Fermanagh and Omagh scores 983 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 150th of 361 local authorities and 17 points below the UK benchmark. Its strongest result is on ESG, where it ranks 22nd nationally. Innovation is the area where its companies score furthest below the UK average.
Each score is an average across a local authority's companies, which means a smaller authority with highly active businesses can rank above a much larger one. That makes the index a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK benchmark is set at 1,000, so a score of 983 places Fermanagh and Omagh just below the national average. The likely range of 963 to 1,003 shows how much the score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
Northern Ireland
Each dot shows the pillar score on a scale where the UK as a whole scores 1,000, marked by the line. The paler band is the likely range. The composite weights Innovation, Scaling and Investment 30% each and ESG 10%.
How Fermanagh and Omagh's composite score of 983 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
940
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−60 points against the UK · Likely range 914–966 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. Fermanagh and Omagh ranks 291st of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 60 points below the UK benchmark, outperforming only 19.4% of authorities. This points to relatively limited activity in patenting, R&D grant uptake and innovative sector classification among its companies.
Tagged with any industry or buzzword on a curated list of innovative sectors, for example chips, biotechnology, quantum, AI, data, SaaS, FinTech and CleanTech. About 2.5% of companies.
Tagged with any of the eight IS-8 sectors: advanced manufacturing, clean energy, creative industries, digital and technologies, financial services, life sciences, professional and business services, and defence. About 18% of companies.
We publish a score for each pillar, not for the measures inside it. The percentage beside each measure is how much it counts towards the pillar score. Select the lock to see the companies behind a measure on the Beauhurst platform.
Scaling
1,037
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+37 points against the UK · Likely range 999–1,075 · 30% of the composite
Scaling covers whether companies are high-growth scaleups, headcount growth over a three-year period and accelerator participation. Fermanagh and Omagh ranks 43rd of 360 authorities here, scoring 37 points above the UK benchmark and outperforming 88.1% of authorities. Its companies are adding staff noticeably faster than the national average, placing it comfortably in the top fifth nationally on this measure.
Annualised three-year employee growth rate over the latest four years of accounts, including group accounts, for companies with five or more employees at the start (capped). All other companies count as zero.
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Investment
929
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−71 points against the UK · Likely range 894–964 · 30% of the composite
Investment measures equity raising activity, the amount of equity raised and first-time equity raisers over the last five years. On this pillar Fermanagh and Omagh ranks 244th of 360 authorities, scoring 71 points below the UK benchmark. Its companies show below-average engagement with equity finance relative to the national picture.
Whether the company's first equity deal ever was in the last five years. A first-time raiser always counts as an equity raiser too.
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ESG
1,117
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+117 points against the UK · Likely range 1,081–1,153 · 10% of the composite
ESG covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Fermanagh and Omagh ranks 22nd of 361 authorities on ESG, scoring 117 points above the UK benchmark and outperforming 93.9% of all authorities. This is the district's standout result, placing it in the top 10% nationally on environmental and social indicators.
Is limited by guarantee without share capital, a rough indicator of non-profit status.
We publish a score for each pillar, not for the measures inside it. The percentage beside each measure is how much it counts towards the pillar score. Select the lock to see the companies behind a measure on the Beauhurst platform.
Compared to Northern Ireland
The chart below sets Fermanagh and Omagh's composite score of 983 against its Northern Ireland neighbours, where the regional average is 1,012.
What is Fermanagh and Omagh's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Fermanagh and Omagh scores 983, placing it 150th of 361 local authorities and 17 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Fermanagh and Omagh compare to the rest of Northern Ireland?
Its composite score of 983 is 29 points below the Northern Ireland average of 1,012, and it ranks 6th of 11 authorities in the region.
Which pillar is strongest for Fermanagh and Omagh?
ESG is the strongest pillar, with a score of 1,117, placing the district 22nd of 361 authorities and 117 points above the UK benchmark.
Where does Fermanagh and Omagh rank on Scaling?
It ranks 43rd of 360 authorities on Scaling, scoring 37 points above the UK benchmark. That places it in the top 20% nationally on measures of headcount growth, scaleup status and accelerator participation.
Why does Fermanagh and Omagh score below average on Innovation?
Innovation captures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value and innovative sector tags. Fermanagh and Omagh ranks 291st of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 60 points below the UK benchmark, suggesting limited activity across these measures among its companies.
How many companies are counted in Fermanagh and Omagh's score?
The score covers 4,787 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
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