Mid Suffolk scores 991 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 124th of 361 local authorities and 9 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. It ranks 1st in Suffolk and 12th of 45 authorities in the East of England, sitting level with the regional score of 991.
Each score is an average across active companies in the area, with corporate groups counted once. That approach means a smaller district with highly active companies can score above a larger one, making the index a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
A score of 1,000 represents the UK as a whole, so Mid Suffolk's 991 sits just below that national baseline. The likely range of 971 to 1,011 shows how far the score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies; because that range is narrow enough to rely on, the score is published.
East of England
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 Mid Suffolk's composite score of 991 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
969
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−31 points against the UK · Likely range 946–992 · 30% of the composite
Innovation is measured through granted patent families filed in the last 20 years, R&D grant values, academic spinout status, and tagging against curated innovative sectors and IS-8 sectors. Mid Suffolk ranks 193rd of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 969 and coming in 31 points below the UK benchmark, suggesting its companies are somewhat less active on these innovation signals than the national average.
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
1,018
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+18 points against the UK · Likely range 982–1,054 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar captures scaleup status, headcount growth over a three-year period, and accelerator attendance. Mid Suffolk ranks 85th of 360 authorities here, scoring 1,018 and sitting 18 points above the UK benchmark, placing it in the top quarter nationally and indicating that companies in this district are adding staff at a noticeably stronger rate than 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
959
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−41 points against the UK · Likely range 924–994 · 30% of the composite
Investment is measured by whether companies raised equity in the last five years, how much they raised, and whether a raise was their first ever. Mid Suffolk scores 959 on this pillar, 41 points below the UK benchmark and ranked 128th of 360 authorities, pointing to somewhat lower levels of equity activity among local companies relative to the national picture.
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
1,070
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+70 points against the UK · Likely range 1,038–1,102 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar covers clean energy and other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. This is Mid Suffolk's strongest pillar: it scores 1,070, ranking 77th of 361 authorities and 70 points above the UK benchmark, outperforming 78.7% of all authorities.
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 Suffolk
The chart below places Mid Suffolk's composite score alongside its Suffolk neighbours, including runner-up Babergh, which scores 979.
What is Mid Suffolk's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Mid Suffolk scores 991, placing it 124th of 361 local authorities and 9 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Mid Suffolk compare to the rest of Suffolk?
Mid Suffolk ranks 1st in Suffolk, scoring 17 points above the county average of 974. The next-highest authority in the county is Babergh, which scores 979.
Which pillar is Mid Suffolk strongest on?
ESG is Mid Suffolk's strongest pillar, with a score of 1,070 that sits 70 points above the UK benchmark and ranks 77th of 361 authorities.
Which pillar is Mid Suffolk weakest on?
Innovation is the lowest-scoring pillar, at 969, which is 31 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 193rd of 361 authorities.
How many companies does Mid Suffolk's score cover?
The index covers 5,408 active companies in Mid Suffolk, with corporate groups counted once rather than as each of their registered entities.
What does the UK Local Growth Index actually measure?
It measures the characteristics of a local authority's business economy across four pillars: Innovation, Scaling, Investment and ESG. It is not a measure of economic output or GDP.
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.
