Isle of Anglesey scores 1,016 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 62nd of 361 local authorities and 16 points above the UK benchmark. Its strongest result is in ESG, where it ranks 15th nationally. Scaling is the weakest pillar, sitting 27 points below the UK benchmark.
Each score is averaged across the area's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means a smaller authority with highly active companies can outrank a much larger one, making this a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Isle of Anglesey's 1,016 places it modestly above that national baseline across its 2,134 active companies. Every score is published alongside a likely range showing how much it could move with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only shown when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
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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 Isle of Anglesey's composite score of 1,016 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,023
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+23 points against the UK · Likely range 964–1,082 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, R&D grant value, academic spinout status, involvement in innovative sectors and IS-8 sector tagging. Isle of Anglesey scores 1,023 on this pillar, 23 points above the UK benchmark, placing it 65th of 361 authorities and in the top 20%. Its companies are meaningfully more active on innovation measures than most authorities.
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
973
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−27 points against the UK · Likely range 923–1,023 · 30% of the composite
Scaling measures scaleup status, headcount growth and accelerator attendance. At 973, Isle of Anglesey sits 27 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 279th of 360 authorities. It outperforms only 22.5% of authorities on this pillar, pointing to relatively limited employment growth and scaleup activity among its companies.
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
1,010
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+10 points against the UK · Likely range 944–1,076 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raising activity, amounts raised and first-time raisers in the last five years. Isle of Anglesey ranks 49th of 360 authorities with a score of 1,010, placing it 10 points above the UK benchmark and in the top 20% nationally. Its companies show notably strong equity investment activity relative to most of the country.
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
1,137
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+137 points against the UK · Likely range 1,083–1,191 · 10% of the composite
ESG reflects clean energy involvement, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Isle of Anglesey's ESG score of 1,137 is 137 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 15th of 361 authorities and placing it in the top 5% nationally. This is the authority's standout result, outperforming 95.8% of all authorities.
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 Wales
The chart below shows how Isle of Anglesey's composite score of 1,016 compares with its neighbouring authorities in Wales.
What is Isle of Anglesey's UK Local Growth Index score?
Isle of Anglesey scores 1,016 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 62nd of 361 local authorities and 16 points above the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Isle of Anglesey rank in Wales?
Isle of Anglesey ranks 3rd of 22 Welsh authorities, scoring 20 points above the Wales average of 996.
Which pillar is Isle of Anglesey strongest on?
ESG is the authority's strongest pillar, with a score of 1,137, placing it 15th nationally and 137 points above the UK benchmark. It outperforms 95.8% of all authorities on this measure.
What does the Scaling score mean for Isle of Anglesey?
Scaling measures scaleup status, headcount growth and accelerator attendance. At 973, Isle of Anglesey ranks 279th of 360 authorities, sitting 27 points below the UK benchmark on this pillar.
How many active companies are counted in Isle of Anglesey's score?
The index covers 2,134 active companies in Isle of Anglesey, with corporate groups counted once rather than as individual registered entities.
What does the UK Local Growth Index actually measure?
It measures the characteristics of a local authority's business economy across four pillars: Innovation, Scaling, Investment and ESG. It is not a measure of economic output or GDP.
Explore the data behind the index
Every score on this page is built from real, named company activity, patent filings, fundraisings, spinouts and scaleups. Book a call to see the data behind any authority's score, and how Beauhurst can support your work.
