Corby and East Northamptonshire
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Corby and East Northamptonshire spans the growing industrial town of Corby and the surrounding rural areas, including towns such as Thrapston, Oundle, and Raunds. Corby is known for its steelmaking heritage and Scottish cultural influence, while Oundle offers a historic market-town charm with Georgian streets and the prestigious Oundle School. The countryside is dotted with traditional villages, rolling farmland, and rivers like the Nene, providing both modern amenities and a rural lifestyle. Its central location offers easy access to Northampton, Peterborough, and the Midlands road network.
Wards in Corby and East Northamptonshire
Corby and East Northamptonshire is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Corby Rural
- Corby West
- Irthlingborough
- Kingswood
- Lloyds
- Oakley
- Oundle
- Raunds
- Thrapston
Corby and East Northamptonshire is a constituency that covers these wards in North Northamptonshire.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 26,962 | 22.81% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,761 | 6.57% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,531 | 13.14% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,588 | 19.95% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,918 | 20.23% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,446 | 17.30% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 94,496 | 81.05% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 12,758 | 10.94% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| African | 2,025 | 1.74% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 988 | 0.85% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 951 | 0.82% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 889 | 0.76% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 564 | 0.48% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 560 | 0.48% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 545 | 0.47% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 527 | 0.45% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Other Black | 452 | 0.39% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 427 | 0.37% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 345 | 0.30% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 335 | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Chinese | 300 | 0.26% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 172 | 0.15% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 124 | 0.11% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 82 | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 51 | 0.04% | 0.27% | 0.56% |