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Houghton Construction (Alcester) Ltd

05224675

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

111-113 HIGH STREET, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 4XP
Incorporated 07/09/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/09/2025

Due 21/09/2026

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings

Officers

Simon James Houghton

secretary · Since 13/10/2004

BUILDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Simon James Houghton

director · Since 13/10/2004

BUILDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Catherine Houghton

director · Since 05/10/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Catherine Houghton

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

111-113 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4XP

Notified 06/04/2016

Simon James Houghton

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

111-113 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4XP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2012Registered 09/10/2012
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2011Registered 03/09/2011Satisfied 03/12/2025

CompanyRankvs 2568+ SIC 41201 peers
70

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.6× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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76
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 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.

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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£121k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£77k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£40k

Working capital

Current Assets

£105k

Current Liabilities

£66k

Fixed Assets

£97k

Debtors

£29k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£15k
Assets less current liabilities£137k
Signed by 05224675 2024-11-01 2025-10-31 05224675 2025-10-31 05224675 bus:CompanySecretary 1 1 2025-10-31 05224675 bus: 3 1 2025-1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.60+£117k
20240.06-£119k
20231.08—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.