West Lindsey scores 971 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 208th of 361 local authorities and 29 points below the UK benchmark. Its strongest result is on ESG, where it sits in the top third of all authorities. Investment is the area where it trails the UK benchmark most noticeably.
Each score is averaged across active companies in the authority, with corporate groups counted once. That approach means a smaller authority with highly active companies can score above a larger one, making the index a fair comparison regardless of an area's size.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so West Lindsey's composite of 971 sits just below that benchmark. The likely range of 950 to 992 shows how much the score could move with a slightly different mix of companies; because that range is narrow enough to rely on, the score is published.
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 West Lindsey's composite score of 971 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
961
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−39 points against the UK · Likely range 930–992 · 30% of the composite
Innovation measures patents, R&D grant value, academic spinout status, and whether companies operate in innovative or IS-8 sectors. West Lindsey ranks 218th of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 961, which is 39 points below the UK benchmark, placing it in the bottom quarter 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
999
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−1 points against the UK · Likely range 966–1,032 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar captures whether companies are scaleups, their headcount growth over recent years, and accelerator participation. At 999, West Lindsey is almost exactly at the UK benchmark, ranking 169th of 360 authorities and sitting in the middle of the national distribution.
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
929
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−71 points against the UK · Likely range 893–965 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raising activity, the amounts raised, and first-time equity raisers in the last five years. This is West Lindsey's weakest pillar: a score of 929 puts it 71 points below the UK benchmark and 243rd of 360 authorities, suggesting relatively limited equity investment activity among local companies.
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
1,041
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+41 points against the UK · Likely range 1,005–1,077 · 10% of the composite
ESG looks at clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. West Lindsey's score of 1,041 is 41 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 110th of 361 authorities and outperforming over two-thirds of all local authorities on this measure.
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 shows how West Lindsey's composite score of 971 compares with its neighbours across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands region.
What is West Lindsey's overall score on the UK Local Growth Index?
West Lindsey scores 971, placing it 208th of 361 local authorities and 29 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does West Lindsey compare with the rest of Lincolnshire?
West Lindsey ranks 4th of 9 authorities in Lincolnshire and scores 16 points above the county average of 955.
Which pillar is West Lindsey strongest on?
ESG is West Lindsey's strongest pillar, with a score of 1,041, which is 41 points above the UK benchmark and ranks 110th of 361 authorities.
Where does West Lindsey rank on Investment?
Investment is West Lindsey's weakest pillar. It ranks 243rd of 360 authorities with a score of 929, which is 71 points below the UK benchmark.
How many companies are counted in West Lindsey's score?
The index covers 4,524 active companies in West Lindsey, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
What does the likely range on West Lindsey's score mean?
The likely range of 950 to 992 shows how much the composite score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies. The range is narrow enough to rely on, which is why the score is published.
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