Corby is a town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Northampton. In 2021, the parish had a population of 62,341, while the wider built-up area had a population of 68,160. From 1974 to 2021, it was the administrative headquarters of the Borough of Corby; at the 2021 census, the former borough had a population of 75,571. Corby was once known as "Little Scotland" due to the large number of Scottish workers who came to work in its steelworks. Corby has undergone regeneration with the opening of Corby railway station and Corby International Pool in 2009 and the Corby Cube in 2010. The Cube houses a 450-seat theatre, public library and other community amenities.

Infobox

Area

19 km2 (7 sq mi)

Population

62,341 (2021 census)

• Density

3,195/km2 (8,280/sq mi)

OS grid reference

SP882885

Civil parish

Corby

Unitary authority

North Northamptonshire

Ceremonial county

Northamptonshire

Region

East Midlands

Country

England

Sovereign state

United Kingdom

Areas of the town

List Cottingham Great Oakley Rockingham Snatchill Stanion Weldon

Post town

Corby

Postcode district

NN17, NN18

Dialling code

01536

Police

Northamptonshire

Fire

Northamptonshire

Ambulance

East Midlands

UK Parliament

Corby and East Northamptonshire

Website

Corby Town Council

Tables

Coat of arms of Corby · Arms

Notes Granted to the Urban District Council on 3 March 1958, then the District Council on 30 September 1976, then the Town Council on 17 December 2021. Crest On a wreath of the colours a corbie wings elevated Sable beaked membered gorged with a ducal coronet and chained Or its dexter claw resting on a gad of steel Proper. Escutcheon Gules a cross p