Hyndburn scores 963 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 246th of 361 local authorities and 37 points below the UK benchmark. Its ESG pillar edges above the UK average, while Investment is the clearest drag on the composite. Across Lancashire's 14 authorities, it ranks 7th.
Each score is an average across a place's companies, so a smaller authority with highly active businesses can outrank a much larger one. That makes the index a fair basis for comparing authorities of very different sizes.
The UK benchmark is set at 1,000, so a score of 963 means Hyndburn's companies are, on average, somewhat less active across the index's measures than companies across the UK as a whole. The likely range of 943 to 983 shows how much the score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies; because that range is narrow enough to rely on, the score is published.
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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 Hyndburn's composite score of 963 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
957
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−43 points against the UK · Likely range 929–985 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. Hyndburn scores 957 on this pillar, 43 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 234th of 361 authorities. It outperforms just over a third of all authorities, pointing to limited patent activity and R&D grant uptake relative to the national picture.
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
996
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−4 points against the UK · Likely range 959–1,033 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar measures scaleup status, headcount growth and accelerator participation. At 996, Hyndburn is only 4 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 184th of 360 authorities, outperforming nearly half. That gap is small enough to suggest local companies are adding staff at a rate broadly in line with the national average.
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.
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.
Investment
920
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−80 points against the UK · Likely range 882–958 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raisers, the amount of equity raised and first-time raisers, all measured over the last five years. Hyndburn's score of 920 is 80 points below the UK benchmark, its weakest pillar, and it ranks 283rd of 360 authorities. Fewer than a quarter of authorities score lower, reflecting limited equity financing activity among local companies.
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.
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.
ESG
1,012
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+12 points against the UK · Likely range 984–1,040 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar looks at clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Hyndburn's score of 1,012 is 12 points above the UK benchmark and ranks 181st of 361 authorities, making it the authority's strongest pillar and the only one above the national average.
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 Lancashire
The chart below sets Hyndburn's composite score against its neighbouring authorities in Lancashire, where it ranks 7th of 14.
What is Hyndburn's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Hyndburn scores 963, placing it 246th of 361 local authorities and 37 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Hyndburn compare with the rest of Lancashire?
Hyndburn ranks 7th of 14 authorities in Lancashire and sits 3 points above the county score of 960. The top-ranked Lancashire authority is Lancaster, which scores 1,025.
Which pillar is Hyndburn's strongest?
ESG is its strongest pillar, with a score of 1,012, which is 12 points above the UK benchmark. It ranks 181st of 361 authorities on this measure.
Where does Hyndburn rank for investment activity?
Investment is Hyndburn's weakest pillar. It scores 920, which is 80 points below the UK benchmark, and ranks 283rd of 360 authorities.
How many companies does the Hyndburn score cover?
The score is based on 3,601 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as individual registered entities.
What does a UK Local Growth Index score of 963 actually mean?
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so 963 means Hyndburn's companies are, on average, somewhat less active across the index's measures than companies nationally. The score reflects company characteristics, not the size of the local economy.
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