Runnymede ranks 100th of 361 local authorities in the UK Local Growth Index, with a composite score of 999, just 1 point below the UK benchmark. Its strongest result comes on Scaling, where it places 48th nationally, while ESG is the area where its companies trail the UK average most noticeably.
Runnymede's composite score is built from four pillars: Innovation, Scaling, Investment and ESG, weighted at 30%, 30%, 30% and 10% respectively.
Each score is averaged across the area's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That approach means a smaller authority with highly active companies can score just as well as a larger one, making this a fair comparison across all 361 authorities regardless of their size.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Runnymede's composite of 999 places it almost exactly at the national average. The likely range of 982 to 1,016 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 Runnymede's composite score of 999 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,004
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+4 points against the UK · Likely range 976–1,032 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tags and IS-8 sector classifications. Runnymede scores 1,004 on this pillar, 4 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 97th of 361 authorities and placing it in the top third nationally. Its companies are broadly in line with, and marginally ahead of, the UK on the innovation measures.
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
1,035
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+35 points against the UK · Likely range 1,005–1,065 · 30% of the composite
Scaling measures whether companies are scaleups, their headcount growth rate and whether they have attended an accelerator. At 1,035, Runnymede sits 35 points above the UK benchmark and ranks 48th of 360 authorities, placing it in the top fifth nationally. On this pillar, it outperforms 86.7% of authorities, making Scaling the area's clearest relative strength.
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
967
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−33 points against the UK · Likely range 934–1,000 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raisers, the amount of equity raised and first-time raisers over the last five years. Runnymede's score of 967 is 33 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 108th of 360 authorities. While still within the top third nationally, it is the one area where Runnymede's companies raise notably less equity than the UK average.
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
978
Below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−22 points against the UK · Likely range 956–1,000 · 10% of the composite
ESG reflects clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy. Runnymede scores 978 here, 22 points below the UK benchmark, and ranks 281st of 361 authorities. This is the lowest-ranked of the four pillars, indicating that Runnymede's companies score below the national average across these environmental and social measures.
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 Surrey
The chart below shows how Runnymede's composite score compares with its neighbours across Surrey and the South East.
What is Runnymede's overall score in the UK Local Growth Index?
Runnymede scores 999, placing it 100th of 361 local authorities and 1 point below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Runnymede compare with the rest of Surrey?
Runnymede ranks 5th of the 11 authorities in Surrey, sitting 3 points below the county score of 1,002. The highest-scoring Surrey authority in the index is Guildford, with a score of 1,087.
Which pillar is Runnymede strongest on?
Scaling is Runnymede's strongest pillar, with a score of 1,035, ranking 48th of 360 authorities and outperforming 86.7% of all UK local authorities on this measure.
Where does Runnymede rank on Investment?
Runnymede ranks 108th of 360 authorities on Investment, with a score of 967, which is 33 points below the UK benchmark. This covers equity raisers, the amount of equity raised and first-time raisers over the last five years.
How does Runnymede perform on ESG?
Runnymede's ESG score is 978, ranking 281st of 361 authorities and sitting 22 points below the UK average. ESG covers clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and a not-for-profit proxy.
How many companies are counted in Runnymede's score?
The score is based on 6,722 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
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.
