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Lawford Estates Limited

00566253

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

168 HIGH STREET, WATFORD, WD17 2EG
Incorporated 17/05/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/03/2026

Due 05/04/2027

On track

Industry

68320
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Officers

Mr Richard Denis Paul Charkin

director · Since 01/05/1994

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Howard Rowland Mecklenburgh

director · Since 01/05/1994

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark Richard Prior

director · Since 01/05/1994

CHARTERED QUANTITY SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mr Howard Mecklenburgh

secretary · Since 16/03/2016

Dr Natasha Jane Skerrett

director · Since 10/08/2016

DOCTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Tobias Frank Charkin

director · Since 01/04/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hertford Investment Co. Ltd.

25–50% shares

C/O Lp&M Ltd, 168 High Street, Watford, WD17 2EG

Reg: 00610739 · Register Of Companies England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 28/03/2013Registered 03/04/2013
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 28/03/2013Registered 03/04/2013
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 28/03/2013Registered 03/04/2013
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 28/03/2013Registered 03/04/2013
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 28/03/2013Registered 03/04/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/03/2008Registered 28/03/2008Satisfied 15/05/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/03/2008Registered 28/03/2008Satisfied 15/05/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/03/2008Registered 28/03/2008Satisfied 15/05/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/03/2008Registered 28/03/2008Satisfied 15/05/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/11/1978Registered 11/12/1978Satisfied 29/01/1993
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/08/1978Registered 25/08/1978Satisfied 27/10/1992

CompanyRankvs 3721+ SIC 68320 peers
68

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees20th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.9× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£3.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£268k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£181k

Working capital

Current Assets

£276k

Current Liabilities

£95k

Fixed Assets

£3.7M

Debtors

£8k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£51k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.9M

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.90+£23k
20243.46+£35k
20233.62+£60k
20223.29+£173k
20211.08-£25k
20200.28+£90k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.