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Longmans Limited

00174659

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

26 GOSWELL ROAD, LONDON, EC1M 7AA
Incorporated 11/05/1921

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/11/2025

Due 19/11/2026

On track

Industry

47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Dipesh Patel

director · Since 20/12/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Heran Jitendra Patel

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 39

26, Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AA

Notified 24/10/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Lawrence Lockwood

Ceased 24/10/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 05/08/2020Registered 06/08/2020
charge
satisfied

BRUNSWICK GP LIMITED AND BRUNSWICK NOMINEE LIMITED AS TRUSTEES FOR BRUNSWICK CENTRE LIMITED PAR

Created 29/05/2009Registered 03/06/2009Satisfied 19/05/2020
charge
satisfied

12 SMITHFIELD NOMINEE NO 1 LIMITED AND 12 SMITHFIELD NOMINEE NO 2 LIMITED

Created 04/07/2008Registered 23/07/2008Satisfied 19/05/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 19/02/2007Registered 22/02/2007Satisfied 19/05/2020
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & CO.

Created 03/05/1991Registered 10/05/1991Satisfied 23/02/2007

CompanyRankvs 766+ SIC 47760 peers
59

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.21× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£157k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£277k

Working capital

Current Assets

£72k

Current Liabilities

£348k

Fixed Assets

£286k

10avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.21+£151k
20230.42-£155
20220.35-£154k
20210.47+£16k
20201.68+£91k
20190.07+£41k
20180.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.