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Longwater (Gravel) Company Limited(The)

00508824

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

WILLIAM FROST WAY LONGWATER BUSINESS PARK, NORWICH, NR5 0JS
Incorporated 13/06/1952

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

08120
Operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin

Officers

Beth Campbell

director · Since 11/12/1990

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

William Littleboy

director · Since 11/12/1990

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Fenella Littleboy

director · Since 20/02/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Simon Smith

director · Since 03/04/2017

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Littleboy

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

William Frost Way, Longwater Business Park, Norwich, NR5 0JS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Elaine Littleboy

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 87

William Frost Way, Longwater Business Park, Norwich, NR5 0JS

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr William Littleboy Senior

Ceased 09/01/2023

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Created 27/01/2015Registered 30/01/2015Satisfied 24/05/2022
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/01/2010Registered 13/01/2010
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 06/07/1999Registered 07/07/1999Satisfied 24/05/2022
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 30/07/1993Registered 18/08/1993Satisfied 24/05/2022
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/09/1990Registered 02/10/1990
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/07/1990Registered 20/07/1990Satisfied 24/05/2022
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/06/1990Registered 04/07/1990
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1976Registered 18/06/1986Satisfied 07/02/1992
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/09/1977Registered 22/09/1977Satisfied 24/05/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1976Registered 21/06/1976Satisfied 07/02/1992
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1976Registered 18/06/1976Satisfied 07/02/1992
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1976Registered 18/06/1976Satisfied 24/05/2022

CompanyRankvs 25+ SIC 08120 peers
69

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.33× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£7.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£980k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£746k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.0M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£8.7M

Debtors

£1.9M

27avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£196k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£6k
Assets less current liabilities£9.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.33+£490k
20242.36+£632k
20232.10+£27k
20222.01+£486k
20211.84+£678k
20201.70+£470k
20190.88+£233k
20180.89—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.