Epsom and Ewell scores 974 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 192nd of 361 local authorities and 26 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000. Its strongest pillar is Investment, where it ranks 120th nationally and outperforms two thirds of all authorities. All four pillars are published with ranges narrow enough to rely on.
Each score is averaged across active companies in the authority, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means a smaller authority with highly active companies can score above a larger one, making this a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
A score of 1,000 represents the UK as a whole, so Epsom and Ewell's 974 sits just below the national level. The likely range of 958 to 990 shows how much the score could move with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
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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 Epsom and Ewell's composite score of 974 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
970
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−30 points against the UK · Likely range 949–991 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector membership. Epsom and Ewell scores 970 on this pillar, 30 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 189th of 361 authorities and sitting in the top 75% nationally. It outperforms just under half of all authorities on this dimension.
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
981
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−19 points against the UK · Likely range 954–1,008 · 30% of the composite
Scaling covers whether companies are scaleups, their headcount growth rate and accelerator attendance. At 981, Epsom and Ewell is 19 points below the UK average and ranks 249th of 360, outperforming just under a third of authorities. This is its weakest pillar relative to its national standing, suggesting local companies are adding headcount at a pace somewhat behind the UK norm.
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
963
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−37 points against the UK · Likely range 930–996 · 30% of the composite
Investment reflects equity raising activity, the amounts raised and first-time raisers over the last five years. Epsom and Ewell's strongest showing is here: ranking 120th of 360 and outperforming 66.7% of all authorities, its score of 963 is 37 points below the UK benchmark but comfortably in the top half nationally. Companies in the authority are accessing equity capital at a relatively competitive rate.
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
1,000
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
±0 points against the UK · Likely range 977–1,023 · 10% of the composite
ESG covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Epsom and Ewell scores exactly 1,000 on this pillar, level with the UK benchmark and ranking 218th of 361 authorities. This places it broadly in line with the national picture on environmental and social characteristics.
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 Surrey
The chart below shows how Epsom and Ewell's composite score of 974 sits alongside neighbouring authorities in Surrey.
What is Epsom and Ewell's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Epsom and Ewell scores 974, placing it 192nd of 361 local authorities and 26 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Epsom and Ewell compare to the rest of Surrey?
It ranks 8th of 11 authorities in Surrey and scores 28 points below the county score of 1,002. The highest-scoring authority in Surrey is Guildford, at 1,087.
Which pillar does Epsom and Ewell perform best on?
Investment is its strongest pillar, where it ranks 120th of 360 authorities and outperforms 66.7% of all local authorities nationally.
What does the UK Local Growth Index 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.
How many companies are counted in Epsom and Ewell's score?
The score is based on 6,175 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
What does the likely range mean for Epsom and Ewell's score?
The likely range of 958 to 990 shows how much the composite score could move with a slightly different mix of companies. Scores are only published when this 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.
