Erewash scores 969 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 214th of 361 local authorities and 31 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. Its strongest pillar is Innovation, where it ranks 140th nationally. Investment is the area where its companies are least active relative to the UK.
Each score is an average across those companies, which means a smaller authority with highly active businesses can outscore a larger one: it measures how active local companies are on each dimension, not the overall size of the local economy, making it a fair comparison between authorities of very different scales.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Erewash's composite of 969 sits 31 points below that national benchmark. Every score also comes with a likely range, which shows how much the result could shift with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to be meaningful, and Erewash's range of 952 to 986 meets 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 Erewash's composite score of 969 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
985
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−15 points against the UK · Likely range 958–1,012 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinout status, R&D grant value, presence in innovative sectors and IS-8 sector classification. Erewash ranks 140th of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 985, which is 15 points below the UK benchmark. That places it in the top half of authorities nationally and ahead of 61.2% of all local authorities, making it the district's relative strength.
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
990
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−10 points against the UK · Likely range 959–1,021 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar measures whether companies are high-growth scaleups, their headcount growth over recent years, and whether they have attended an accelerator programme. Erewash scores 990 here, 10 points below the UK benchmark, and ranks 207th of 360 authorities. Companies in Erewash are adding staff at a rate close to, though slightly behind, the national average.
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
930
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−70 points against the UK · Likely range 898–962 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers whether companies have raised equity in the last five years, the amount raised and whether any deal was a first-time raise. At 930, Erewash is 70 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 236th of 360 authorities, outperforming 34.4% of areas. Equity activity among its companies is the most notable gap relative to the UK.
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
980
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−20 points against the UK · Likely range 956–1,004 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar reflects company-level signals across clean energy, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance indicators, and not-for-profit proxy status. Erewash scores 980, 20 points below the UK benchmark, and ranks 278th of 361 authorities, the lowest-ranked of its four pillars nationally. ESG-related activity among Erewash companies lags the UK average, though the pillar carries a 10% weight in the composite.
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 Derbyshire
The chart below shows how Erewash's composite score compares with neighbouring authorities across Derbyshire and the East Midlands.
What is Erewash's overall score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Erewash scores 969, placing it 214th of 361 local authorities and 31 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Erewash compare with the rest of Derbyshire?
Erewash ranks 4th of 9 authorities in Derbyshire and scores 1 point above the county average of 968.
Which pillar is strongest for Erewash?
Innovation is Erewash's strongest pillar, where it scores 985 and ranks 140th of 361 authorities, ahead of 61.2% of all local authorities.
Where does Erewash rank on Investment?
Erewash ranks 236th of 360 authorities on Investment, with a score of 930, which is 70 points below the UK benchmark. This is the widest gap to the UK of any of its four pillars.
How does Erewash perform within the East Midlands region?
Erewash ranks 21st of 35 authorities in the East Midlands, scoring 3 points below the regional average of 972.
How many companies does the Erewash score cover?
The index covers 5,199 active companies in Erewash, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate 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.
