Kettering
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Located in North Northamptonshire, Kettering is a busy market town with a rich industrial past, surrounded by villages such as Barton Seagrave, Desborough, and Rothwell. The town offers a mix of shopping centres, parks, and cultural venues, with strong rail links to London and Leicester. The surrounding countryside includes nature reserves and walking trails.
Wards in Kettering
Kettering is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Burton and Broughton
- Clover Hill
- Corby Rural
- Desborough
- Ise
- Northall
- Rothwell and Mawsley
- Wicksteed
- Windmill
Kettering 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 | 24,680 | 22.11% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,310 | 6.55% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,576 | 13.06% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,362 | 20.03% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,161 | 19.85% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,555 | 18.41% | 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 | 90,987 | 82.27% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,705 | 6.97% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 2,594 | 2.35% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| African | 2,134 | 1.93% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 936 | 0.85% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 898 | 0.81% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 715 | 0.65% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 700 | 0.63% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 615 | 0.56% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 527 | 0.48% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Caribbean | 471 | 0.43% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 411 | 0.37% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 389 | 0.35% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 374 | 0.34% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 359 | 0.32% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 239 | 0.22% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 192 | 0.17% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 191 | 0.17% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 162 | 0.15% | 0.09% | 0.11% |