Tendring scores 956 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 271st of 361 local authorities and 44 points below the UK benchmark. Its strongest pillar is ESG, where it sits just above the UK benchmark, while Investment is the area of greatest relative weakness. The composite score sits within a likely range of 941 to 971.
Tendring's composite score of 956 is built from four pillars: Innovation, Scaling, Investment and ESG, weighted 30%, 30%, 30% and 10% respectively, each reflecting the characteristics of active companies in the district, with corporate groups counted once.
Because each pillar score is averaged across a district's companies rather than totalled, the index compares places of very different sizes on equal terms: a small authority with highly active companies can score as well as a large one, making this a fair basis for comparing Tendring's 5,995 active companies against authorities across the UK.
The UK benchmark is set at 1,000, so Tendring's score of 956 means its companies are, on balance, somewhat less active across the index measures than the UK as a whole. The likely range of 941 to 971 shows how far the score could move with a slightly different mix of companies, and a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
East of England
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 Tendring's composite score of 956 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
937
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−63 points against the UK · Likely range 915–959 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinout status, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector tags. Tendring scores 937 on this pillar, 63 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 302nd of 361 authorities and outperforming only 16.3% of them, pointing to relatively limited patenting, R&D grant activity and presence in innovative sectors 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
995
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−5 points against the UK · Likely range 964–1,026 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar covers scaleup status, headcount growth and accelerator attendance. At 995, Tendring is just 5 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 187th of 360 authorities, outperforming 48.1% of them: its companies are adding staff at a rate close to the national average, making this the pillar where Tendring comes nearest to the UK benchmark.
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
916
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−84 points against the UK · Likely range 887–945 · 30% of the composite
Investment measures equity raising activity, the value of equity raised and first-time raisers in the last five years. Tendring's score of 916 is 84 points below the UK benchmark, its lowest pillar result, ranking 303rd of 360 authorities and outperforming just 15.8% of them, indicating that equity investment into local companies is notably less common than across the UK as a whole.
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 990–1,034 · 10% of the composite
ESG covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy. Tendring scores 1,012 on this pillar, 12 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 180th of 361 authorities and outperforming 50.1% of them: this is the one pillar where the district edges ahead of 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 Essex
The chart below shows how Tendring's composite score of 956 compares with neighbouring local authorities in Essex and the East of England.
Tendring scores 956 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 271st of 361 local authorities and 44 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Tendring compare with the rest of Essex?
Tendring's score of 956 is level with the Essex county average and ranks 7th of 14 authorities within Essex.
How does Tendring compare with the East of England region?
Tendring scores 35 points below the East of England regional average of 991, ranking 34th of 45 authorities in the region.
Which pillar is Tendring strongest on?
ESG is Tendring's strongest pillar, with a score of 1,012, which is 12 points above the UK benchmark and ranks 180th of 361 authorities.
Where is Tendring weakest on the index?
Investment is Tendring's lowest-scoring pillar at 916, placing it 303rd of 360 authorities and 84 points below the UK benchmark, reflecting limited equity-raising activity among its companies.
How many companies are counted in Tendring's score?
Tendring's score is based on 5,995 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as each of their registered entities.
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.
