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British Salt Limited
ActiveLiveBritish Salt Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 15 Oct 2007 (19 years ago), with its registered office in Northwich, North West. The company operates in Mining & extraction.
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
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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.
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What we checked · weightSelect a row for why
Mining & extraction formations up 5.2% a year nationally.
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5 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
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A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
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593,140 comparable companies in North West.
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Incorporated 19 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
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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.
Company briefFor General opportunity
A long-standing mining & extraction business in North West, in a market growing 5.2% a year and growing faster here than nationally. Every signal in the model was measurable for this company.
01
Market opportunity
Sector up 5.2% nationally, +5.3% in North West — a regional tailwind.
02
Reachability
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
03
Competitive risk
593,140 comparable companies in North West; five-year survival across the sector is 41.2%.
Interpretation, not advice
Key factsRegister & sector
Industry growthIndustry growthYearly change in the number of companies being formed in this sector across the UK. The North West 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 House19 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 593,140 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 North West comparesRegional growth and density put this company in context.Open the market Step 3Build a list from 593,140 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.19 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
75days 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
Mining & extraction formations up 5.2% a year nationally.
Company activity
5 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
Reachability
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Competitive intensity
593,140 comparable companies in North West.
Company maturity
Incorporated 19 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.
Unlock source scanning Model · General opportunity
Commonly relevant to
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 · mining & extraction
Sector size & momentum
Companies in sector5,312,884
National growth+5.2%
North West+5.3%
New registrations (last 4 quarters)798live · all 16 SIC codes in the sector
5-year survival41.2%
This sector is growing roughly in line with the national average in North West.
New companies per quarter
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (16 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 · North West
The market around it
Population7,772,854
Employment rate73.8%
Economic activity77.3%
Median weekly pay£734.80
Compare regions ONS · Nomis
Trends & outlook
Where the sector is heading
Growth trajectorySteady growth — incorporations rising at a measured pace.
Regional concentrationModerately distributed; North West holds about 11% of UK activity.
Emerging locationsGrowth is more evenly spread across regions for this sector.
Sector momentumEstablished presence in the sector.
- 1North West is a very high-density market for mining & extraction, with about 593,140 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is broadly in line with the national average (+5.3%).
- 3Around 52,037 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
351–60
361–70
671–80
12 + 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 · 593,140 in North West · 52,037 new in 12m
Peer companies
| Company | Incorporated | Location | Overall signal | Quick score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Sea Salt LTD 11797013 · SIC 08930 | 30 Jan 2019 | North West | Active | 98 |
| Compass Minerals UK Limited 02654529 · SIC 08930 | 16 Oct 1991 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Salt Melts UK LTD 16976337 · SIC 08930 | 20 Jan 2026 | North West | Active | 59 |
| Edmar Salt Extraction LTD 15285180 · SIC 08930 | 14 Nov 2023 | North West | Active | 72 |
| Gemini Salt Extraction LTD 17108980 · SIC 08930 | 23 Mar 2026 | North West | Active | 58 |
| Maldon Salt Limited 00214494 · SIC 08930 | 19 Jun 1926 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Microsalt PLC 10061337 · SIC 08930 | 14 Mar 2016 | London | Active | 100 |
| America'S Pink Salt LTD 12608980 · SIC 08930 | 18 May 2020 | London | Active | 91 |
| JSC Jurassic Salt Co LTD 14722699 · SIC 08930 | 10 Mar 2023 | South West | Active | 75 |
| Gower Salt Limited 16159585 · SIC 08930 | 02 Jan 2025 | Wales | Active | 65 |
| Butt G Organic Salt Limited 17146329 · SIC 08930 | 09 Apr 2026 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 58 |
| CMC Mining Corporation Limited 13875213 · SIC 07290 | 27 Jan 2022 | London | Active | 82 |
| Irish Salt Mining And Exploration Company Limited-The NI006389 · SIC 08930 | 18 May 1965 | Northern Ireland | Active | 100 |
| Shijiazhuang Runfeng LTD 14423726 · SIC 08930 | 17 Oct 2022 | South East | Active | 78 |
| Jobs UK Telford And Wrekin LTD 15023286 · SIC 08930 | 24 Jul 2023 | West Midlands | Active | 73 |
| Sea Salt Hebrides LTD SC720045 · SIC 08930 | 17 Jan 2022 | Scotland | Active | 82 |
| SK Global Impex LTD 15331489 · SIC 08930 | 06 Dec 2023 | London | Active | 71 |
| Brinetech Limited 16512504 · SIC 08930 | 11 Jun 2025 | South East | Active | 63 |
| Cornish Sea Salt Company Limited 05169406 · SIC 08930 | 02 Jul 2004 | South West | Active | 100 |
| Salineco Limited 11792196 · SIC 08930 | 28 Jan 2019 | Wales | Active | 98 |
| Whiteshore Sea Salt LTD SC599389 · SIC 08930 | 08 Jun 2018 | Scotland | Active | 100 |
| Salt And Mineral Suppliers LTD 12235615 · SIC 08930 | 01 Oct 2019 | South East | Active | 95 |
| Pure Land 1 LTD 15440324 · SIC 08930 | 24 Jan 2024 | London | Active | 70 |
| Salum Salt LTD 14634853 · SIC 08930 | 02 Feb 2023 | London | Active | 76 |
Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Companies House · filing history
Timeline
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with updates30 Apr 2026
- Director appointedAppoint person director company with name date16 Apr 2026
- Accounts filedFull accounts28 Nov 2025
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full27 Nov 2025
- Charge satisfiedMortgage satisfy charge full27 Nov 2025
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with updates08 Oct 2025
- Officer resignedCessation of a person with significant control06 Jun 2025
- Ownership (PSC) changeNotification of a person with significant control06 Jun 2025
- Accounts filedFull accounts19 Nov 2024
- Second filing of director appointment with name02 Nov 2024
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Register record
Company details
- Company
- British Salt Limited
- Number
- 06398227
- Registered office
- Natrium House, Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8 4GW
- Incorporated
- 15 Oct 2007
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 08930 — SIC division 08; 20130 — SIC division 20
- Status
- Active
- Region
- North West · England
- Accounts
- Next due 31 Dec 2026
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 14 May 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
30
DD
20 May 2011
ActiveOC
18 Jan 2011
ActiveAJ
18 Jan 2011
ActiveAM
28 Jan 2011
ActiveDD
17 Apr 2012
ActiveLK
22 Nov 2016
ActiveOA
16 Apr 2026
ActiveTN
28 Oct 2024
ActiveVA
05 Mar 2020
ActiveTC
15 Oct 2007
DissolvedVM
07 Jun 2010
DissolvedBT
28 Mar 2008
DissolvedCD
15 Oct 2007
DissolvedCN
20 Apr 2011
DissolvedCM
28 Mar 2008
DissolvedGR
28 Mar 2008
DissolvedGJ
24 Nov 2022
DissolvedGA
22 May 2015
DissolvedHP
28 Jan 2011
DissolvedIL
20 Apr 2011
DissolvedJR
15 Oct 2007
DissolvedMJ
18 Jan 2011
DissolvedRA
25 Jun 2014
DissolvedRA
07 Jun 2010
DissolvedSD
15 Oct 2007
DissolvedTC
15 Oct 2007
DissolvedVM
07 Jun 2010
DissolvedWL
20 Apr 2011
DissolvedTGActive
CSDissolved
A registered chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 30 Mar 2021
- Registered
- 31 Mar 2021
- Persons entitled
- Standard Chartered Bank (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
A registered chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 14 Mar 2018
- Registered
- 16 Mar 2018
- Persons entitled
- Standard Chartered Bank
A registered chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 27 Nov 2015
- Registered
- 03 Dec 2015
- Persons entitled
- Standard Chartered Bank
A registered chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 22 Nov 2013
- Registered
- 27 Nov 2013
- Persons entitled
- Standard Chartered Bank
Security accession deedfully-satisfied
- Created
- 18 Jan 2011
- Registered
- 25 Jan 2011
- Persons entitled
- Standard Chartered Bank
Supplemental legal mortgagefully-satisfied
- Created
- 15 Jul 2009
- Registered
- 18 Jul 2009
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Supplemental legal mortgagefully-satisfied
- Created
- 15 Jul 2009
- Registered
- 18 Jul 2009
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Deed of accessionfully-satisfied
- Created
- 01 Jan 2008
- Registered
- 11 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Development Capital Limited ("Security Trustee")
A deed of admission supplemental to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 29/06/2007 andfully-satisfied
- Created
- 01 Jan 2008
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Share chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 01 Jan 2008
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC (Security Trustee)
Share chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 01 Jan 2008
- Registered
- 11 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC (Security Trustee)
Mezzanine security deed of accession to a mezzanine debenture dated 29/06/2007 andfully-satisfied
- Created
- 01 Jan 2008
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC (Security Trustee)
Senior security deed of accession to a debenture dated 29/06/2007 andfully-satisfied
- Created
- 01 Jan 2008
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC (Security Trustee)
Debenturefully-satisfied
- Created
- 29 Jun 2007
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Senior share chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 29 Jun 2007
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Debenturefully-satisfied
- Created
- 29 Jun 2007
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Mezzanine share chargefully-satisfied
- Created
- 29 Jun 2007
- Registered
- 09 Jan 2008
- Persons entitled
- Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
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