Northumberland ranks 108th of 361 local authorities, with a composite score of 996, just 4 points below the UK benchmark. Its strongest result comes on ESG, where it sits in the top 20% nationally. Investment is the area where it trails the UK average most noticeably.
Northumberland's composite score is built from four pillars: Innovation, Scaling, Investment and ESG, weighted 30%, 30%, 30% and 10% respectively.
The index measures the characteristics of active companies in each authority, with corporate groups counted once. Because every score is an average across local companies rather than a sum, authorities of very different sizes can be compared on equal terms.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Northumberland's 996 places it fractionally below the national benchmark across its 12,332 active companies. The likely range of 983 to 1,009 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.
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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 Northumberland's composite score of 996 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
987
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−13 points against the UK · Likely range 970–1,004 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector tags. Northumberland ranks 132nd of 361 authorities on this pillar, sitting 13 points below the UK benchmark, though it still outperforms 63.4% of all authorities.
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
1,009
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+9 points against the UK · Likely range 988–1,030 · 30% of the composite
Scaling covers whether companies are scaleups, headcount growth rates and accelerator attendance. At 1,009, Northumberland scores 9 points above the UK average on this pillar, ranking 119th of 360 authorities and outperforming 66.9% of them.
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
965
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−35 points against the UK · Likely range 942–988 · 30% of the composite
Investment reflects whether companies have raised equity, how much they have raised and whether they are first-time equity raisers, all within the last five years. Northumberland's score of 965 is 35 points below the UK benchmark, its widest gap across the four pillars, though it still ranks 112th of 360 and outperforms 68.9% of authorities.
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
1,077
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+77 points against the UK · Likely range 1,058–1,096 · 10% of the composite
ESG captures clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Northumberland scores 1,077 here, 77 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 69th of 361 authorities and outperforming 80.9% of them. This is clearly its strongest pillar.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northumberland's Local Growth Score and how it's calculated.
What is Northumberland's Local Growth Index score?
Northumberland has a composite score of 996, placing it 4 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000 and 108th of 361 local authorities.
How does Northumberland compare with the rest of the North East?
Northumberland ranks 3rd of 12 authorities in the North East region, scoring 2 points above the regional average of 994.
Which pillar is Northumberland strongest on?
ESG is its strongest pillar, with a score of 1,077, which is 77 points above the UK benchmark and places it in the top 20% of all authorities nationally.
Where does Northumberland rank on Innovation?
Northumberland ranks 132nd of 361 on Innovation, with a score of 987, which is 13 points below the UK average. Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector tags.
How many active companies does Northumberland have in the index?
The index covers 12,332 active companies in Northumberland, with corporate groups counted once rather than as individual registered entities.
What does the likely range on Northumberland's score mean?
The likely range of 983 to 1,009 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.
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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.
