Winchester scores 1,010 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 75th of 361 local authorities and 10 points above the UK benchmark. It sits 5th of 13 authorities in Hampshire and 19th of 64 in the South East. All four pillars are published, and three of the four sit above the UK benchmark.
Each score is an average across the authority's active companies, with corporate groups counted once. That averaging means Winchester's result reflects how active its companies are rather than how large its economy is, which allows a fair comparison with authorities of very different sizes.
The UK as a whole scores 1,000, so Winchester's 1,010 places it modestly above the national baseline. Every score also comes with a likely range showing how much it 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 Winchester's composite score of 1,010 is built up, pillar by pillar.
Innovation
1,017
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+17 points against the UK · Likely range 998–1,036 · 30% of the composite
Innovation measures patents, academic spinout status, R&D grant value, presence in innovative sectors and coverage of the eight IS-8 sectors. Winchester scores 1,017 on this pillar, 17 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 74th of 361 authorities. That places it in the top 25% nationally, suggesting its companies show relatively strong engagement with patenting, R&D grants and innovative sector activity.
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
1,011
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+11 points against the UK · Likely range 987–1,035 · 30% of the composite
Scaling captures whether companies qualify as scaleups, their headcount growth over a recent three-year window and accelerator attendance. Winchester ranks 105th of 360 authorities with a score of 1,011, 11 points above the UK benchmark. That result puts it in the top third nationally, indicating its companies are adding staff at a pace modestly ahead of the UK 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
996
Well above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
−4 points against the UK · Likely range 966–1,026 · 30% of the composite
Investment covers equity raisers, the value of equity raised and first-time raisers over the last five years. Winchester ranks 64th of 360 authorities, placing it in the top 20% nationally, yet its score of 996 sits 4 points below the UK benchmark. The rank reflects how well it competes against other authorities in terms of equity activity, even as the absolute score falls just short of the national baseline.
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
1,028
Above average nationally
800UK 1,0001,700+
+28 points against the UK · Likely range 1,009–1,047 · 10% of the composite
ESG looks at clean energy activity, other green activity, environmental accolades, social and governance signals, and not-for-profit proxy status. Winchester scores 1,028 on this pillar, 28 points above the UK benchmark, ranking 129th of 361 authorities. While this is the pillar on which it ranks lowest relative to the others, the score still sits comfortably above the national baseline.
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 Hampshire
The chart below shows how Winchester's composite score compares with neighbouring authorities across Hampshire and the South East.
Winchester scores 1,010 on the UK Local Growth Index, placing it 75th of 361 local authorities and 10 points above the UK benchmark of 1,000.
How does Winchester compare with the rest of Hampshire?
Winchester ranks 5th of 13 authorities in Hampshire and scores 10 points above the Hampshire county score of 1,000.
How does Winchester perform on Innovation?
Winchester ranks 74th of 361 authorities on Innovation, placing it in the top 25% nationally with a score 17 points above the UK benchmark. The pillar measures patents, academic spinout status, R&D grant value and sector characteristics.
How does Winchester rank for Investment?
Winchester ranks 64th of 360 authorities on Investment, putting it in the top 20% nationally. Its Investment score of 996 is 4 points below the UK benchmark, though its rank shows it competes strongly against other authorities on equity activity.
How many active companies does the Winchester score cover?
The score is based on 9,633 active companies in Winchester, with corporate groups counted once rather than as separate registered entities.
What does the likely range on Winchester's score mean?
The likely range of 995 to 1,025 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.
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.
