Categories in Cottenham
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cottenham
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 19 | 21 years |
| Other wholesale | 8 | — |
| Shopping | 7 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 6 | 30 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 | — |
| Shopping other | 5 | — |
| Architects | 5 | — |
| Computer programming, web design | 5 | — |
Cottenham Facts
| Area | 29.3 km² |
| Population | 6,786 |
| Male Population | 3,303 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 3,483 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +58.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.9% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 40.6, Female: 42.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $52,215 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Cambridge, Cottenham |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.28743, 0.12540 |
| Postal Codes | CB24, CB25, CB4, CB5, CB6 |
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Cottenham Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,283 | 4,823 | 5,305 | 6,395 | 6,786 | 6,867 | 6,914 |
| Population Density | 146.4 / km² | 164.9 / km² | 181.4 / km² | 218.6 / km² | 232 / km² | 234.8 / km² | 236.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCottenham Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 27.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham | +58.4% | +40.7% | +27.9% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cottenham Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham | 41.6 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cottenham Population Density
Population Density: 232 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham | 6,786 | 29.3 km² | 232 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cottenham Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cottenham
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cottenham
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Cottenham Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,127 | $34,242 | $40,489 | $43,561 | $43,797 | $46,010 | $46,035 | $52,215 |
| Total GDP | $187.8M | $203.9M | $249.3M | $283.7M | $305.7M | $341M | $348.1M | $396.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Cottenham CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham | 83,121 tn | 12.25 tn | 2,841.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Cottenham CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 83,121 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,841.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/15 | 10:25 PM | 3.8 | 75.3 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/14 | 6:50 AM | 3.5 | 75.7 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/01 | 4:25 PM | 4.2 | 91.1 km | 11,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/99 | 11:10 AM | 3.3 | 84 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/94 | 10:14 PM | 3 | 72.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/94 | 10:15 AM | 4.4 | 50.2 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/92 | 1:22 AM | 3.4 | 19.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/87 | 6:09 AM | 3.4 | 72.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/84 | 2:53 AM | 3.4 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cottenham
is a village in Cambridgeshire, England. It is close to The Fens. Before the fens were drained in the 19th century Cottenham was on the last contour before the waterlogged marshes, with Ely being the nearest dry land around 12 miles (19 km) to the ..
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