Rutland vs South Kesteven
A side-by-side comparison of the Rutland and South Kestevenlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: South Kesteven is the more populous; council tax is lower in South Kesteven; Rutland has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Rutland | South Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,048 | 143,405 |
| Density | 108/km² | 152/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 1% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,738 | £2,260 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 93% |
| Aged under 16 | 16% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 58% | 59% |
| Aged 65+ | 25% | 23% |