East Cambridgeshire ranks 45th of 361 local authorities in the UK Local Growth Index, scoring 26 points above the UK benchmark. Its strongest result is in Innovation, where it places 30th nationally. All four pillar scores are published.
Each score is averaged across the area's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means a smaller authority with highly active companies can rank above a larger one, making this a fair comparison across authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so East Cambridgeshire's composite of 1,026 sits modestly above that benchmark. The likely range of 1,000 to 1,052 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 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 East Cambridgeshire's composite score of 1,026 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,060
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+60 points against the UK · Likely range 1,017–1,103 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. East Cambridgeshire ranks 30th of 361 authorities on this pillar, placing it in the top 10% nationally and 60 points above the UK benchmark, its strongest result across all four pillars.
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
1,017
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+17 points against the UK · Likely range 982–1,052 · 30% of the composite
Scaling captures whether companies are 20% scaleups, their headcount growth over recent years, and accelerator attendance. East Cambridgeshire ranks 87th of 360 on this pillar, sitting 17 points above the UK benchmark. It is the district's lowest-ranked pillar, though it still outperforms more than three-quarters of authorities.
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
982
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−18 points against the UK · Likely range 940–1,024 · 30% of the composite
Investment measures equity raisers, the amount of equity raised in the last five years, and first-time raisers. At 982, East Cambridgeshire's Investment score sits 18 points below the UK benchmark, the only pillar where the district falls short of the national level. It ranks 80th of 360 authorities on this measure.
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
1,087
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+87 points against the UK · Likely range 1,053–1,121 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy. East Cambridgeshire scores 1,087 here, 87 points above the UK benchmark, and ranks 50th of 361 authorities, placing it in the top 20% 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 Cambridgeshire
The chart below shows how East Cambridgeshire's composite score compares with neighbouring authorities in Cambridgeshire.
How does East Cambridgeshire rank in the UK Local Growth Index?
East Cambridgeshire ranks 45th of 361 local authorities, scoring 26 points above the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does East Cambridgeshire compare with the rest of Cambridgeshire?
East Cambridgeshire ranks 3rd of the 6 authorities in Cambridgeshire, scoring 123 points below the county average of 1,149.
What is East Cambridgeshire's strongest pillar in the index?
Innovation is the strongest pillar, with a score 60 points above the UK benchmark and a national rank of 30th out of 361 authorities.
How does East Cambridgeshire perform on investment activity?
Investment is the only pillar where East Cambridgeshire scores below the UK benchmark, coming in 18 points below it. The district ranks 80th of 360 authorities on this measure.
How many companies are counted in East Cambridgeshire's score?
The index covers 4,246 active companies in East Cambridgeshire, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
What does the likely range on East Cambridgeshire's score mean?
The likely range of 1,000 to 1,052 shows how much the composite score could move with a slightly different mix of companies. Scores are only published when that 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.
