King's Lynn and West Norfolk scores 960 on the Local Growth Index, placing it 256th of 361 UK local authorities. That puts it 40 points below the UK benchmark, and 36 points below the Norfolk county average. ESG is the relative bright spot, sitting just above the UK benchmark, while Innovation and Investment are the areas where local companies score furthest behind.
Each score is an average across the district's 6,192 active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means authorities of very different sizes can be compared on equal terms: a small district with highly active companies can outscore a much larger one.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000 on each measure, so King's Lynn and West Norfolk's composite of 960 sits below the national benchmark across most pillars. The likely range of 944 to 976 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk's composite score of 960 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
950
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−50 points against the UK · Likely range 927–973 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, R&D grant value, academic spinout status, and whether companies are tagged with innovative or IS-8 sectors. King's Lynn and West Norfolk ranks 262nd of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 950 and sitting 50 points below the UK benchmark. It outperforms just over a quarter of all authorities, suggesting that patent activity, R&D grant receipt and presence in high-innovation sectors are relatively limited among local companies.
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
983
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−17 points against the UK · Likely range 955–1,011 · 30% of the composite
Scaling measures headcount growth, scaleup status and accelerator participation. At 983, King's Lynn and West Norfolk is 17 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 238th of 360 authorities. That is the closest to the national average of its three lower-scoring pillars, indicating that while workforce growth among local companies lags the UK, the gap is comparatively modest.
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
929
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−71 points against the UK · Likely range 899–959 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raising activity, the value of equity raised and whether companies completed their first-ever equity deal in the last five years. King's Lynn and West Norfolk scores 929 on this pillar, 71 points below the UK benchmark and ranking 249th of 360 authorities. This is the district's weakest result in points terms, pointing to limited equity market engagement among its 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.
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ESG
1,017
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+17 points against the UK · Likely range 995–1,039 · 10% of the composite
ESG looks at clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit status. King's Lynn and West Norfolk scores 1,017 here, 17 points above the UK benchmark, and ranks 161st of 361 authorities, outperforming 55.4% of all districts. It is the only pillar on which local companies sit above the national benchmark, and it is the district's strongest result across the 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 Norfolk
The chart below places King's Lynn and West Norfolk's composite score alongside its Norfolk neighbours, including the county runner-up South Norfolk, which scores 1,045.
What is King's Lynn and West Norfolk's Local Growth Index score?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk scores 960 on the Local Growth Index, placing it 256th of 361 UK local authorities and 40 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does King's Lynn and West Norfolk compare to the rest of Norfolk?
It ranks 7th of the 7 authorities in Norfolk, scoring 36 points below the county average of 996. South Norfolk is the county runner-up with a score of 1,045.
Which pillar is strongest for King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
ESG is the district's strongest pillar, with a score of 1,017, placing it 161st of 361 authorities and 17 points above the UK benchmark.
Where does King's Lynn and West Norfolk rank on Innovation?
It ranks 262nd of 361 authorities on Innovation, scoring 950, which is 50 points below the UK benchmark. This is its lowest-scoring pillar.
How many companies are included in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk score?
The score is based on 6,192 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
What does the likely range mean for King's Lynn and West Norfolk's score?
The likely range of 944 to 976 shows how much the composite score could move with a slightly different mix of companies in the district. Scores are only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on.
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