Worcestershire
2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report
NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.
Headlines
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Worcestershire when compared to any previous April.
- April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Worcestershire when compared to any previous April.
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New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,552 companies were formed in Worcestershire. This figure is 1.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Worcestershire occurred in 2003 when a total of 1,573 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire UK 2013 1,552 269,432 2012 1,529 253,150 % change 1.5% 6.4% Record Year 2003 (1,573) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 1,552 companies were formed in Worcestershire. This figure is 1.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Worcestershire occurred in 2003 when a total of 1,573 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire UK 2013 1,552 269,432 2012 1,529 253,150 % change 1.5% 6.4% Record Year 2003 (1,573) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 737 companies were registered in Worcestershire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire UK 2013 737 134,630 2012 687 121,659 % change 7.3% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (737) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 737 companies were registered in Worcestershire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.3% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire UK 2013 737 134,630 2012 687 121,659 % change 7.3% 10.7% Record Year 2013 (737) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Worcestershire when compared to any previous April.
April 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Worcestershire when compared to any previous April.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 287 214 236 New companies in 2012 240 258 189 % change 19.6% -17.1% 24.9% Record Year 2013 (287) 2012 (258) 2010 (276) April May June New companies in 2013 287 214 236 New companies in 2012 240 258 189 % change 19.6% -17.1% 24.9% Record Year 2013 (287) 2012 (258) 2010 (276)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 961 companies were dissolved in Worcestershire. This figure is 4.8% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Worcestershire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,379 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire UK 2013 961 155,192 2012 917 147,794 % change 4.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,379) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 961 companies were dissolved in Worcestershire. This figure is 4.8% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Worcestershire occurred in 2009 when a total of 1,379 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire UK 2013 961 155,192 2012 917 147,794 % change 4.8% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (1,379) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 493 companies were dissolved in Worcestershire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 5.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire UK 2013 493 77,278 2012 521 80,218 % change -5.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (836) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 493 companies were dissolved in Worcestershire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 5.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire UK 2013 493 77,278 2012 521 80,218 % change -5.4% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (836) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 170 147 176 Closed companies in 2012 149 195 177 % change 14.1% -24.6% -1% Record Year 2009 (176) 2009 (390) 2010 (287) April May June Closed companies in 2013 170 147 176 Closed companies in 2012 149 195 177 % change 14.1% -24.6% -1% Record Year 2009 (176) 2009 (390) 2010 (287)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Worcestershire increased by 591 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire UK 2013 591 114,240 2012 612 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,060) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Worcestershire increased by 591 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire UK 2013 591 114,240 2012 612 105,356 Record Year 2003 (1,060) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Worcestershire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 244 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire UK 2013 244 57,352 2012 166 41,441 Record Year 2007 (401) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Worcestershire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 244 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire UK 2013 244 57,352 2012 166 41,441 Record Year 2007 (401) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 117 67 60 Net growth in 2012 91 63 12 Record Year 2007 (191) 2003 (173) 2003 (180) April May June Net growth in 2013 117 67 60 Net growth in 2012 91 63 12 Record Year 2007 (191) 2003 (173) 2003 (180)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Worcestershire formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.6%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire 2013 0.6% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.8%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Worcestershire formed 0.6% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2012 figure of 0.6%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Worcestershire 2013 0.6% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.7% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.8%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Worcestershire formed 0.5% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire 2013 0.5% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.6% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (0.8%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Worcestershire formed 0.5% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Worcestershire 2013 0.5% 2012 0.6% 2011 0.6% 2010 0.7% 2009 0.7% Record Year (since 1960) 1993 (0.8%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% UK formation share in 2012 0.6% 0.6% 0.5% % change 0.5% -19.4% 13.0% Record Year 1992 (0.9%) 1991 (0.8%) 1993 (1.0%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% UK formation share in 2012 0.6% 0.6% 0.5% % change 0.5% -19.4% 13.0% Record Year 1992 (0.9%) 1991 (0.8%) 1993 (1.0%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.5% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.3% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Worcestershire was 2007 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
28.3% of all director appointments in Worcestershire in the first half of 2013 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 Worcestershire was 2007 when 33.6% of all directors were female.
28.3% of all director appointments in Worcestershire in the first half of 2013 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 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Worcestershire was in 2008 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
28.5% of all director appointments in Worcestershire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Worcestershire was in 2008 when 34.3% of all directors were female.
28.5% of all director appointments in Worcestershire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.65% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.65% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 0.95% CONSULTANCY 3.41% PROPERTY 0.93% PROPERTY 2.48% ASSOCIATES 0.80% TRADING 2.04% BUSINESS 0.77% ENGINEERING 1.81% DESIGN 0.72% DESIGN 1.80% CONSTRUCTION 0.70% LONDON 1.77% CARE 0.70% BUSINESS 1.77% WORCESTER 0.70% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% HOLDINGS 0.67% CONSULTANTS 1.68% ENGINEERING 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.67% GLOBAL 1.59% BUILDING 0.64% MEDIA 1.58% DEVELOPMENTS 0.62% CARE 1.55% ELECTRICAL 0.59% J 1.54% TRAINING 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.47% PGL 0.57% PROPERTIES 1.41% LONDON 0.54% IT 1.40% MEDIA 0.54% M 1.26% J 0.54% BUILDING 1.22% TRADING 0.52% ELECTRICAL 1.19% GREEN 0.52% ENTERPRISES 1.18% R 0.49% CAPITAL 1.16% S 0.46% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage MANAGEMENT 1.65% CONSULTING 5.25% CONSULTING 1.65% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTANCY 0.95% CONSULTANCY 3.42% PROPERTY 0.93% PROPERTY 2.48% ASSOCIATES 0.80% TRADING 2.05% BUSINESS 0.77% ENGINEERING 1.82% WORCESTER 0.70% DESIGN 1.79% CARE 0.70% LONDON 1.78% CONSTRUCTION 0.70% BUSINESS 1.77% DESIGN 0.70% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% HOLDINGS 0.67% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CONSULTANTS 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.68% ENGINEERING 0.67% GLOBAL 1.60% BUILDING 0.64% MEDIA 1.58% DEVELOPMENTS 0.62% CARE 1.55% ELECTRICAL 0.57% J 1.53% PGL 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.47% TRAINING 0.57% PROPERTIES 1.41% LONDON 0.54% IT 1.40% MEDIA 0.54% M 1.26% J 0.54% BUILDING 1.22% TRADING 0.52% ELECTRICAL 1.19% GREEN 0.52% ENTERPRISES 1.18% R 0.49% CAPITAL 1.17% WORCESTERSHIRE 0.46% TRAINING 1.16%
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 1,070 239,154 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 479 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 337 45,704 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 231 34,490 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 126 26,164 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 124 17,438 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 98 25,110 74990 - Non-trading company 97 14,505 56290 - Other food services 78 3,557 41100 - Development of building projects 75 9,173 86900 - Other human health activities 69 8,930 62090 - Other information technology service activities 64 12,885 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 61 7,453 56302 - Public houses and bars 60 5,353 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 57 8,032 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 57 6,916 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 56 4,921 49410 - Freight transport by road 52 6,562 62012 - Business and domestic software development 51 8,769 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 48 5,846 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,064 237,080 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 480 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 339 45,726 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 232 34,652 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 126 26,270 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 123 17,454 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 96 25,168 74990 - Non-trading company 96 14,483 56290 - Other food services 78 3,577 41100 - Development of building projects 76 9,235 86900 - Other human health activities 69 8,957 62090 - Other information technology service activities 64 12,920 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 61 7,478 56302 - Public houses and bars 60 5,402 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 58 8,083 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 57 6,918 45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 56 4,945 49410 - Freight transport by road 52 6,574 62012 - Business and domestic software development 51 8,794 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 48 5,876
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