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Burston Nurseries Limited

00751657

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

BURSTON NURSERIES, ST. ALBANS, AL2 2DS
Incorporated 27/02/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/10/2025

Due 26/10/2026

On track

Industry

46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Eileen Myrtle Priestland

director · Since 01/08/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Eileen Myrtle Priestland

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 86

Burston Nurseries, North Orbital Road, St. Albans, AL2 2DS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Dawn Emerton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

Burston Nurseries, North Orbital Road, St. Albans, AL2 2DS

Notified 04/01/2023

Former PSCs

Mrs Enid Pearson

Ceased 11/09/2021

Mrs Enid Pearson

Ceased 04/01/2023

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 17/11/1982Registered 30/11/1982Satisfied 08/09/2022

CompanyRankvs 268+ SIC 46220 peers
70

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees33th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.95× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£100k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£385k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£195k

Working capital

Current Assets

£400k

Current Liabilities

£205k

Fixed Assets

£89k

Debtors

£15k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£284k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.95+£0
20241.41+£0
20231.01—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.