Population estimates
The latest registrar general's mid year population estimate for
Peterborough local authority area is 184,500 at mid 2011 (30 June
2011). The figure represents an increase of approximately 900
persons when compared with the 2011 Census total recorded three
months earlier (27 March 2011).
2011 mid year population estimate
Key information;
- The population of Peterborough Unitary Authority area was
estimated to be 184,500 at mid 2011
- The population of Peterborough increased by 900 persons (0.5
per cent) between 2011 Census day (27 March) and the mid-year
point. By comparison the population of England and Wales increased
by 0.2 percent in the same period.
- Peterborough clearly has a much younger age profile than the
East of England and England. In all age groups up to and including
the 35-39 age group, Peterborough has proportionately more persons
than the East of England. In England, the same is true with the
exception of the 20-24 age group.
- There were 800 live births and 300 deaths in the three months
between Census day and the mid-year point. Some 300 more people
migrated into Peterborough than migrated out during the same three
month period.
- Peterborough is in the top twenty when it comes to number of
births. In the three months between Census day and the mid-year
point, the ratio of births to total Census Day 2011 population
placed Peterborough amongst the top twenty local authorities,
including London Boroughs.
- The age groups with the greatest number of persons in
Peterborough are the 25-29 and 30-34 age groups.
Please note that all figures reported are rounded and therefore
may not sum accurately.
The 2011 mid year estimate figures are
presented as a series of Fact Sheets below;
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2001 - 2011 mid year population and dwelling stock estimates
for Wards and Parishes
Peterborough Population and Dwelling Stock Estimates 2001 - 2011
(828KB, 19 pages)
Peterborough Population and Dwelling Stock Forecasts 2011-2031
(1168KB, 19 pages)
An interactive view of the Peterborough population data is
available via the Cambridgeshire
and Peterborough Atlas.
Further population data is also available from the 2011
Census.