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Shoe Zone Retail Limited
ActiveLiveShoe Zone Retail Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 21 Jul 1917 (109 years ago), with its registered office in Leicester, East Midlands. The company operates in Retail & wholesale.
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The score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.
Opportunity scoreOpportunity scoreHow good a fit this company is for what you sell, from 0 to 100. It adds up the signals listed beside it, each weighted by how much it matters to your type of business.CompaniesIQ lens modelConfidence highConfidenceHow much of the score rests on measured data. Below high means at least one signal is not public, so its weight was left out and the score rests on the rest.Share of model weight measured · 100%
62out of 100
Early but active
A live business, still light on evidence
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Score bandsLow is under 34, Moderate 34–66, Strong 67 and above. Signals we couldn't check are left out of the maths, not counted as zero.
Weakest point · what to do about it
Reachability · 20% weight
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
→ Check: search the name and town before you call.
What we checked · weightSelect a row for why
Retail & wholesale formations up 3.1% a year nationally.
→ Ask: is trade up for them this year?
2 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
→ Ask: are they still actively trading from this address?
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
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35,391 comparable companies in East Midlands.
→ Ask: what makes customers choose them over rivals nearby?
Incorporated 109 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
→ Ask: how long has the current owner run it?
Companies House · ONS · Nomis · General opportunity model · 100% of the model measurable
Filed accounts · enrichment
Financials
full accounts
No machine-readable accounts to parse yet. New companies often haven’t filed, and some file PDF-only or dormant accounts.
Key factsRegister & sector
Industry growthIndustry growthYearly change in the number of companies being formed in this sector across the UK. The East Midlands rate is on the Market tab.Companies House · ONS+3.1%More demand each year
Annual filingAnnual filingThe confirmation statement — a yearly form confirming the company's details. Missing it is the most common reason companies get struck off.Companies House filing historyCurrentUp to date with Companies House
Company ageCompany ageTime since the company was registered. Across most sectors, survival odds improve sharply once a business is past its first five years.Companies House109 yrsPast the riskiest first five years
Local competitionLocal competitionHow many similar companies are registered in this region compared with elsewhere. Very high means a crowded local market.Companies House · ONSVery highMany rivals nearby
How it compares · against 35,391 similar companiesEach box is an index, 0–100 · select one
FinancialAn index from 0 to 100, not a measurement. Higher is healthier. Built from whether accounts are on file.
GrowthAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means the sector is forming new companies faster.
MarketAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means a stronger local market — sector survival rates and regional growth against national.
ComplianceAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means up to date with Companies House.
CompetitionCareful — higher means MORE competitors nearby, not better. An index from 0 to 100 of how crowded the regional market is.
Fit for youYour opportunity score for what you sell, shown here so you can compare it with the other five.
CompetitionRead this one the other way round: a high number means a crowded market, where differentiation matters more than timing.
What to do nextFor any seller
Step 1Keep this company on the radarYou'll hear when it files or its status changes.Add to a watchlist Step 2See how East Midlands comparesRegional growth and density put this company in context.Open the market Step 3Build a list from 35,391 comparable companiesSame industry, same region.Open the sector
Answers: Is this a live, reachable business in a market worth being in?
Commercial fitModerate
62/100
StatusStatusThe company's status on the Companies House register.Active
AgeAgeTime since incorporation.109 yrs
Sector growthSector growthYearly change in company formations across the sector, UK-wide.+3.1%
Regional densityRegional densityHow many similar companies are in this area compared with the UK average.Very high
A balanced read. Pick the lens that matches what you sell and every number on this page re-weights.
Companies House · ONS
Filing statusOn schedule
255days to go
Accounts are next due 30 Jun 2027; the last set was made up to 27 Sept 2025.
What this means for you: Filings are up to date, which makes this an easier first conversation.
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Commercial fit · evidence
What we checked · General opportunity weighting
100% measurable
Market growth
Retail & wholesale formations up 3.1% a year nationally.
Company activity
2 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
Reachability
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Competitive intensity
35,391 comparable companies in East Midlands.
Company maturity
Incorporated 109 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
Rows marked Not checked are excluded from the score rather than assumed — the missing weight shows up as lower confidence, not as a worse company.
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Answers: is this market big, growing and survivable — and is the region ahead or behind?
Market summary · retail & wholesale
Sector size & momentum
Companies in sector506,900
National growth+3.1%
East Midlands+3.0%
New registrations (last 4 quarters)164,860live · all 103 SIC codes in the sector
5-year survival36.5%
This sector is growing roughly in line with the national average in East Midlands.
New companies per quarter
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (103 codes)
Growth & survival
How long companies last here
1-year survival88.2%
3-year survival49.8%
5-year survival36.5%
Of every 100 companies started in this sector, roughly 37 are still trading five years later. This company is past that point.
View methodology ONS Business Demography (reference baseline) · sector baseline, not this company
Local economy · East Midlands
The market around it
Population5,085,641
Employment rate75.4%
Economic activity78.9%
Median weekly pay£720.80
Compare regions ONS · Nomis
Trends & outlook
Where the sector is heading
Growth trajectorySteady growth — incorporations rising at a measured pace.
Regional concentrationModerately distributed; East Midlands holds about 7% of UK activity.
Emerging locationsGrowth is more evenly spread across regions for this sector.
Sector momentumEstablished presence in the sector.
- 1East Midlands is a very high-density market for retail & wholesale, with about 35,391 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is broadly in line with the national average (+3.0%).
- 3Around 3,087 new companies registered in this industry locally over the last year.
- 4Sector survival sits at 37% over five years — the benchmark for businesses in this classification.
View methodology Derived · ONS BPE sector growth + regional weighting
Answers: how crowded is this market, and where does this company sit against its peers?
Where this company sits · quick peer score for any seller
Score distribution
24 closest comparables
00–20
021–30
031–40
041–50
051–60
061–70
371–80
21 + this one81+
A quick score from register status and company age only, because that is all the peer list carries. To compare like with like, this company is placed on the same quick score (100) — not the full 62/100 at the top of the page. Treat it as a position, not a ranking.
Closest comparables · 35,391 in East Midlands · 3,087 new in 12m
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| RXM Custom Limited 12342000 · SIC 47721 | 02 Dec 2019 | East Midlands | Active | 94 |
| Champion Supplies LTD 12589216 · SIC 13300 | 06 May 2020 | East Midlands | Active | 91 |
| Happy Foot LTD 12014043 · SIC 15200 | 23 May 2019 | West Midlands | Active | 97 |
| Qworth Incorporation Limited SC511725 · SIC 47721 | 28 Jul 2015 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Humphries (Redditch) Limited 00679198 · SIC 47721 | 30 Dec 1960 | West Midlands | Active | 100 |
| Deminico Limited 04424665 · SIC 47710 | 25 Apr 2002 | London | Active | 100 |
| Dorincourt Shoes Limited 02186795 · SIC 47721 | 02 Nov 1987 | London | Active | 100 |
| Boutique GX LTD 12200653 · SIC 47710 | 11 Sept 2019 | North East | Active | 95 |
| Wolf(London) LTD 12188773 · SIC 47710 | 04 Sept 2019 | South East | Active | 95 |
| Au Bleu LTD 12233884 · SIC 47710 | 30 Sept 2019 | North West | Active | 95 |
| Benacst Direct Limited 12204363 · SIC 47721 | 12 Sept 2019 | South East | Active | 95 |
| Fabulous Gladrags LTD 11058997 · SIC 47710 | 10 Nov 2017 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 100 |
| Chohans Fashion LTD 13350180 · SIC 47721 | 21 Apr 2021 | West Midlands | Active | 86 |
| Crep Station Limited 13441596 · SIC 47721 | 07 Jun 2021 | London | Active | 85 |
| Kaer Products LTD. 12817037 · SIC 47640 | 17 Aug 2020 | London | Active | 90 |
| Grampian Sports Limited SC038433 · SIC 47721 | 15 Feb 1963 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Monarchy Equestrian Limited 14325194 · SIC 47650 | 30 Aug 2022 | South East | Active | 78 |
| Workplace-Worksafe LTD 06839077 · SIC 46420 | 06 Mar 2009 | Wales | Active | 100 |
| Oldtown: Love & Sonder Limited 14108115 · SIC 47510 | 16 May 2022 | East of England | Active | 80 |
| Nethrial LTD 11306976 · SIC 47710 | 12 Apr 2018 | Wales | Active | 100 |
| Delta Fashion Limited 12011653 · SIC 47510 | 22 May 2019 | London | Active | 97 |
| Altimus Retailers Limited 09515538 · SIC 47640 | 28 Mar 2015 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Puckiverse LTD 14843440 · SIC 47721 | 03 May 2023 | London | Active | 74 |
| Fraserburgh Footwear Limited SC447500 · SIC 47721 | 12 Apr 2013 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Companies House · filing history
Timeline
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates02 Jun 2026
- Accounts filedFull accounts15 Mar 2026
- Accounts filedFull accounts04 Jun 2025
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates02 Jun 2025
- Accounts filedFull accounts19 Jun 2024
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates03 Jun 2024
- Officer resignedTermination director company with name termination date30 Nov 2023
- Director appointedAppoint person director company with name date13 Sept 2023
- Accounts filedFull accounts12 Jun 2023
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates01 Jun 2023
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Register record
Company details
- Company
- Shoe Zone Retail Limited
- Number
- 00148038
- Registered office
- Haramead Business Centre, Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE1 2LH
- Incorporated
- 21 Jul 1917
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 47721 — Retail trade
- Status
- Active
- Region
- East Midlands · England
- Accounts
- Next due 30 Jun 2027
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 15 Jun 2027
Shared directors
Connected companies
Other companies run by the same directors are checked on paid plans — each appointment is a separate register lookup.
People & control
Who runs and owns it
35
BC
05 Sept 2019
ActiveBZ
12 Sept 2023
ActiveBT
08 Mar 2021
ActiveBC
01 Apr 2021
ActiveSA
08 Jan 1997
ActiveSJ
30 Oct 2000
ActiveBG
01 Sept 1998
DissolvedFP
20 Aug 1996
DissolvedHL
01 Dec 2016
DissolvedPK
01 Sept 1999
DissolvedZD
—
DissolvedBC
19 Dec 2008
DissolvedBC
01 Oct 2007
DissolvedBR
30 Mar 2015
DissolvedBR
08 Jul 1998
DissolvedBG
03 Jan 1999
DissolvedBS
02 Jan 2003
DissolvedDN
27 Nov 2006
DissolvedFJ
28 Nov 1995
DissolvedFJ
25 Jul 2016
DissolvedFP
06 Jul 2020
DissolvedFP
08 Jan 1997
DissolvedFB
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DissolvedHC
28 Mar 2003
DissolvedLW
30 Oct 2000
DissolvedMD
08 Jan 1997
DissolvedOS
09 Dec 2019
DissolvedOS
14 Sept 2007
DissolvedPK
10 Oct 2000
DissolvedPD
01 Dec 1993
DissolvedSN
14 Sept 2007
DissolvedSC
—
DissolvedSM
—
DissolvedWG
—
DissolvedSZActive
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