North East Derbyshire scores 958 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 260th of 361 local authorities and 42 points below the UK benchmark. Its strongest result is on ESG, where it sits above the national benchmark, while Investment is the area where it trails the UK most noticeably. The score sits 10 points below Derbyshire's county average and 14 points below the East Midlands regional average.
Each pillar score is averaged across those companies rather than totalled, which means the index reflects how active local companies are rather than how large the local economy is. That approach allows a fair comparison between authorities with very different numbers of businesses.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so North East Derbyshire's composite of 958 places it below that national reference point. Every score also comes with a likely range showing how much it could shift with a slightly different mix of companies; a score is only published when that range is narrow enough to rely on, and the range for this authority, 939 to 977, meets that threshold.
East Midlands
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 North East Derbyshire's composite score of 958 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
947
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−53 points against the UK · Likely range 921–973 · 30% of the composite
Innovation is measured through granted patent families, academic spinout status, R&D grant value, presence in innovative sectors, and classification within the IS-8 sectors. North East Derbyshire scores 947 on this pillar, 53 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 271st of 361 authorities. It outperforms roughly a quarter of authorities on this measure, indicating limited activity across these innovation signals relative to the national picture.
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
990
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−10 points against the UK · Likely range 955–1,025 · 30% of the composite
Scaling captures whether companies are growing rapidly, covering scaleup status, headcount growth and accelerator attendance. At 990, North East Derbyshire is just 10 points below the UK benchmark on this pillar, ranking 206th of 360 authorities. That places it in a broadly mid-table position nationally, and it outperforms 42.8% of authorities, suggesting workforce growth among local companies is relatively close to 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
916
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−84 points against the UK · Likely range 880–952 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raisers, the amount of equity raised and first-time raisers, all measured over the last five years. This is North East Derbyshire's weakest pillar: a score of 916, 84 points below the UK benchmark, and a national rank of 299th of 360 authorities. Only 16.9% of authorities score lower, pointing to limited equity financing activity among companies here.
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
1,021
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+21 points against the UK · Likely range 989–1,053 · 10% of the composite
ESG measures clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. North East Derbyshire scores 1,021 on this pillar, 21 points above the UK benchmark, and ranks 150th of 361 authorities. It outperforms 58.4% of authorities, making this the area's strongest pillar and the one where local companies most clearly exceed the national average.
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 Derbyshire
The chart below compares North East Derbyshire's composite score and pillar scores with those of neighbouring authorities in Derbyshire.
What is North East Derbyshire's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
North East Derbyshire scores 958 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 260th of 361 local authorities. The UK benchmark is 1,000, so the district sits 42 points below that reference point.
How does North East Derbyshire compare with the rest of Derbyshire?
North East Derbyshire ranks 7th of 9 authorities in Derbyshire, scoring 10 points below the county average of 968. The nearest-ranked authority in the county, Bolsover, scores 1,017.
Which pillar is North East Derbyshire strongest on?
ESG is the strongest pillar, with a score of 1,021, which is 21 points above the UK benchmark. North East Derbyshire outperforms 58.4% of authorities on this measure, covering clean energy, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status.
Where does North East Derbyshire score lowest?
Investment is the weakest pillar, at 916, which is 84 points below the UK benchmark. The district ranks 299th of 360 authorities on this measure, which covers equity raising activity and first-time equity raisers over the last five years.
How does North East Derbyshire rank in the East Midlands?
North East Derbyshire ranks 25th of 35 authorities in the East Midlands, scoring 14 points below the regional average of 972.
How many companies does the North East Derbyshire score cover?
The score is based on 3,814 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as each of their registered entities.
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