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Pattinson'S Book House Limited

01342787

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

93 HIGH STREET, OXFORDSHIRE, OX9 3HJ
Incorporated 07/12/1977

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Brian Ronald Pattinson

director · Since 28/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Mrs Catherine Robertson Pattinson

secretary · Since 20/11/1993

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Catherine Robertson Pattinson

director · Since 22/03/1994

SCHOOL TEACHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Luise Von Schwerdtner Pattinson

director · Since 22/10/2013

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Brian Ronald Pattinson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Fossils End, Lower End, Oxford, OX44 7NL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Luise Von Schwerdtner Pattinson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English · England · Age 63

93 High Street, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HJ

Notified 14/07/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 03/06/1992Registered 05/06/1992
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYN'S BANK LTD

Created 21/08/1981Registered 28/08/1981Satisfied 05/10/1993
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 29/03/1979Registered 04/04/1979Satisfied 05/10/1993

CompanyRankvs 21+ SIC 47610 peers
78

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.96× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£139k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£96k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£134k

Working capital

Current Assets

£168k

Current Liabilities

£34k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£2k

16avg. employees
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.96-£22k
20244.24+£8k
20235.01+£210
20225.22-£5k
20215.29+£30k
20204.04+£6k
20194.40—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.