Elephant & Castle Development UK Limited records an average payment time of 37 days, sitting 7 days beyond the standard 30-day benchmark. With 49% of invoices paid within 30 days and 40% falling in the 31–60 day band, the majority of payments cluster in a relatively narrow window, suggesting a consistent but habitually delayed payment pattern rather than erratic behaviour. The 11% of payments exceeding 60 days indicates a smaller but notable proportion of significantly overdue transactions that pull the overall average upward.
The payment profile shows moderate predictability, as the 31–60 day band accounts for a substantial 40% of payments, meaning suppliers can reasonably anticipate a portion of invoices settling in that range rather than facing highly unpredictable timing. However, with 51% of all payments classified as late, the risk of routine delays is statistically more likely than on-time settlement, representing a meaningful cash flow concern for suppliers. The 11% over-60-day tail introduces an additional layer of risk, particularly for suppliers with tighter liquidity requirements.
Elephant & Castle Development UK Limited presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, where a supplier should not assume timely settlement as the default outcome given the majority-late payment rate of 51%. Suppliers are advised to build extended payment timelines into cash flow planning, using 37–45 days as a practical working assumption rather than 30 days. To mitigate risk, consider implementing clear contractual payment terms, early payment incentives, or staged invoicing structures to reduce exposure to the over-60-day segment.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 37 | 49% | 40% | 11% | 51% |
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Standard payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
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Elephant & Castle Development UK Limited is a private limited company operating within the property development sector in the United Kingdom. The company's name indicates a focus on development activities, with a specific association to the Elephant & Castle area, a well-known district in South London that has been subject to significant regeneration and urban development projects.
The company was incorporated on 10 October 2016 and is registered in England under company number 10418728. Its registered office is located at 1 East Park Walk, London, England, E20 1JL, placing it in the Stratford area of East London.
Property development companies of this type in the UK typically engage in a range of activities including the acquisition of land and existing properties, planning and construction of residential or commercial buildings, and the management of development projects from inception through to completion. Such organisations work within the frameworks established by local planning authorities and national building regulations to deliver built environment projects.
As an active private limited company, Elephant & Castle Development UK Limited continues to operate within the UK market, subject to the statutory requirements and reporting obligations set out by Companies House and relevant regulatory bodies.