South Kesteven scores 1,001 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 95th of 361 local authorities and 1 point above the UK benchmark. Its strongest result is on Scaling, where it ranks 22nd nationally, well inside the top 10% of authorities. The composite sits above both the Lincolnshire county average and the East Midlands regional average.
Each pillar score is averaged across the authority's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means a smaller authority with highly active companies can rank above a larger one, making this a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK benchmark is set at 1,000, so South Kesteven's composite of 1,001 sits fractionally above the national average. Every score also comes with a likely range showing how much it could move with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
East Midlands
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 South Kesteven's composite score of 1,001 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
989
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−11 points against the UK · Likely range 970–1,008 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers granted patent families, academic spinout status, R&D grant value, membership of curated innovative sectors, and IS-8 sector tags. South Kesteven's Innovation score of 989 places it 128th of 361 authorities, 11 points below the UK benchmark, suggesting its companies are broadly in line with, but marginally behind, the national picture on these measures.
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
1,058
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+58 points against the UK · Likely range 1,026–1,090 · 30% of the composite
Scaling captures whether companies meet the 20% scaleup threshold, their annualised three-year headcount growth rate, and accelerator attendance. At 1,058, South Kesteven ranks 22nd of 360 authorities and outperforms 93.9% of the country, placing it firmly in the top 10% nationally and 58 points above the UK benchmark. This is the authority's standout result.
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 920–980 · 30% of the composite
Investment reflects whether companies raised equity in the last five years, the value of that equity, and whether any of those deals were a company's first ever. South Kesteven's score of 950 sits 50 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 157th of 360 authorities, indicating that equity activity among its companies is somewhat below the national level.
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
1,022
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+22 points against the UK · Likely range 999–1,045 · 10% of the composite
ESG covers clean energy and other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals including gender pay and director equality reports, and a not-for-profit proxy. South Kesteven scores 1,022 here, 22 points above the UK benchmark and ranking 149th of 361 authorities, placing it modestly ahead of the national average on these measures.
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 Lincolnshire
The chart below compares South Kesteven's composite score with neighbouring authorities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
What is South Kesteven's overall score on the UK Local Growth Index?
South Kesteven scores 1,001, placing it 95th of 361 local authorities and 1 point above the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does South Kesteven compare with the rest of Lincolnshire?
South Kesteven ranks 1st of the 9 authorities in Lincolnshire, scoring 46 points above the county average of 955.
Which pillar is South Kesteven strongest on?
Scaling is its strongest pillar, with a score of 1,058 and a national rank of 22nd out of 360 authorities, putting it in the top 10% in the country.
Where is South Kesteven weakest relative to the UK?
Investment is the relatively weaker pillar, scoring 950 and sitting 50 points below the UK benchmark, reflecting lower levels of equity-raising activity among its companies.
How does South Kesteven rank within the East Midlands?
It ranks 6th of 35 authorities in the East Midlands, scoring 29 points above the regional average of 972.
What does the likely range on South Kesteven's score mean?
The likely range of 986 to 1,016 shows how much the composite score could move with a slightly different mix of companies. Scores are only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
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.
