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Houston And Hurst Limited

11101076

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

40 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0PQ
Incorporated 07/12/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/09/2025

Due 11/10/2026

On track

Industry

86900
Other human health activities

Officers

Mr Philip Iain Houston

director · Since 07/12/2017

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Daniel David Martin Hurst

director · Since 07/12/2017

GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Daniel David Martin Hurst

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 35

40, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PQ

Notified 07/12/2017

Mr Philip Iain Houston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 47

40, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PQ

Notified 07/12/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 30/01/2026Registered 02/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

WESLEYAN BANK LIMITED

Created 07/08/2019Registered 08/08/2019

CompanyRankvs 21572+ SIC 86900 peers
55

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees72th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.72× · 6/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
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.

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity9/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£500k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£66k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£109k

Working capital

Current Assets

£281k

Current Liabilities

£390k

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£215k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Signed by D Hurst P Houston 30/05/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.72+£17k
20230.81+£279k
20220.45+£10k
20210.62+£171k
20200.36—
20190.21—
20181.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.