Corby is a town in North Northamptonshire, England, located 23 miles (37 km) north-east of Northampton. ... At the 2011 Census, the town had a population of 54,927, while the borough had a population of 61,255.

When did Corby become a town?

The large number of Scots that settled in Corby led to the town becoming known as 'Little Scotland. ' The population rose from around 1,500 to more than 10,000 by the end of the decade. In 1950, Corby was designated a new town as part of plans to alleviate the housing shortages following the Second World War.

Is Corby poor?

- However, many residents face challenges associated with poverty and deprivation, a third of Corby's population live in areas categorised among the 20% most deprived in the country.