Richmond upon Thames scores 1,016 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 63rd of 361 local authorities and 16 points above the UK benchmark. Its strongest result is on Investment, where it ranks 26th nationally. ESG is the weakest pillar, sitting 16 points below the UK benchmark.
Each score is averaged across the area's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That means the index reflects how active local companies are rather than how large the local economy is, making it a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Richmond upon Thames's composite of 1,016 puts it a modest distance above that national reference point. The likely range of 1,005 to 1,027 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 Richmond upon Thames's composite score of 1,016 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,016
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+16 points against the UK · Likely range 1,003–1,029 · 30% of the composite
Innovation measures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, membership of innovative sectors and coverage of IS-8 sectors. Richmond upon Thames scores 1,016 on this pillar, 16 points above the UK benchmark, placing it 76th of 361 authorities and in the top 25% 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
993
Average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−7 points against the UK · Likely range 976–1,010 · 30% of the composite
Scaling covers whether companies qualify as scaleups, their headcount growth rate and accelerator attendance. At 993, Richmond upon Thames sits 7 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 197th of 360 authorities, suggesting its companies are adding staff at a rate broadly in line with, but marginally below, the national average.
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
1,047
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+47 points against the UK · Likely range 1,021–1,073 · 30% of the composite
Investment captures equity raisers, the value of equity raised and first-time raisers over the last five years. This is Richmond upon Thames's standout pillar: a score of 1,047 places it 26th of 360 authorities, 47 points above the UK benchmark, and ahead of 92.8% of all 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
984
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−16 points against the UK · Likely range 971–997 · 10% of the composite
ESG reflects clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy. At 984, Richmond upon Thames ranks 263rd of 361 authorities, 16 points below the UK benchmark, and is the area's weakest pillar by some distance.
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 Greater London
The chart below compares Richmond upon Thames's composite score with those of its neighbours across Greater London.
What is Richmond upon Thames's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Richmond upon Thames scores 1,016, placing it 63rd of 361 local authorities and 16 points above the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Richmond upon Thames compare with the rest of London?
It ranks 12th of 33 London authorities, scoring 17 points below the London average of 1,033.
Which pillar does Richmond upon Thames score highest on?
Investment is its strongest pillar, with a score of 1,047 that ranks 26th of 360 authorities and sits 47 points above the UK benchmark.
How does Richmond upon Thames perform on Innovation?
It scores 1,016 on Innovation, 16 points above the UK benchmark, placing it 76th of 361 authorities and in the top 25% nationally.
Why is Richmond upon Thames's ESG score below the UK average?
ESG measures clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy. At 984, Richmond upon Thames ranks 263rd of 361 authorities, 16 points below the UK benchmark.
How many active companies are counted in Richmond upon Thames?
The index covers 17,583 active companies in Richmond upon Thames, with corporate groups counted once rather than as each of their registered entities.
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