High Peak scores 954 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 276th of 361 local authorities and 46 points below the UK benchmark. All four pillars are published. Innovation is its strongest pillar, while Investment is the weakest, sitting 83 points below the UK benchmark.
Each pillar score is averaged across a local authority's companies, so a smaller authority with highly active businesses can rank above a larger one with more companies but lower average activity. That makes the index a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so a score of 954 means High Peak's companies are, on average, somewhat less active across these measures than the UK norm. The likely range for the composite sits between 937 and 971, showing 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.
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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 High Peak's composite score of 954 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
964
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−36 points against the UK · Likely range 940–988 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tagging and IS-8 sector classification. High Peak ranks 208th of 361 authorities on this pillar, with a score of 964, placing it 36 points below the UK benchmark. That makes Innovation its strongest pillar, suggesting its companies show relatively more activity on measures such as R&D grants and sector classification than on investment or scaling.
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
975
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−25 points against the UK · Likely range 944–1,006 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar measures whether companies are 20% scaleups, their annualised headcount growth over the latest four years, and accelerator attendance. High Peak's Scaling score of 975 sits 25 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 273rd of 360 authorities. That puts it near the lower quarter nationally, indicating its companies are adding staff and reaching growth thresholds at a rate somewhat behind the UK 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
917
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−83 points against the UK · Likely range 883–951 · 30% of the composite
Investment captures whether companies raised equity in the last five years, how much they raised, and whether they did so for the first time. At 917, High Peak's Investment score is 83 points below the UK benchmark, its largest gap across all four pillars, and it ranks 291st of 360 authorities. This suggests equity activity among the area's companies is notably below the national norm.
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
977
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−23 points against the UK · Likely range 954–1,000 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar reflects clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. High Peak scores 977 here, 23 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 285th of 361 authorities. This is the smallest gap across the pillars in points terms, though it still sits below the national average.
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 High Peak's composite score of 954 compares with neighbouring local authorities in Derbyshire.
What is High Peak's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
High Peak scores 954 on the composite index, placing it 276th of 361 local authorities and 46 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does High Peak compare with the rest of Derbyshire?
High Peak ranks 9th of 9 local authorities in Derbyshire, scoring 14 points below the county score of 968.
How does High Peak compare with the East Midlands region?
High Peak ranks 28th of 35 authorities in the East Midlands, sitting 18 points below the regional score of 972.
Which pillar is High Peak's strongest?
Innovation is High Peak's strongest pillar, with a score of 964, ranking 208th of 361 authorities and sitting 36 points below the UK benchmark.
Where does High Peak rank on Investment?
Investment is High Peak's weakest pillar, scoring 917 and ranking 291st of 360 authorities, 83 points below the UK benchmark. This covers equity raising activity among the area's companies over the last five years.
How many companies are counted in High Peak's index score?
The score is based on 4,693 active companies, 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.
