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Oldcastle Books Limited

01735352

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

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

No risk factors detected.

Details

18 COLESWOOD ROAD, HERTS, AL5 1EQ
Incorporated 29/06/1983

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mrs Dolores Joan Mills

director · Since 29/06/1983

COMPANY DIRECTOR

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ion Simon Mills

director · Since 29/06/1983

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Ion Simon Mills

secretary · Since 22/05/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 15 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ion Simon Mills

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

18 Coleswood Road, Herts, AL5 1EQ

Notified 31/03/2017

Mrs Dolores Joan Mills

25–50% shares

Irish · England · Age 68

18 Coleswood Road, Herts, AL5 1EQ

Notified 31/03/2017

CompanyRankvs 462+ SIC 58110 peers
79

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.46× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£44k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£46k

Working capital

Current Assets

£146k

Current Liabilities

£101k

Fixed Assets

£2k

7avg. employees+3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£48k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.46-£31k
20231.58+£44k
20221.28+£11k
20211.29+£8k
20201.27+£10k
20191.01-£7k
20180.94-£6k
20171.05

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.