Broadland ranks 103rd of 361 local authorities in the UK Local Growth Index, with a composite score of 998, just 2 points below the UK benchmark. Its strongest result comes on ESG, where it places 36th nationally. Investment and Innovation sit close to the UK average, with Scaling the least differentiated of the four pillars.
Broadland's composite score of 998 is built from four pillars: Innovation, Scaling, Investment and ESG, weighted at 30%, 30%, 30% and 10% respectively, across 6,004 active companies with corporate groups counted once.
Each pillar score is an average across those companies, which means it reflects how active local companies are rather than the size of the local economy. That makes it a fair basis for comparing authorities of very different scales.
The UK benchmark is set at 1,000, so a score of 998 places Broadland fractionally below the national average. Every published score also carries a likely range showing how much it could move with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on, and Broadland's composite range of 980 to 1,016 meets that threshold.
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 Broadland's composite score of 998 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
992
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−8 points against the UK · Likely range 969–1,015 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sectors and IS-8 sector membership. Broadland's Innovation score of 992 sits 8 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 122nd of 361 authorities, placing it in the top half nationally and ahead of 66.2% of all authorities.
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
998
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−2 points against the UK · Likely range 967–1,029 · 30% of the composite
Scaling captures scaleups, headcount growth and accelerator participation. At 998, just 2 points below the UK benchmark, Broadland ranks 175th of 360 authorities and outperforms 51.4% of peers, reflecting a position closely aligned with the national average on business growth activity.
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
971
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−29 points against the UK · Likely range 936–1,006 · 30% of the composite
The Investment pillar measures equity raisers, the value of equity raised and first-time raisers. Broadland's score of 971 is 29 points below the UK benchmark, yet it still ranks 98th of 360 authorities and outperforms 72.8% of all areas, pointing to a relatively concentrated equity-raising base among its 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
1,099
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+99 points against the UK · Likely range 1,068–1,130 · 10% of the composite
ESG covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy. Broadland's ESG score of 1,099, 99 points above the UK benchmark, is its standout result: it ranks 36th of 361 authorities and outperforms 90.0% of all local authorities, placing it firmly in the top 10% nationally.
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 Norfolk
The chart below sets Broadland's composite score against its neighbours in Norfolk, where it ranks 3rd of 7 authorities with a score 2 points above the county average of 996.
Broadland scores 998 on the UK Local Growth Index, 2 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. It ranks 103rd of 361 local authorities nationally.
How does Broadland compare to the rest of Norfolk?
Broadland ranks 3rd of 7 authorities in Norfolk and scores 2 points above the county average of 996. The leading authority in Norfolk is South Norfolk, which scores 1,045.
How does Broadland rank in the East of England?
Broadland ranks 10th of 45 authorities in the East of England region, scoring 7 points above the regional average of 991.
Which pillar is Broadland strongest on?
ESG is Broadland's strongest pillar, with a score of 1,099, 99 points above the UK benchmark. It ranks 36th of 361 authorities on this measure and outperforms 90.0% of all local authorities.
How does Broadland perform on business investment?
On Investment, which covers equity raisers, equity raised and first-time raisers, Broadland scores 971, ranking 98th of 360 authorities and ahead of 72.8% of peers despite sitting 29 points below the UK benchmark.
How many companies are counted in Broadland's score?
The index covers 6,004 active companies in Broadland, with corporate groups counted once rather than as each of their 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.
