Ribble Valley scores 966 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 236th of 361 local authorities and 34 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. Its strongest pillar is Investment, where it outperforms 56.1% of authorities. ESG is the only pillar where it sits above the UK benchmark.
Each pillar score is an average across those companies, which means the index reflects how active local companies are rather than the sheer size of the local economy. That makes it a fair basis for comparing authorities of very different scales.
A score of 1,000 represents the UK as a whole, so Ribble Valley's 966 places it modestly below the national average. The likely range of 947 to 985 shows how much the score could move with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is published only when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
North West
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 Ribble Valley's composite score of 966 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
951
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−49 points against the UK · Likely range 924–978 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sectors and IS-8 sector activity. Ribble Valley scores 951 here, 49 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 254th of 361 authorities and outperforming 29.6% of them. This is its weakest pillar, suggesting relatively limited patent activity, R&D grant receipts and spinout presence 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
980
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−20 points against the UK · Likely range 946–1,014 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar captures scaleups, headcount growth and accelerator attendance. On this measure Ribble Valley scores 980, 20 points below the UK benchmark, and ranks 251st of 360 authorities. The gap to the UK is narrower here than on Innovation, though the authority still outperforms only 30.3% of peers.
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
950
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−50 points against the UK · Likely range 910–990 · 30% of the composite
Investment looks at equity raisers, equity raised and first-time raisers over the last five years. At 950, this is Ribble Valley's relative standout, ranking 158th of 360 authorities and outperforming 56.1% of them. While the score remains 50 points below the UK benchmark, the ranking reflects a more active equity environment compared with its other pillars.
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
1,014
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+14 points against the UK · Likely range 986–1,042 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Ribble Valley scores 1,014 here, 14 points above the UK benchmark, and ranks 171st of 361 authorities, outperforming 52.6% of them. It is the only pillar on which the authority exceeds the national benchmark.
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 Ribble Valley's composite score of 966 against its neighbouring authorities in Lancashire, where it ranks 5th of 14 and sits 6 points above the county score of 960.
What is Ribble Valley's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Ribble Valley scores 966, placing it 236th of 361 local authorities and 34 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Ribble Valley compare with the rest of Lancashire?
Ribble Valley ranks 5th of 14 authorities in Lancashire and scores 6 points above the Lancashire average of 960.
How does Ribble Valley compare with its region?
Within the North West, Ribble Valley ranks 16th of 35 authorities, scoring 7 points below the regional average of 973.
Which pillar is Ribble Valley's strongest?
Investment is its strongest pillar relative to other authorities, ranking 158th of 360 and outperforming 56.1% of local authorities, though its score of 950 remains 50 points below the UK benchmark.
Where does Ribble Valley rank on Innovation?
On Innovation, Ribble Valley ranks 254th of 361 authorities with a score of 951, which is 49 points below the UK benchmark and its lowest-ranking pillar.
How many companies are counted in Ribble Valley's score?
The score covers 4,059 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as individual registered entities.
Explore the data behind the index
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