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Houghton & Son Limited

02786415

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

4 CAPRICORN CENTRE, BASILDON, SS14 3JJ
Incorporated 03/02/1993

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43390
Other building completion and finishing

Officers

Angela Diane Houghton

director · Since 01/09/1999

ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Mr Ian Houghton

director · Since 01/09/1999

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr Jamie Houghton

director · Since 01/08/2019

CONTRACTS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 1 other board

Mr Lewis Houghton

director · Since 01/02/2023

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 28

Mr Ryan Houghton

director · Since 01/02/2023

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Mrs Angela Diane Houghton

secretary · Since 21/11/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Houghton

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

British · England · Age 69

4, Capricorn Centre, Basildon, SS14 3JJ

Notified 01/01/2017

Mrs Angela Houghton

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

British · England · Age 68

4, Capricorn Centre, Basildon, SS14 3JJ

Notified 06/04/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 30/08/2016Registered 05/09/2016
charge
satisfied

TECHNICAL & GENERAL GUARANTEE COMPANY S.A.

Created 31/10/2011Registered 02/11/2011Satisfied 16/07/2015
charge
satisfied

TECHNICAL & GENERAL GUARANTEE COMPANY S.A.

Created 31/10/2011Registered 02/11/2011Satisfied 16/07/2015

CompanyRankvs 1419+ SIC 43390 peers
76

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.62× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£882k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£857k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£763k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£178k

Debtors

£1.1M

57avg. employees+27

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£941k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.62+£354k
20241.28+£75k
20231.44+£159k
20221.67+£160k
20211.30-£82k
20201.27+£54k
20191.26+£82k
20171.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.