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Hichens Properties Limited

03497785

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 25 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

MICHAEL STUART ASSOCIATES ALASTOR HOUSE, INGATESTONE, CM4 0BA
Incorporated 23/01/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/01/2026

Due 06/02/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr James Hichens

director · Since 29/11/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Hichens

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 49

Michael Stuart Associates, Alastor House, Ingatestone, CM4 0BA

Notified 29/11/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Henry David Lancaster Hichens

Ceased 26/01/2022

Charges25 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 22088+ SIC 68209 peers
64

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.55× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 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 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

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£130k

Working capital

Current Assets

£213k

Current Liabilities

£84k

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£211k

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£11k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£60k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Signed by Mr James Hichens 20/02/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.55+£0
20252.55-£44k
20244.40—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.