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John Biddle (Opticians) Limited

01228778

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

1 GEORGE STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV2 4DG
Incorporated 06/10/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/09/2025

Due 26/09/2026

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

John Alexander Biddle

director · Since 12/09/1991

OPTICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Helen Biddle

secretary · Since 24/08/1997

BRITISH · Age 68

Helen Biddle

director · Since 03/03/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Persons with Significant Control

John Alexander Biddle

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 83

C/O Haines Watts Wolverhampton Limited, Keepers Lane, Wolverhampton, WV6 8UA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Helen Biddle

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 68

C/O Haines Watts Wolverhampton Limited, Keepers Lane, Wolverhampton, WV6 8UA

Notified 06/04/2021

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

JOHN BIDDLE (OPTICIANS) LIMITED · ASHBY LONDON TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 15/07/2013Registered 26/07/2013Satisfied 16/02/2021
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/11/1997Registered 05/12/1997Satisfied 16/02/2021

CompanyRankvs 2657+ SIC 47789 peers
70

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.69× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£318k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£18k

Working capital

Current Assets

£45k

Current Liabilities

£27k

Fixed Assets

£299k

Debtors

£43k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£318k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.69+£31k
20241.88+£14k
20232.16—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.