What is the population of north northamptonshire

The English region with the largest population increase was the East of England, which grew by around 8.3% or 488,000 more residents. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1.9% or around 50,000 people. In Wales, the population grew by 1.4% or 44,000 people.

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In North Northamptonshire, the population size has increased by 13.5%, from around 316,900 in 2011 to 359,500 in 2021. This is higher than the overall increase for England (6.6%), where the population grew by nearly 3.5 million to 56,489,800.

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Nearby areas like Peterborough and Milton Keynes have seen their populations increase by around 17.5% and 15.3%, respectively, while others such as South Kesteven saw an increase of 7.2% and Huntingdonshire saw smaller growth (6.7%).

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The largest population increases in the East Midlands have been seen in Harborough and West Northamptonshire, where the populations have grown by 14.3% and 13.5%, respectively.

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At the other end of the scale, Chesterfield has seen a fall of 0.2%.

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At 13.5%, North Northamptonshire's population increase is higher than the increase for the East Midlands (7.7%).

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Tower Hamlets saw the largest percentage growth in population in England, increasing 22.1% between 2011 and 2021. Dartford was second, increasing 20.0%.

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Some local authority areas have seen their populations decline. Kensington and Chelsea had an estimated population of 143,400 in 2021, which was around 15,200 fewer than in 2011 and a decrease of 9.6%.

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The total population of local authority areas varies a lot, from Birmingham with around 1,144,900 people to the Isles of Scilly with around 2,100 people. The sizes of these circles are proportionate to the size of the population in each local authority area.

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Area selected: North Northamptonshire

Population Population Density Population Growth

Area type

Unitary Authority

Land area

987 square kilometres

international migration

0.3%

North Northamptonshire Population

The population of North Northamptonshire is 350,448 according to mid-2020 population figures published by the ONS. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2022 population of North Northamptonshire to be 354,931. In the year between mid-2019 and mid-2020, the population in North Northamptonshire grew by an estimated 2,220 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2020, the population grew by 32,489. Compare population by area.

North Northamptonshire's population growth rate between mid-2019 and mid-2020 was 0.6%, which is 0.5% lower than the average population growth rate in North Northamptonshire for the ten years prior to mid-2020 (1.1%).

North Northamptonshire covers an area of 987 square kilometres (381 square miles) and has a population density of 355 people per square kilometre (km2), based on the latest population estimates taken in mid-2020. That figure has increased by 33 people per km2 over the past decade.

Compared to England's figures

  • North Northamptonshire's population of 350,448 is equivalent to 0.6% of England's 56,550,138 total population. North Northamptonshire is the 11th unitary authority in England (of 59 total) when ordered by total population.
  • North Northamptonshire's population growth rate of 0.64% is 0.17% higher than England's current population growth rate of 0.47%. North Northamptonshire is the 15th unitary authority in England (of 59 total) when ordered by population growth rate.
  • North Northamptonshire's population density of 355 people per km2 is 79 people per km2 lower than England's 434 people per km2. North Northamptonshire is the 44th Unitary Authority in England (of 59 total) when ordered by population density.

What causes population change in North Northamptonshire

Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, net internal migration into North Northamptonshire was 779, and net international migration into North Northamptonshire was 1,024.

North Northamptonshire's fertility rate (the total number of children that would be born to the average woman in North Northamptonshire if she were to live to the end of her child-bearing years) of 1.78, and birth rate (the number of live births per thousand of population per year) of 2.7, led to population increases of 929 during the year, and North Northamptonshire's death rate or mortality rate (the number of deaths per thousand of population per year) of 1.8 resulted in a 627 population decrease. In total, a net 302 person natural increase.

Compared to figures for England

  • North Northamptonshire's fertility rate of 1.78 is 0.19 higher than England's fertility rate of 1.59
  • North Northamptonshire's birth rate of 2.7 births per thousand people is 8.0 lower than England's birth rate, and North Northamptonshire's death rate or mortality rate of 1.8 people per thousand is 8.2 lower than England's death rate
  • North Northamptonshire's annual net international migration rate of 0.29% is below the English average of 0.4%

Historic North Northamptonshire Population Change Components

During the past decade, internal migration has fallen from a net inflow of 1,114 in 2011 to a net 779 inflow. International migration has risen from a net inflow of 558 in 2011 to an inflow of 1,024 in 2020.

The natural increase in population, due to births and deaths, has fallen from an annual net increase of 416 people in 2011 to 302 in 2020.

Internal migration was the largest driver of population change over the past decade, representing circa 49% of the total change in population.

North Northamptonshire historic population from 2011 to 2020

North Northamptonshire's population, population density, and population growth rate, over the past decade.

Figures reported by the ONS in 2021.

North Northamptonshire forecast population from 2023 to 2043

North Northamptonshire's forecast, population density, and population growth rate, over the next twenty years. Figures reported by the ONS in 2018.

The population of North Northamptonshire is forecast to be 78,510 in 2025 and 82,444 in 2030.

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Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. Data sources: ONS Local statistics

What is the population of Northamptonshire 2022?

Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2022 population of North Northamptonshire to be 354,931. In the year between mid-2019 and mid-2020, the population in North Northamptonshire grew by an estimated 2,220 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2020, the population grew by 32,489.

What is the biggest town in Northamptonshire?

List of settlements.

How many houses are in North Northamptonshire?

North Northants recorded 148,900, an increase of 12.3%, while West Northants saw an increase of 11.3%, 172,600 households.

What percentage of Northampton is black?

Black/ Black British African more than doubled from 1.4% to 3.1%. The estimated number of Indians in Northampton has been reduced by over 2,000, whilst Bangladeshi's have been increased by over 1,500.