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Walkden'S Newsagents Limited

04965009

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

111 LEA GATE, BOLTON, BL2 4BQ
Incorporated 14/11/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

29/09/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

29/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/11/2025

Due 28/11/2026

On track

Industry

47620
Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Barry Walkden

director · Since 25/01/2019

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Barry Walkden

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

British · England · Age 55

111, Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 4BQ

Notified 21/01/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Francis Barry Walkden

Ceased 28/08/2018

Ms Valerie Walkden

Ceased 21/01/2026

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

FRANCIS BARRY WALKDEN AND VALERIE WALKDEN

Created 01/09/2006Registered 09/09/2006

CompanyRankvs 666+ SIC 47620 peers
47

Financial strength65th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees61th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.35× · 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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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 29/09/2024

Net Worth

£17k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£29k

Working capital

Current Assets

£16k

Current Liabilities

£45k

Fixed Assets

£33k

3avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.35-£16k
20230.47-£5k
20220.10+£55k
20210.57+£5k
20200.47-£18k
20190.43-£1k
20180.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.