Tameside scores 931 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 348th of 361 local authorities and 69 points below the UK benchmark. All four pillars sit below the UK average, with Investment the furthest behind. Tameside ranks 10th of 10 authorities in Greater Manchester and 35th of 35 in the North West.
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 score above a larger one, making it a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Tameside's 931 sits 69 points below that benchmark across its 11,154 active companies. The likely range of 921 to 941 shows how much the score could move with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published 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 Tameside's composite score of 931 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
932
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−68 points against the UK · Likely range 917–947 · 30% of the composite
Innovation measures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. Tameside ranks 317th of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 68 points below the UK benchmark. It is Tameside's strongest pillar relative to its other scores, though it still outperforms only 12.2% of authorities nationally.
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
949
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−51 points against the UK · Likely range 928–970 · 30% of the composite
Scaling covers whether companies are classified as scaleups, their headcount growth over the latest four years of accounts, and accelerator attendance. Tameside ranks 338th of 360 on this pillar, 51 points below the UK benchmark, and outperforms just 6.1% of authorities, making it the area's lowest-ranked pillar.
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
906
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−94 points against the UK · Likely range 886–926 · 30% of the composite
Investment looks at whether companies raised equity in the last five years, the value of that equity, and whether a company completed its first-ever equity deal in that period. At 94 points below the UK benchmark, this is Tameside's largest points gap, with the authority ranking 332nd of 360.
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
947
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−53 points against the UK · Likely range 932–962 · 10% of the composite
ESG captures activity in clean and renewable energy, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Tameside scores 947 on ESG, 53 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 336th of 361 authorities and outperforming 6.9% of authorities nationally.
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 Greater Manchester
The chart below places Tameside's composite score alongside its neighbours in Greater Manchester, where Manchester leads the county with a score of 1,015.
What is Tameside's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Tameside scores 931, placing it 348th of 361 local authorities and 69 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Tameside compare to the rest of Greater Manchester?
Tameside ranks 10th of 10 authorities in Greater Manchester, scoring 45 points below the county score of 976. Manchester leads the county with a score of 1,015.
Which pillar is Tameside's strongest?
Innovation is Tameside's highest-scoring pillar at 932, though it still sits 68 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 317th of 361 authorities.
Where does Tameside rank for investment activity?
Tameside ranks 332nd of 360 authorities on Investment, scoring 94 points below the UK benchmark. This is its largest gap relative to the national average across all four pillars.
How many active companies does Tameside have?
The index covers 11,154 active companies in Tameside, with corporate groups counted once.
What does the likely range mean for Tameside's score?
The likely range of 921 to 941 shows how much Tameside's composite score could move with a slightly different mix of companies. Scores are only published when this 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.
