Melton scores 990 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 129th of 361 local authorities and 10 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. It sits above both its Leicestershire county average of 969 and the East Midlands regional average of 972, ranking 5th of 8 Leicestershire authorities. Its strongest result is on ESG, where it ranks 58th nationally.
Because each pillar score is averaged across all local companies, the index reflects how active those companies are on each measure, not the size of the local economy. That makes it a fair comparison between authorities of very different scales.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Melton's composite of 990 sits just below the national average. The likely range of 964 to 1,016 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 Melton's composite score of 990 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,018
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+18 points against the UK · Likely range 978–1,058 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. Melton ranks 72nd of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 1,018, which is 18 points above the UK benchmark, placing it in the top 20% nationally. Its companies show a meaningful edge over the UK average on the signals that make up this pillar.
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
987
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−13 points against the UK · Likely range 943–1,031 · 30% of the composite
Scaling captures whether companies qualify as scaleups, their headcount growth over recent years, and accelerator attendance. At 987, Melton's Scaling score is 13 points below the UK benchmark, and it ranks 219th of 360 authorities, outperforming only 39.2% of peers. This is the area's weakest pillar, suggesting its companies are adding staff at a slightly slower rate than 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
936
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−64 points against the UK · Likely range 892–980 · 30% of the composite
Investment measures equity raisers, the amount of equity raised and first-time raisers, all over the last five years. Melton scores 936 here, 64 points below the UK benchmark, and ranks 208th of 360 authorities. This is the pillar where the gap to the national average is most pronounced, indicating that equity activity among local companies is below the UK 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
1,082
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+82 points against the UK · Likely range 1,034–1,130 · 10% of the composite
ESG covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy. Melton's ESG score of 1,082 is 82 points above the UK benchmark and places it 58th of 361 authorities, outperforming 83.9% of all areas. This is clearly the district's standout pillar, with local companies showing notably stronger ESG characteristics than 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 Leicestershire
The chart below compares Melton's composite score and pillar scores against neighbouring authorities in Leicestershire and the East Midlands.
Melton scores 990 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 129th of 361 local authorities. That is 10 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Melton compare to the rest of Leicestershire?
Melton ranks 5th of 8 Leicestershire authorities, scoring 21 points above the county average of 969. The highest-scoring Leicestershire authority is North West Leicestershire, which scores 1,038.
Which pillar is Melton strongest on?
Melton's strongest pillar is ESG, where it scores 1,082, placing it 58th of 361 authorities and 82 points above the UK benchmark. That score puts it in the top 20% of all local authorities nationally.
Which pillar is Melton weakest on?
Scaling is Melton's lowest-scoring pillar at 987, which is 13 points below the UK benchmark. It ranks 219th of 360 authorities on this measure.
How does Melton rank in the East Midlands?
Melton ranks 11th of 35 East Midlands authorities, scoring 18 points above the regional average of 972.
How many companies are counted in Melton's score?
The score covers 2,625 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as individual registered entities.
Explore the data behind the index
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