Hounslow scores 956 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 268th of 361 local authorities and 44 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. Its strongest pillar is Investment, where it sits in the top half of all authorities nationally. ESG is the area where Hounslow's companies are least active relative to the rest of the UK.
The index measures the characteristics of active companies in each area, with corporate groups counted once. Because each score is an average across local companies rather than a total, it reflects how active those companies are, not how large the local economy is. That makes it a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Hounslow's 956 sits 44 points below that national benchmark. The likely range of 948 to 964 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.
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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 Hounslow's composite score of 956 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
968
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−32 points against the UK · Likely range 958–978 · 30% of the composite
Innovation is measured by granted patent families filed in the last 20 years, academic spinout status, R&D grant value received in the last five years, presence in curated innovative sectors, and activity in the eight IS-8 sectors. Hounslow ranks 197th of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 968 and sitting 32 points below the UK benchmark, outperforming 45.4% of authorities 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
960
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−40 points against the UK · Likely range 946–974 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar captures whether companies meet the 20% scaleup threshold, headcount growth over the latest four years of accounts, and accelerator participation. Hounslow ranks 315th of 360 on this pillar with a score of 960, placing it 40 points below the UK benchmark and outperforming only 12.5% of authorities, making this a notable area of relative weakness.
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
947
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−53 points against the UK · Likely range 931–963 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers whether companies raised equity in the last five years, the value of equity raised, and whether a company completed its first-ever equity deal in that period. At 172nd of 360, this is Hounslow's strongest pillar, with a score of 947 that outperforms 52.2% of authorities, though it still sits 53 points below the UK benchmark.
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
933
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−67 points against the UK · Likely range 923–943 · 10% of the composite
ESG draws on signals including clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance indicators, and a not-for-profit proxy. Hounslow ranks 350th of 361 on this pillar, scoring 933 and sitting 67 points below the UK benchmark. It outperforms only 3.0% of authorities, making ESG the area of greatest relative underperformance.
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 Greater London
The chart below places Hounslow's composite score alongside its neighbours in Greater London, where it ranks 15th of 32 authorities with a score 65 points below the county average of 1,021.
What is Hounslow's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Hounslow scores 956, placing it 268th of 361 local authorities and 44 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Hounslow compare to other London boroughs?
Hounslow ranks 15th of 32 authorities in Greater London, sitting 65 points below the county average of 1,021 and 77 points below the London regional average of 1,033.
Which pillar is Hounslow strongest on?
Investment is Hounslow's strongest pillar, where it ranks 172nd of 360 authorities and outperforms 52.2% of authorities nationally.
Where does Hounslow rank on ESG?
Hounslow ranks 350th of 361 on the ESG pillar, outperforming only 3.0% of authorities. Its score of 933 sits 67 points below the UK benchmark.
How many companies are counted in Hounslow's score?
The score is based on 25,988 active companies in Hounslow, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
What does the likely range mean for Hounslow's score?
The likely range of 948 to 964 shows how much Hounslow's composite score could shift with a slightly different mix of local companies. Scores are only published when this range is narrow enough to rely on.
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