Mansfield scores 938 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 332nd of 361 local authorities and 62 points below the UK benchmark. All four pillars sit below the national average, with Investment the weakest and Scaling the closest to the UK level. The authority ranks 8th of 8 in Nottinghamshire and 31st of 35 in the East Midlands.
Each pillar score is an average across Mansfield's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means a smaller authority with highly active companies can score above a larger one, making this a fair comparison between places of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Mansfield's 938 sits 62 points below that benchmark across 4,843 active companies. The likely range of 922 to 954 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.
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 Mansfield's composite score of 938 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
935
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−65 points against the UK · Likely range 911–959 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinout status, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. Mansfield scores 935 here, 65 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 308th of 361 authorities. Only around 14.7% of authorities score lower, pointing to limited patent activity, R&D grant uptake and representation in innovative and IS-8 sectors among its companies.
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
973
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−27 points against the UK · Likely range 941–1,005 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar measures scaleup status, headcount growth and accelerator attendance. At 973, Mansfield is 27 points below the UK average and ranks 285th of 360, making this its strongest pillar. Around 20.8% of authorities score lower, suggesting that while headcount growth and scaleup activity lag the national level, the gap is narrower here than on any other pillar.
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
900
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−100 points against the UK · Likely range 871–929 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raisers, the total value of equity raised and first-time raisers, all within the last five years. Mansfield scores 900, placing it 350th of 360 authorities and 100 points below the UK benchmark. Only 2.8% of authorities score lower, indicating that equity financing activity among Mansfield's companies is well 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
959
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−41 points against the UK · Likely range 935–983 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar draws on clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Mansfield scores 959 on this pillar, 41 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 315th of 361 authorities. Around 12.7% of authorities score lower, pointing to below-average representation of these characteristics among local companies.
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 Nottinghamshire
The chart below shows how Mansfield's composite score compares with its Nottinghamshire neighbours, where the county scores 987 overall and Nottingham leads at 1,021.
What is Mansfield's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Mansfield scores 938, placing it 332nd of 361 local authorities. That puts it 62 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Mansfield compare with the rest of Nottinghamshire?
Mansfield ranks 8th of the 8 local authorities in Nottinghamshire and sits 49 points below the county score of 987.
Which pillar is Mansfield's strongest?
Scaling is Mansfield's highest-scoring pillar at 973, ranking 285th of 360 authorities and sitting 27 points below the UK average.
Where is Mansfield weakest on the index?
Investment is the weakest pillar, scoring 900 and ranking 350th of 360 authorities, 100 points below the UK benchmark. Only 2.8% of authorities score lower.
How many companies are counted in Mansfield's scores?
The scores are based on 4,843 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as each of their registered entities.
What does the likely range mean for Mansfield's score?
The likely range of 922 to 954 shows how much the composite score could move with a slightly different mix of companies. Scores are only published when this range is narrow enough to rely on.
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.
