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J. Bowden Limited

02040338

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

552 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BL1 6AB
Incorporated 24/07/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/01/2026

Due 17/01/2027

On track

Industry

47782
Retail sale by opticians
86900
Other human health activities

Officers

Mark Bowden

director · Since 29/01/1987

OPTHALMIC OPTICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Bowden

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 65

552 Chorley Old Road, BL1 6AB

Notified 01/01/2017

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

COMMERCIAL FIRST BUSINESS LIMITED

Created 26/09/2007Registered 03/10/2007
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/11/1998Registered 04/12/1998
charge
outstanding

JACK BOWDEN

Created 11/12/1987Registered 17/12/1987

CompanyRankvs 822+ SIC 47782 peers
44

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.25× · 2/20
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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£112k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£31k

Working capital

Current Assets

£11k

Current Liabilities

£42k

Fixed Assets

£153k

Debtors

£0

0avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£122k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.25+£23k
20240.19+£6k
20230.22+£17k
20220.17+£7k
20210.23+£9k
20200.19+£16k
20190.13+£8k
20180.14

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.