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Austin Watson Limited

04395527

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

116 ROYALTY LANE, PRESTON, PR4 4JE
Incorporated 15/03/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Margaret Watson

secretary · Since 15/03/2002

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 85

Luke Austin Watson

director · Since 15/03/2002

BUILDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Mrs Siobhan Watson

director · Since 12/04/2021

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Luke Austin Watson

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 47

116 Royalty Lane, Preston, PR4 4JE

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Margaret Watson

Ceased 21/10/2020

Mr Austin Watson

Ceased 21/03/2020

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HAMPSHIRE TRUST BANK PLC

Created 05/03/2025Registered 13/03/2025
Charge
outstanding

HAMPSHIRE TRUST BANK PLC

Created 05/03/2025Registered 13/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

UNITED TRUST BANK LIMITED

Created 21/04/2022Registered 21/04/2022Satisfied 13/05/2025
Charge
satisfied

UNITED TRUST BANK LIMITED

Created 21/04/2022Registered 21/04/2022Satisfied 13/05/2025

CompanyRankvs 5308+ SIC 41100 peers
67

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.03× · 12/20
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.

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.

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

£86k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£185k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£66k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£68k

Debtors

£88k

22avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£134k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.03-£32k
20241.16-£107k
20231.23-£41k
20222.04-£79k
20211.32+£250
20201.89+£26k
20192.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.