The Corby Economy
Perfectly located in the beautiful county of Northamptonshire, Corby is a town that offers enormous economic potential and has attracted hundreds of new and growing companies in recent years. Major new developments and ambitious growth plans for Corby have earned it the title of ‘England’s fastest growing town’.
Economic Statistics:
Population – 63,100 (ONS, 2013)
Jobs by Industry – Manufacturing 30.3% (three times the national average); Services 66.4% (ONS, 2008)
Economically Active – 80.6% (compared to 77.4% nationally) for the period Oct 2012 – Sep 2013 (ONS, 2013)
Self-Employment – 11.6% (against 9.5% for rest of the country) (ONS, 2013)
Start-Ups – 2012 was a record year for company registrations with 295 start-ups (Duport, 2013)
Gross Weekly Pay– £435.80 (compared to national average of £517.80) (ONS,2013)
Major Employers:
MORRISONS
CTO HOLDINGS
TAYTO GROUP
ORCHARD HOUSE FOODS
GEFCO UK
CRP PRINT & PACKAGING
WATERMARK PACKAGING
DUBOIS
TESCO EXPRESS
GRETTON HOMES
CEVA LOGISTICS
EDDIE STOBART
WINCANTON
BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE (UK)