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Market House Books Limited

01550290

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

15/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2 Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2AL
Incorporated 12/03/1981

Previously known as

Castpearl Limited · until 31/12/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/07/2026

Due 16/07/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mrs Alison Jane Isaacs

director · Since 02/09/2009

HEADTEACHER

BRITISH · BRITAIN

Mr Jonathan Richard Law

director · Since 02/09/2009

PUBLISHER'S EDITOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Alison Jane Isaacs

director · Since 02/09/2009

British · Britain

Jonathan Richard Law

director · Since 02/09/2009

British · United Kingdom

Former

Alan Alfred Isaacs

director · Resigned 05/04/2004

John Daintith

director · Resigned 22/06/2009

Evelyn Kay Daintith

director · Resigned 13/03/2026

Mrs Evelyn Kay Daintith

director · Resigned 13/03/2026

Peter Charles Sapsed

director · Resigned 23/03/2026

Peter Charles Sapsed

secretary · Resigned 23/03/2026

Peter Charles Sapsed

director · Resigned 23/03/2026

Peter Charles Sapsed

secretary · Resigned 23/03/2026

Mrs Anne Jacqueline Parker Kerr

director · Resigned 23/03/2026

Anne Jacqueline Parker Kerr

director · Resigned 23/03/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Alison Jane Isaacs

25–50% shares

British · Britain

Notified 27/08/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Evelyn Kay Daintith

Ceased 13/03/2026

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 06/11/1981Registered 10/11/1981

Change History

officer appointed → ISAACS, Alison Jane
2026-08-17
officer appointed → LAW, Jonathan Richard
2026-08-17
status → active
2026-08-17

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-17

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 2 Oakfield Road
2026-08-17

KEDUA OVING ROAD

post town → Bristol
2026-08-17

AYLESBURY

postcode → BS8 2AL
2026-08-17

HP22 4ER

CompanyRankvs 1712+ SIC 58110 peers
53

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees20th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.04× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 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 compliance5/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£14k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£14k

Working capital

Current Assets

£17k

Current Liabilities

£3k

Fixed Assets

£500

0avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£14k
Signed by 1.4.24Prepared with Company Accounts and Tax Online

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.04+£534
20247.11-£10k
20234.62—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.