Witney occurred in 2010 when a total of 413 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WitneyUK
    2011107152,213
    2010413164,601
    % change-74.1%-7.5%
    Record Year2010 (413)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    A total of 51 companies were dissolved in Witney during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011).

    This figure is a decrease of 75.6% versus the same period last year (Q4 2010). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 4.0% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)WitneyUK
    20115179,983
    201020976,896
    % change-75.6%4.0%
    Record Year 2010 (209) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2011102417
    Closed companies in 2010174269
    % change-94.3%-7.7%89%
    Record Year2010 (174)2010 (26)2009 (22)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    A total of 123 companies were added to the company register for Witney in 2011. This number represents growth of 38.8% in the total number of active companies, which compares favourably to the UK figure of 34.6%.

    This number is 328 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2004 when the Witney company register grew by 444 companies.

    YearWitneyUK
    2011123138,347
    2010-20558,126
    2009-9-171,098
    2008166111,302
    2007132237,354
    Record Year2004 (444)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 the company register for Witney increased by 72 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)WitneyUK
    20117271,922
    2010-25932,008
    Record Year2004 (330)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    Net company growth for Witney during the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) was 40 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)WitneyUK
    20114029,640
    2010-13618,221
    Record Year 2003 (59) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 201120812
    Net growth in 2010-137-89
    Record Year2008 (31)2002 (12)2003 (19)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    In 2011 Witney formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2010 when Witney was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearWitney
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)2004 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    In the second half of 2011 Witney formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2010 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Witney
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, Witney formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2011 - Dec 2011)Witney
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1969 (0.3%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2011)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20110.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-29.5%51.5%43.0%
    Record Year1963 (0.4%)1969 (0.2%)1966 (0.5%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The average age of a director in 2011 was 47.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.7%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2011 was 46.7.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2011 was 46.9.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.2%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 6.2% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2011)

    The record year for female directors in Witney was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Witney in 2011 was 30.9%. The average for the UK during this time was 28.6%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2011)

    The record second half year for female directors in Witney was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    30.6% of all director appointments in Witney in the second half of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2011)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Witney was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    30.7% of all director appointments in Witney in the fourth quarter of 2011 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.3% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2010-Dec 2011)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    OXFORD2.86%CONSULTING5.07%
    CONSULTING1.50%MANAGEMENT4.74%
    MANAGEMENT1.35%CONSULTANCY3.26%
    OXFORDSHIRE1.20%PROPERTY2.37%
    BUSINESS1.20%TRADING2.07%
    CENTRE0.90%DESIGN1.92%
    M0.90%ASSOCIATES1.86%
    DESIGN0.75%ENGINEERING1.78%
    ENERGY0.75%BUSINESS1.78%
    (WITNEY)0.75%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    BUILDING0.60%CONSTRUCTION1.73%
    R0.60%MEDIA1.71%
    MEDIA0.60%LONDON1.63%
    PARK0.60%J1.51%
    FOR0.60%INVESTMENTS1.48%
    CARPENTRY0.60%GLOBAL1.46%
    COMMUNICATIONS0.60%IT1.41%
    CONSULTANCY0.60%CARE1.39%
    ACADEMY0.60%PROPERTIES1.29%
    OXON0.45%ELECTRICAL1.29%
    MARKETING0.45%M1.27%
    TECHNICAL0.45%BUILDING1.26%
    SOLAR0.45%ENERGY1.25%
    CONSTRUCTION0.45%S1.20%
    ENGINEERING0.45%ENTERPRISES1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied118205,525
    7487 - Other business activities2757,052
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2517,765
    99999 - Dormant Company2121,846
    7414 - Business & management consultancy1913,034
    9999 - Dormant Company1720,199
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified1732,483
    70100 - Activities of head offices142,662
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified128,671
    7499 - Non-trading company119,957
    7260 - Other computer related activities107,667
    62090 - Other information technology service activities97,493
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering85,558
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified711,768
    47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores71,402
    86900 - Other human health activities74,457
    74990 - Non-trading company78,929
    9305 - Other service activities69,492
    64209 - Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified61,038
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities612,072

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07871931 FARZANA (WITNEY) LIMITED 06 Dec 2011
    07873341 VICI GLOBAL LIMITED 07 Dec 2011
    07874997 ZINC AND ORANGE LIMITED 08 Dec 2011
    07875005 CHIPPING NORTON LITERARY FESTIVAL 08 Dec 2011
    07876161 ZANDO GLOBAL LIMITED 08 Dec 2011
    07879940 SOURCESTORM LTD 13 Dec 2011
    07880688 P J MARTIN CARPET SPECIALIST LTD 13 Dec 2011
    07884117 VEREI LIMITED 16 Dec 2011
    07886485 HACKETT'S FOOD AND DRINK COMPANY LIMITED 19 Dec 2011
    07888191 LANGLEY HOUSE TRUST 20 Dec 2011
    07889194 OXFORD NEURO SURGERY LIMITED 21 Dec 2011
    07890420 CCP ASSOCIATES LTD 22 Dec 2011
    07893882 MEYLI MIYARU LTD 30 Dec 2011
    07874043 SPIRES H R LIMITED 07 Dec 2011
    07876921 IN2TECH LTD 09 Dec 2011
    07877468 YAZOO LIMITED 09 Dec 2011
    07877840 JM PROJEX LIMITED 12 Dec 2011
    07881747 MYDIOCESE LTD 14 Dec 2011
    07882230 TIGERMARINE1 LIMITED 14 Dec 2011
    07882709 SCOOP DOGG LIMITED 14 Dec 2011
    07889092 OXFORD BUSINESS MENTORS LIMITED 21 Dec 2011
    07891801 WORDSWARE LIMITED 23 Dec 2011
    07892165 RED LION EYNSHAM LTD 28 Dec 2011
    07892224 MY JOB MATCHER LIMITED 28 Dec 2011
    07893232 THE ARC CENTRE LTD 29 Dec 2011

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