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Popes (Hightown) Limited

02054757

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
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

ORIEL HOUSE, BOOTLE, L20 7EP
Incorporated 12/09/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/01/2026

Due 30/01/2027

On track

Industry

42210
Construction of utility projects for fluids

Officers

Mr Colin Paul Pope

director · Since 16/01/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Kevin Anthony Pope

director · Since 16/01/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Mr Colin Paul Pope

secretary · Since 01/05/2001

LAND DRAINAGE

BRITISH · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Michael Anthony Pope

director · Since 06/04/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 49

James Colin Pope

director · Since 31/03/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kevin Anthony Pope

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

Oriel House, 2 - 8 Oriel Road, Bootle, L20 7EP

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Colin Paul Pope

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 75

Oriel House, 2 - 8 Oriel Road, Bootle, L20 7EP

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/07/2011Registered 12/07/2011
charge
outstanding

ECF ASSET FINANCE PLC

Created 02/09/2009Registered 04/09/2009
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 17/11/2004Registered 18/11/2004
charge
satisfied

EUROPEAN LEASING PLC

Created 11/11/2003Registered 02/12/2003Satisfied 28/08/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/01/1998Registered 06/02/1998Satisfied 28/08/2008

CompanyRankvs 205+ SIC 42210 peers
61

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.96× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£704k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£49k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£7k

Working capital

Current Assets

£163k

Current Liabilities

£170k

Fixed Assets

£956k

Debtors

£91k

Profit After Tax

-£60k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£8k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£18k
Assets less current liabilities£949k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.96+£395k
20241.40-£53k
20231.68-£15k
20222.04+£116k
20211.79+£24k
20201.24+£25k
20191.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.