Cherwell vs West Northamptonshire
A side-by-side comparison of the Cherwell and West Northamptonshirelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: West Northamptonshire is the more populous; council tax is lower in West Northamptonshire; West Northamptonshire has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Cherwell | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,012 | 425,727 |
| Density | 274/km² | 309/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | — |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,583 | £2,487 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 91% | 93% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 64% | 64% |
| Aged 65+ | 17% | 17% |