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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:

  • 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.

  • The average household size was 2.4

  • 23% of adults had no qualifications, and 22% were educated to degree level or higher

  • 22% lived alone, and 30% contained dependant children

  • 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

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

 

  • The average age of the male villagers was 32

  • The average age of the female villagers was 28

  • The oldest villager was Ann Claypole (aged 87), and the youngest Edith Tansley (one month old)

  • There were 10 babies under 12 months old

  • There was one person registered blind, but no lunatics or imbeciles (allegedly!)

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  • 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

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 oldest person was Frances Lank (aged 92) and the youngest Frederick Simpson (three weeks old)

  • There were 15 babies under 12 months old

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  • 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

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

  • The oldest person was John Welch (aged 90), living at the Royal George. The youngest, George Bull, was just four days old

  • There were 26 babies under 12 months old

  • The most popular boy's names were still John, Thomas and William!

  • The most popular girl's name was Mary, followed by Elizabeth, Ann and Sarah 

  • Four out of five (83%) of the villagers were born in Northamptonshire. None were born in Scotland, Ireland or foreign parts!

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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