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H.Mount & Sons Limited
ActiveLiveH.Mount & Sons Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 08 Nov 1946 (79 years ago), with its registered office in Canterbury, South East. The company operates in Agriculture & fishing.
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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%
70out of 100
Strong commercial fit
Active, reachable and in a growing market
LowModerateStrong
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
Agriculture & fishing formations up 5.2% a year nationally.
→ Ask: is trade up for them this year?
3 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.
→ Check: search the name and town before you call.
866,850 comparable companies in South East.
→ Ask: what makes customers choose them over rivals nearby?
Incorporated 79 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
Stableaccounts accounts
Turnover—
Net worth£4.9m
+5%
Cash£594
Employees18
From H.Mount & Sons Limited's filed accounts at Companies House, period ending 2025-03-31. Change vs the prior year (to 2024-03-31). As-filed figures — a signal, not an audited verdict. Dashes are not tagged in the accounts.
Key factsRegister & sector
Industry growthIndustry growthYearly change in the number of companies being formed in this sector across the UK. The South East rate is on the Market tab.Companies House · ONS+5.2%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 House79 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 866,850 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 South East comparesRegional growth and density put this company in context.Open the market Step 3Build a list from 866,850 comparable companiesSame industry, same region.Open the sector
Answers: Is this a live, reachable business in a market worth being in?
Commercial fitStrong
70/100
StatusStatusThe company's status on the Companies House register.Active
AgeAgeTime since incorporation.79 yrs
Sector growthSector growthYearly change in company formations across the sector, UK-wide.+5.2%
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
76days to go
Accounts are next due 31 Dec 2026; the last set was made up to 31 Mar 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
Agriculture & fishing formations up 5.2% a year nationally.
Company activity
3 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
Reachability
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Competitive intensity
866,850 comparable companies in South East.
Company maturity
Incorporated 79 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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Commonly offered to a company like this
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Answers: is this market big, growing and survivable — and is the region ahead or behind?
Market summary · agriculture & fishing
Sector size & momentum
Companies in sector5,312,884
National growth+5.2%
South East+6.1%
New registrations (last 4 quarters)3,723live · all 40 SIC codes in the sector
5-year survival41.2%
This sector is growing faster in South East than nationally — a regional tailwind worth tracking.
New companies per quarter
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (40 codes)
Growth & survival
How long companies last here
1-year survival90.3%
3-year survival53.8%
5-year survival41.2%
Of every 100 companies started in this sector, roughly 41 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 · South East
The market around it
Population9,691,844
Employment rate78.9%
Economic activity81.9%
Median weekly pay£815.20
Compare regions ONS · Nomis
Trends & outlook
Where the sector is heading
Growth trajectorySteady growth — incorporations rising at a measured pace.
Regional concentrationHighly concentrated in South East relative to other regions.
Emerging locationsSouth East is an above-average growth location for this sector.
Sector momentumEstablished presence in the sector.
- 1South East is a very high-density market for agriculture & fishing, with about 866,850 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is running ahead of the national average here (+6.1% vs +5.2%), pointing to a regional tailwind.
- 3Around 76,051 new companies registered in this industry locally over the last year.
- 4Sector survival sits at 41% 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
161–70
171–80
22 + 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 70/100 at the top of the page. Treat it as a position, not a ranking.
Closest comparables · 866,850 in South East · 76,051 new in 12m
Peer companies
| Company | Incorporated | Location | Overall signal | Quick score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Farms Limited 00657943 · SIC 01110 | 02 May 1960 | South East | Active | 100 |
| S&NR Hodges Company LTD 14454331 · SIC 01110 | 01 Nov 2022 | South East | Active | 77 |
| W.O. Watt & Partners Limited 01413053 · SIC 01110 | 05 Feb 1979 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Tremains Farm LTD 15751135 · SIC 01110 | 30 May 2024 | South East | Active | 69 |
| D.T.G. Elliott & Son Limited 00285507 · SIC 01110 | 08 Mar 1934 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Stone Farms Limited 00842444 · SIC 01110 | 24 Mar 1965 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Northbrook Farms Limited 02969109 · SIC 01110 | 19 Sept 1994 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Sumnut Farms Limited 00697838 · SIC 01110 | 10 Jul 1961 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Aylesbury Mushrooms (Farms) Limited 00400506 · SIC 01110 | 14 Nov 1945 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Uphall Grange Limited 00521040 · SIC 01110 | 25 Jun 1953 | South East | Active | 100 |
| B.L.Mitcham & Son Limited 00515410 · SIC 01110 | 23 Jan 1953 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Deepdale Farm Limited 00800030 · SIC 01110 | 08 Apr 1964 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| W.B.Leach(Holdings)Limited 00939160 · SIC 01110 | 23 Sept 1968 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Smith Means Limited 00530908 · SIC 01110 | 25 Mar 1954 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Radbourne Farms Limited 00755522 · SIC 01110 | 29 Mar 1963 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Great Melton Farms Limited 00934008 · SIC 01110 | 18 Jun 1968 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| T. W. Bell & Sons (Farmers) Limited, 00766794 · SIC 01110 | 08 Jul 1963 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 100 |
| T. & J. Parker (Garford) Limited 00473325 · SIC 01110 | 28 Sept 1949 | West Midlands | Active | 100 |
| Cpimex LTD 13256432 · SIC 01110 | 10 Mar 2021 | East of England | Active | 87 |
| Purchase & Sons (Farms) Limited 00527683 · SIC 01110 | 05 Jan 1954 | South West | Active | 100 |
| R H Rudler & Son Limited 07622429 · SIC 01110 | 05 May 2011 | South West | Active | 100 |
| Philip Hopkins Produce Limited 04705872 · SIC 01110 | 20 Mar 2003 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 100 |
| Sewallis Limited 08044203 · SIC 01110 | 24 Apr 2012 | South West | Active | 100 |
| Simpro Ireland LTD NI042102 · SIC 01110 | 11 Dec 2001 | Northern Ireland | Active | 100 |
Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Companies House · filing history
Timeline
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type unaudited abridged18 Dec 2025
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with updates02 Dec 2025
- Change person director company with change date02 Dec 2025
- Ownership (PSC) changeChange to a person with significant control11 Jun 2025
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type total exemption full30 Dec 2024
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with updates17 Dec 2024
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with updates31 May 2024
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type total exemption full28 Dec 2023
- Director appointedAppoint person director company with name date31 Mar 2023
- Officer resignedTermination director company with name termination date31 Mar 2023
Showing the 10 most recent of 25 filings. Upgrade for the complete history.
Register record
Company details
- Company
- H.Mount & Sons Limited
- Number
- 00423293
- Registered office
- Woolton Farm, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EA
- Incorporated
- 08 Nov 1946
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 01110 — Crop & animal production; 01210 — Crop & animal production; 01240 — Crop & animal production; 11030 — Manufacture of beverages
- Status
- Active
- Region
- South East · England
- Accounts
- Next due 31 Dec 2026
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 03 Dec 2026
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
17
MM
17 May 1996
ActiveMC
01 Sept 2007
ActiveMM
—
ActiveMR
—
ActiveMS
31 Mar 2023
ActiveRD
—
DissolvedAU
—
DissolvedLR
—
DissolvedLV
—
DissolvedMJ
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DissolvedMJ
14 May 1993
DissolvedMJ
—
DissolvedMP
—
DissolvedMS
01 Sept 2007
DissolvedRA
—
DissolvedRS
—
DissolvedMMActive
Mortgageoutstanding
- Created
- 29 Sept 1998
- Registered
- 01 Oct 1998
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Legal mortgageoutstanding
- Created
- 18 Mar 1991
- Registered
- 21 Mar 1991
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Legal mortgageoutstanding
- Created
- 18 Mar 1991
- Registered
- 21 Mar 1991
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Legal mortgageoutstanding
- Created
- 18 Mar 1991
- Registered
- 21 Mar 1991
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Legal mortgageoutstanding
- Created
- 18 Mar 1991
- Registered
- 21 Mar 1991
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Legal chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 18 Sept 1990
- Registered
- 24 Sept 1990
- Persons entitled
- Tsb Bank PLC
Oral charge without instrumentoutstanding
- Created
- 27 Oct 1985
- Registered
- 14 Nov 1985
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Oral chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 17 Oct 1985
- Registered
- 25 Oct 1985
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Equitable charge w/ioutstanding
- Created
- 08 Feb 1983
- Registered
- 11 Feb 1983
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Equitable charge w/ioutstanding
- Created
- 08 Feb 1983
- Registered
- 11 Feb 1983
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
Equitable charge w/ioutstanding
- Created
- 08 Feb 1983
- Registered
- 11 Feb 1983
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Bank PLC
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