Wiltshire scores 1,003 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 91st of 361 local authorities and 3 points above the UK benchmark. Its strongest results come from ESG and Investment, where it ranks in the top quarter of all authorities. Scaling is the area where Wiltshire sits closest to the national average.
Each score is an average across the authority's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That approach means a large authority with many companies and a small one with few can be compared on equal terms, because size does not inflate or deflate the result.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Wiltshire's 1,003 places it fractionally above the national benchmark. The likely range of 993 to 1,013 shows how much the score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies; because that range is narrow enough to rely on, the score is published.
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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 Wiltshire's composite score of 1,003 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,013
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+13 points against the UK · Likely range 1,000–1,026 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. Wiltshire ranks 82nd of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 1,013, which is 13 points above the UK benchmark, placing it in the top quarter nationally. That suggests companies here are meaningfully more active on patenting, R&D grants and innovative sector classification than the average authority.
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
995
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−5 points against the UK · Likely range 980–1,010 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar measures whether companies are 20% scaleups, their headcount growth over three years and whether they have attended an accelerator. At 191st of 360 authorities and 5 points below the UK benchmark, Wiltshire sits close to but just under the national average on this dimension, indicating that staff growth and scaleup activity among its companies broadly mirror the wider UK picture.
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
984
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−16 points against the UK · Likely range 966–1,002 · 30% of the composite
Investment captures equity raising activity: whether companies raised equity in the last five years, how much they raised and whether they did so for the first time. Wiltshire ranks 76th of 360 on this pillar, outperforming 78.9% of authorities, despite a score of 984 that sits 16 points below the UK benchmark. That combination places it firmly in the top quarter, reflecting relatively active equity participation among its 24,972 companies.
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
1,058
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+58 points against the UK · Likely range 1,045–1,071 · 10% of the composite
ESG measures clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Wiltshire's score of 1,058 is 58 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 89th of 361 authorities and placing it in the top quarter. This is Wiltshire's largest positive gap from the national benchmark across all four pillars.
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 Wiltshire
The chart below shows how Wiltshire's composite score of 1,003 sits against neighbouring authorities in Wiltshire county and the wider South West region.
What is Wiltshire's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Wiltshire scores 1,003, placing it 91st of 361 local authorities and 3 points above the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Wiltshire compare to other authorities in its county?
Wiltshire ranks 1st of 2 authorities in its county and scores 14 points above the county score of 989.
How does Wiltshire compare to the South West region?
Wiltshire ranks 11th of 27 authorities in the South West and scores 3 points below the regional score of 1,006.
Which pillar is Wiltshire's strongest?
ESG is Wiltshire's largest positive gap from the UK benchmark, at 58 points above, with a rank of 89th of 361 authorities. Investment also places Wiltshire in the top quarter, at 76th of 360.
Where does Wiltshire rank on Scaling?
Wiltshire ranks 191st of 360 authorities on Scaling, scoring 5 points below the UK benchmark. This is its lowest-ranking pillar and the one closest to the national average.
How many companies does the Wiltshire score cover?
The score covers 24,972 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as individual 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.
