 According to the 2001 census, the population count of Peterborough constituency is 95,103 persons, comprising 46,131 males and 48,972 females. 67.56 % of those aged 16 – 74 are economically active, including 5.92 % umemployed; a further 12.26 % are retired and 3.08 % students. Of a total 39,760 households, 63.80 % are owner occupied, fewer than the regional (72.71 %) and national (68.72 %) averages. Turnout at the 2005 general election was 41,194 or 61.0 % of those eligible to vote, below the regional (63.6 %) and national (61.3 %) figures.
