Woodford Green, Essex

2012 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Woodford Green when compared to any previous second half year.
  • December 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Woodford Green when compared to any previous December.
  • October 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Woodford Green when compared to any previous October.
  • December 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Woodford Green 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 (2012)

    A total of 465 companies were formed in Woodford Green in 2012. This total is 2.9% higher than in 2011 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 8.6% growth compared to 452,870 the previous year.

    YearWoodford GreenUK
    2012465491,893
    2011452452,870
    2010430400,358
    2009363362,675
    2008364349,203
    Record Year2007 (495)2012 (491,893)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The second half of 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Woodford Green when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 238 companies were formed in Woodford Green. This figure is 9.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 6.5%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Woodford Green occurred in 2012 when a total of 238 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Woodford GreenUK
    2012238238,743
    2011217224,135
    % change9.7%6.5%
    Record Year2012 (238)2012 (238,743)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 111 companies were registered in Woodford Green during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 5.1% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares badly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 9.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Woodford GreenUK
    2012111119,875
    2011117109,623
    % change-5.1%9.4%
    Record Year 2011 (117) 2012 (119,875)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    December 2012 saw a new record in company registrations in Woodford Green when compared to any previous December.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2012393339
    New companies in 2011453735
    % change-13.3%-10.8%11.4%
    Record Year2011 (45)2010 (40)2012 (39)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 366 companies were dissolved in Woodford Green in 2012. This total is 3.4% higher than in 2011 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearWoodford GreenUK
    2012366293,728
    2011354314,524
    2010352342,233
    2009479533,787
    2008245237,873
    Record Year2009 (479)2009 (533,787)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 a total of 171 companies were dissolved in Woodford Green. This figure is 4.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -4.1%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Woodford Green occurred in 2009 when a total of 187 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Woodford GreenUK
    2012171145,934
    2011164152,213
    % change4.3%-4.1%
    Record Year2009 (187)2009 (244,543)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    A total of 86 companies were dissolved in Woodford Green during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012).

    This figure is a decrease of 4.4% versus the same period last year (Q4 2011). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 12.4% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Woodford GreenUK
    20128670,026
    20119079,983
    % change-4.4%-12.4%
    Record Year 2011 (90) 2009 (85,139)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    October 2012 saw a new record in company closures in Woodford Green when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2012521915
    Closed companies in 2011184428
    % change188.9%-56.8%-46%
    Record Year2012 (52)2011 (44)2011 (28)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    A total of 99 companies were added to the company register for Woodford Green in 2012. This number represents growth of 21.9% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 43.8%.

    This number is 1 companies higher than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2003 when the Woodford Green company register grew by 281 companies.

    YearWoodford GreenUK
    201299198,165
    201198138,346
    20107858,125
    2009-116-171,112
    2008119111,330
    Record Year2003 (281)2003 (242,541)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 the company register for Woodford Green increased by 67 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Woodford GreenUK
    20126792,809
    20115371,922
    Record Year2003 (120)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    Net company growth for Woodford Green during the fourth quarter of 2012 (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012) was 25 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Woodford GreenUK
    20122549,849
    20112729,640
    Record Year 2003 (65) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    December 2012 saw a new record in net growth in Woodford Green when compared to any previous December.

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 2012-131424
    Net growth in 201127-77
    Record Year2003 (35)2004 (22)2012 (24)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    In 2012 Woodford Green formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2011 when Woodford Green was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearWoodford Green
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1983 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    In the second half of 2012 Woodford Green formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2011 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Woodford Green
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1983 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    In the fourth quarter of 2012, Woodford Green formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012)Woodford Green
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1967 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2012)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20120.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20110.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-27.2%-15.1%8.5%
    Record Year1973 (0.2%)1967 (0.7%)1964 (0.3%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The average age of a director in 2012 was 41.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2012 was 40.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 1.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.0%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2012 was 41.0.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2012)

    The record year for female directors in Woodford Green was 1860 when 35.7% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Woodford Green in 2012 was 27.9%. The average for the UK during this time was 29.9%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2012)

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

    24.6% of all director appointments in Woodford Green in the second half of 2012 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2012)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Woodford Green was in 1977 when 31.2% of all directors were female.

    20.0% of all director appointments in Woodford Green in the fourth quarter of 2012 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 2011-Dec 2012)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    MANAGEMENT1.43%CONSULTING5.15%
    CONSULTANCY1.19%MANAGEMENT4.78%
    LONDON1.08%CONSULTANCY3.31%
    PROPERTY0.84%PROPERTY2.40%
    SUPPLIES0.72%TRADING2.03%
    CONSULTING0.72%DESIGN1.86%
    S0.72%ASSOCIATES1.82%
    CAPITAL0.72%ENGINEERING1.79%
    PRODUCTIONS0.72%BUSINESS1.76%
    RECRUITMENT0.72%CONSULTANTS1.75%
    BUILDING0.60%CONSTRUCTION1.69%
    SECURITY0.60%LONDON1.69%
    CONSTRUCTION0.60%MEDIA1.69%
    M0.60%GLOBAL1.59%
    MUSIC0.60%J1.57%
    HIS0.48%INVESTMENTS1.46%
    SMITH0.48%IT1.43%
    GLOBAL0.48%CARE1.39%
    TRADING0.48%PROPERTIES1.34%
    MEDIA0.48%M1.26%
    (LONDON)0.48%BUILDING1.23%
    ASSOCIATES0.48%ENTERPRISES1.21%
    HERS0.48%TRAINING1.18%
    CONSULTANTS0.48%ELECTRICAL1.17%
    ROAD0.48%SECURITY1.17%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied242236,139
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified7852,427
    99999 - Dormant Company2440,648
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management2230,396
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities2123,256
    41100 - Development of building projects197,980
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1922,058
    62090 - Other information technology service activities1512,291
    7487 - Other business activities1510,703
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1215,572
    86900 - Other human health activities107,866
    90040 - Operation of arts facilities9562
    90030 - Artistic creation93,420
    93290 - Other amusement and recreation activities not elsewhere classified92,484
    43390 - Other building completion and finishing74,882
    62012 - Business and domestic software development77,446
    47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating72,758
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate76,971
    43210 - Electrical installation75,304
    86230 - Dental practice activities72,378

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08315649 DC LONDON ELECTRICAL LTD 03 Dec 2012
    OC380777 DATAPHONE SOLUTIONS LLP 05 Dec 2012
    08320095 J DIGNAM ASSOCIATES LIMITED 06 Dec 2012
    08320321 NICK PAGE SERVICES LTD 06 Dec 2012
    08320684 AL HAKEEM CONSULTANT LIMITED 06 Dec 2012
    08322501 BILLET MASTER LTD 07 Dec 2012
    08323288 THE VILLAGE BOOKSHOP LIMITED 07 Dec 2012
    08324608 KLEMEND AND EDLIRA LIMITED 10 Dec 2012
    08325422 AUCTIONCOMPARE LIMITED 11 Dec 2012
    08325780 LEAP OF FAITH LIMITED 11 Dec 2012
    OC380951 TWO FEATHERS LLP 12 Dec 2012
    08332346 AVTONE PROPERTIES LIMITED 14 Dec 2012
    08332670 SOUND COUTURE LTD 17 Dec 2012
    08333800 ESSEX BULK SERVICES LTD 17 Dec 2012
    08334604 REHAB REFERRAL SERVICE LIMITED 18 Dec 2012
    08335092 SYMPLYS I.T. LIMITED 18 Dec 2012
    08335251 QUANTATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 18 Dec 2012
    08336510 HIS & HERS RECRUITMENT LTD 19 Dec 2012
    08336519 HIS & HERS DAILY DEALS LTD 19 Dec 2012
    08339329 CANDLER CONSULTANTS LTD 21 Dec 2012
    08339510 LOVEWORKUK LTD 21 Dec 2012
    08341699 MAINSTREAM CONCEPTS LIMITED 27 Dec 2012
    08342265 GUARDIAN INVESTIGATION LTD 28 Dec 2012
    08342607 GREEN FIG (LONDON) LIMITED 28 Dec 2012
    08342729 OAK SERVICES (PVT) LTD 31 Dec 2012