Stratford-on-Avon scores 1,011 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 73rd of 361 local authorities and 11 points above the UK benchmark. It ranks 2nd of 5 authorities in Warwickshire and 3rd of 30 in the West Midlands, sitting 12 points above the county score and 46 points above the regional score. Investment is its strongest pillar, ranking 45th nationally.
Each pillar score is an average across Stratford-on-Avon's 9,734 active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means a large authority with many companies and a small one with few can be compared on equal terms: what matters is how active local companies are, not the total size of the local economy.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000 on this index, so Stratford-on-Avon's composite of 1,011 places it just ahead of the national benchmark. The likely range of 996 to 1,026 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.
West 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 Stratford-on-Avon's composite score of 1,011 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,001
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+1 points against the UK · Likely range 982–1,020 · 30% of the composite
Innovation captures patents, academic spinout status, R&D grant value, innovative sector tagging and IS-8 sector presence. Stratford-on-Avon scores 1,001 on this pillar, ranking 108th of 361 authorities and sitting just 1 point above the UK benchmark, placing it in the top third nationally but indicating that innovative activity among its companies broadly matches the UK average.
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
1,008
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+8 points against the UK · Likely range 985–1,031 · 30% of the composite
The Scaling pillar measures scaleup status, headcount growth and accelerator attendance. At 1,008, Stratford-on-Avon ranks 129th of 360 authorities, 8 points above the UK benchmark. It is the district's relatively lower-performing pillar, though it still outperforms 64.2% of authorities, suggesting companies here are adding staff at a rate modestly ahead of the national picture.
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
1,015
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+15 points against the UK · Likely range 984–1,046 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raisers, equity raised and first-time raisers over the last five years. Stratford-on-Avon's strongest pillar, at 1,015 and ranked 45th of 360 authorities, it sits in the top 20% nationally and outperforms 87.5% of authorities. Companies in the district are attracting equity at a meaningfully higher rate 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
1,037
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+37 points against the UK · Likely range 1,017–1,057 · 10% of the composite
ESG reflects clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Stratford-on-Avon scores 1,037 on this pillar, 37 points above the UK benchmark and ranking 114th of 361 authorities. That margin suggests companies here show relatively strong ESG characteristics compared with the national picture, outperforming 68.4% of authorities.
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 Warwickshire
The chart below shows how Stratford-on-Avon's composite score compares with neighbouring authorities across Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands region.
What is Stratford-on-Avon's score on the UK Local Growth Index?
Stratford-on-Avon scores 1,011, placing it 73rd of 361 local authorities and 11 points above the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Stratford-on-Avon compare with the rest of Warwickshire?
It ranks 2nd of the 5 Warwickshire authorities, scoring 12 points above the county score of 999. Warwick leads the county with a score of 1,041.
Which pillar is strongest for Stratford-on-Avon?
Investment is the strongest pillar, with a score of 1,015 that ranks 45th of 360 authorities, placing Stratford-on-Avon in the top 20% nationally.
How does Stratford-on-Avon perform on Innovation?
On Innovation, it scores 1,001, ranking 108th of 361 authorities and sitting 1 point above the UK benchmark, indicating performance broadly in line with the national average.
What does the likely range mean for Stratford-on-Avon's score?
The likely range of 996 to 1,026 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.
How many companies are counted in Stratford-on-Avon's scores?
The scores cover 9,734 active companies, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
Explore the data behind the index
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