Mid Sussex scores 993 on the Local Growth Index, placing it 120th of 361 local authorities in the UK. That puts it 7 points below the UK benchmark, 2 points below West Sussex and 10 points below the South East region. Its strongest relative position is on Investment, where it ranks 99th nationally.
Each pillar score is an average across Mid Sussex's 10,348 active companies, with corporate groups counted once. Because the scores are averages, they reflect how active local companies are rather than the size of the local economy, which makes comparison between authorities of very different sizes fair.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Mid Sussex at 993 sits just below that benchmark across all four pillars combined. Each score also comes with 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.
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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 Mid Sussex's composite score of 993 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
999
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−1 points against the UK · Likely range 980–1,018 · 30% of the composite
Innovation measures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector coverage. Mid Sussex scores 999 on this pillar, ranking 112th of 361 authorities and sitting just 1 point below the UK benchmark, placing it in the top third nationally.
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
1,001
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+1 points against the UK · Likely range 980–1,022 · 30% of the composite
Scaling covers whether companies qualify as scaleups, headcount growth rates and accelerator attendance. Mid Sussex scores 1,001 here, 1 point above the UK benchmark, ranking 154th of 360 authorities and outperforming just over half of all authorities on this dimension.
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 944–998 · 30% of the composite
Investment looks at equity raisers, the value of equity raised and first-time raisers, all within the last five years. At 971, Mid Sussex is 29 points below the UK benchmark, yet it still ranks 99th of 360 authorities, outperforming 72.5% of all authorities, making this its strongest relative pillar position.
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
1,016
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+16 points against the UK · Likely range 998–1,034 · 10% of the composite
ESG captures clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Mid Sussex scores 1,016, placing it 16 points above the UK benchmark and ranking 165th of 361 authorities.
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 West Sussex
The chart below sets Mid Sussex's composite score of 993 alongside its West Sussex neighbours, including Horsham on 1,020.
Mid Sussex scores 993 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 120th of 361 local authorities. That is 7 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Mid Sussex compare to the rest of West Sussex?
Mid Sussex ranks 4th of 7 authorities in West Sussex, scoring 2 points below the county score of 995.
Which pillar is Mid Sussex's strongest?
Investment is Mid Sussex's strongest pillar by national rank, placing 99th of 360 authorities. It outperforms 72.5% of all authorities on that measure, even though its score of 971 is 29 points below the UK benchmark.
How does Mid Sussex perform on Innovation?
Mid Sussex scores 999 on Innovation, just 1 point below the UK benchmark, and ranks in the top third of all 361 authorities at 112th nationally.
What does the Local Growth Index actually measure for Mid Sussex?
The index measures the characteristics of Mid Sussex's active companies, with corporate groups counted once, across Innovation, Scaling, Investment and ESG. It reflects how active local companies are, not the size of the local economy.
How does Mid Sussex compare to the South East region?
Mid Sussex scores 10 points below the South East regional score of 1,003, ranking 33rd of 64 authorities in the region.
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.
