Wychavon scores 976 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 177th of 361 local authorities and 24 points below the UK benchmark. It sits 7 points below the Worcestershire county average and 11 points above the West Midlands regional average. All four pillar scores are published, giving a reliable picture of the district's business economy.
Each pillar score is averaged across Wychavon's 8,364 active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means the score reflects how active local companies are rather than how large the local economy is, which makes it a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK benchmark is set at 1,000, so a score of 976 places Wychavon slightly below the national average across its company base. The likely range of 962 to 990 shows how much the score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on, and all four of Wychavon's pillar scores meet that threshold.
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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 Wychavon's composite score of 976 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
976
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−24 points against the UK · Likely range 956–996 · 30% of the composite
Innovation measures patents, R&D grant value, academic spinout status, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership across local companies. Wychavon's Innovation score of 976 is 24 points below the UK benchmark, placing it 170th of 361 authorities. It outperforms just over half of all authorities on this pillar, suggesting a broadly mid-table position for activity in patents, R&D grants and innovative sectors.
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 969–1,021 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar captures whether companies qualify as scaleups, their headcount growth over recent years, and accelerator participation. At 995, Wychavon's Scaling score is only 5 points below the UK benchmark, making it the closest of its four pillars to the national average. It ranks 188th of 360 authorities, indicating that local companies are adding staff at a rate close to but slightly below the UK norm.
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
949
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−51 points against the UK · Likely range 922–976 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raisers, the amount of equity raised and first-time raisers, all measured over the last five years. Wychavon's Investment score of 949 is 51 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 164th of 360 authorities. Although this is the largest gap to the benchmark of any pillar, it outperforms 54.4% of authorities, reflecting a mid-table position rather than the lower end of the distribution.
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
1,001
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+1 points against the UK · Likely range 981–1,021 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar looks at clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Wychavon's ESG score of 1,001 sits 1 point above the UK benchmark, making it the only pillar where the district edges ahead of the national average. It ranks 214th of 361 authorities on ESG, a position broadly in line with the UK as a whole.
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 Worcestershire
The chart below shows how Wychavon's composite score of 976 compares with its neighbours in Worcestershire, where the county average is 983 and the nearest-ranked district, Malvern Hills, scores 1,017.
What is Wychavon's overall score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Wychavon scores 976, placing it 177th of 361 local authorities and 24 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Wychavon compare with the rest of Worcestershire?
Wychavon ranks 5th of 6 authorities in Worcestershire and scores 7 points below the county average of 983. The highest-scoring Worcestershire district in the index is Malvern Hills, at 1,017.
How does Wychavon compare with the West Midlands region?
Wychavon ranks 13th of 30 authorities in the West Midlands and scores 11 points above the regional average of 965.
Which pillar is closest to the UK average for Wychavon?
Scaling is closest, at 995, just 5 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. This reflects headcount growth, scaleup status and accelerator participation among local companies.
How many companies are counted in Wychavon's index score?
The index covers 8,364 active companies in Wychavon, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
What does the likely range mean for Wychavon's score?
The likely range of 962 to 990 shows how much the composite score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies. Wychavon's range is narrow enough for the score to be published and relied upon.
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.
