Harborough vs Rugby
A side-by-side comparison of the Harborough and Rugbylocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Rugby is the more populous; council tax is lower in Harborough; Rugby has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Harborough | Rugby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,626 | 114,362 |
| Density | 165/km² | 326/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,390 | £2,483 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 79% | 91% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 60% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 22% | 18% |