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Population estimates and forecasts

The latest registrar general's mid year population estimate for Peterborough local authority area is 186,400 at mid 2012 (30 June 2011). The figure represents an increase of approximately 1,900 persons when compared with the 2011 mid year estimate.

2012 mid year population estimate

Key information;

  • The population of Peterborough Unitary Authority area was estimated to be 186,400 at mid 2012
  • The population of Peterborough increased by 1,900 persons (1.0 per cent) between mid 2011 and mid 2012. 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.
  • Peterborough is the second highest local authority district in England (outside of London) when it comes to births per 1,000 population.
  • 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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  Historical Population Change
  (153KB, 2 pages)

  

  Components of Change
  (143KB, 1 pages)

  Mid Year Estimates by Age and Gender
  (29KB, 1 pages)

        

  Mid Year Estimates by Key Age Groups
  (72KB, 1 pages)

  Mid Year Estimates by National Comparison
  (192KB, 2 pages)

  

  Mid Year Estimates on Births and Deaths
  (73KB, 1 pages)

  Mid Year Estimates by Selected Geographies
  (19KB, 1 pages)

    

 

2001 - 2012 mid year population and dwelling stock estimates for wards and parishes

  Peterborough Population and Dwelling Stock Estimates 2001-2012
  (1001KB, 20 pages)

2011 - 2031 population and dwelling stock forecasts for wards and parishes

  Peterborough Population and Dwelling Stock Forecasts 2012-2031
  (442KB, 15 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.