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2001
The
estimated population for
Cottingham is based on the 2001 Census returns for Corby's rural west ward (which covers Cottingham, Middleton and East Carlton)
and the 2001 electoral register for Cottingham.
|
Rural west
ward |
Estimate
for Cottingham |
Population |
1,510 |
910 |
Adults |
1,238 |
746 |
Children (under 16) |
272 |
164 |
For Cottingham, Middleton and
East Carlton:
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The average age of the
population was 43.6
-
62% of adults were married or remarried, 19% were
single, 7% divorced, 1% separated and 11% widowed.
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The average household size
was 2.4
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23% of adults had no
qualifications, and 22% were educated to degree level or higher
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22% lived alone, and
30% contained dependant children
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11% didn't own a car or
van, but more than half (51%) owned two or more
Figures rounded to nearest
whole number
To compare these statistics
with national averages, visit the
national statistics 2001 Census website
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1901
In 1901, there were
519 people living in
Cottingham:
Cottingham
|
Male |
Female |
Total |
Population |
253 |
266 |
519 |
Adults |
161 |
181 |
342 |
Children (under 16) |
92 |
85 |
177 |
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The
average age of the male villagers was 32
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The
average age of the female villagers was 28
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The oldest villager was Ann Claypole (aged 87), and the youngest
Edith Tansley (one month old)
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There
were 10 babies under 12 months old
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There
was one person registered blind, but no lunatics or imbeciles (allegedly!)
The
most popular boy's name was John, followed by William, Thomas, Charles,
George and James
The
most popular girl's name was Elizabeth, followed by Mary, Sarah and Annie
Nearly
three quarters (71%) of the villagers were born in Cottingham
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1881
In 1881, there were
631 people living in
Cottingham:
Cottingham
|
Male |
Female |
Total |
Population |
319 |
312 |
631 |
Adults |
183 |
185 |
368 |
Children (under 16) |
136 |
127 |
263 |
The
most popular boy's name was again John, followed by William
and Thomas
The
most popular girl's name was Mary, followed by
Elizabeth and Sarah
Nearly
three quarters (70%) of the villagers were born in Cottingham
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1841
In 1841, the population
of Cottingham was 623 with 411 people living in Middleton.
Cottingham
|
Male |
Female |
Total |
Population |
288 |
335 |
623 |
Adults |
136 |
160 |
296 |
Children (under 16) |
152 |
175 |
327 |
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The
oldest person was John Welch (aged 90),
living at the Royal George. The youngest, George
Bull, was just four days old
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There
were 26 babies under 12 months old
-
The
most popular boy's names were still John, Thomas
and William!
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The
most popular girl's name was Mary, followed by Elizabeth, Ann and Sarah
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Four
out of five (83%) of the villagers were born in Northamptonshire. None
were born in Scotland, Ireland or foreign parts!
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1800
In 1800, the population
of Cottingham and Middleton combined was 882.
1524
In 1524, there was an
estimated 400 people living in Cottingham and Middleton combined.
1086
The
Domesday Book of 1086 records 39 households in Cottingham. Based on
scholars' estimate that average family size at that time was 4.68, this means
there would have been around 183 people in Cottingham at the time of the
Domesday Survey.
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