South Holland scores 925 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 355th of 361 local authorities and 75 points below the UK benchmark. All four pillars sit below the national average, with Scaling the closest to it and Innovation the furthest behind. The score puts South Holland 8th of 9 authorities in Lincolnshire and 34th of 35 in the East Midlands.
Because each pillar score is averaged across a local authority's companies rather than summed, the index reflects how active local companies are on each measure, not how large the local economy is. That makes it a fair comparison between authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so South Holland's composite of 925 sits 75 points below that national benchmark. The likely range of 911 to 939 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.
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 South Holland's composite score of 925 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
907
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−93 points against the UK · Likely range 885–929 · 30% of the composite
Innovation covers patents, academic spinouts, R&D grant value, innovative sector tagging and IS-8 sector classification. South Holland ranks 358th of 361 authorities on this pillar, scoring 907, which is 93 points below the UK benchmark. That places it among the weakest in the country on this measure, with fewer than 1% of authorities scoring lower.
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
955
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−45 points against the UK · Likely range 926–984 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar captures whether companies are 20% scaleups, their headcount growth over recent years, and accelerator participation. At 955, South Holland is 45 points below the UK average and ranks 320th of 360, making this its strongest pillar relative to the national benchmark, though it still falls short of it.
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
904
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−96 points against the UK · Likely range 876–932 · 30% of the composite
Investment measures equity raisers, the value of equity raised, and first-time raisers, all over the last five years. South Holland scores 904 here, 96 points below the UK benchmark, and ranks 345th of 360 authorities, pointing to relatively limited equity financing activity among its companies.
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
951
Well below average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−49 points against the UK · Likely range 929–973 · 10% of the composite
The ESG pillar reflects clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. South Holland scores 951 on ESG, 49 points below the UK benchmark, ranking 326th of 361. This is the pillar on which the area sits closest to the national average in rank terms.
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 Lincolnshire
The chart below shows how South Holland's composite score of 925 compares with neighbouring authorities in Lincolnshire, where the county average is 955 and the closest runner-up, South Kesteven, scores 1,001.
South Holland scores 925 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 355th of 361 local authorities and 75 points below the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does South Holland compare with the rest of Lincolnshire?
South Holland ranks 8th of 9 authorities in Lincolnshire and sits 30 points below the county average of 955.
Which pillar is South Holland strongest on?
Scaling is South Holland's highest-scoring pillar at 955, ranking 320th of 360 authorities and sitting 45 points below the UK benchmark.
Which pillar is South Holland weakest on?
Innovation is the lowest-scoring pillar, at 907, which is 93 points below the UK benchmark and ranks 358th of 361 authorities.
How many companies are included in South Holland's score?
The score is based on 5,521 active companies, with corporate groups counted once.
What does the likely range mean for South Holland's score?
The likely range of 911 to 939 shows how much the composite score could shift with a slightly different mix of companies. Scores are only published when that range is narrow enough to be reliable.
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