Amber Valley: population and statistics
Amber Valley has a population of 131,894 (2025) across 265.4 km², or 497 people per km². It ranks 223 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 131,894 residents
- 265.4 km²
- 497 people/km²
Amber Valley in numbers
Population of Amber Valley over time
Amber Valley had 122,835 residents in 2015 and 131,894 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 125,953 |
| 2021 | 126,442 |
| 2022 | 126,947 |
| 2023 | 128,293 |
| 2024 | 130,238 |
| 2025 | 131,894 |
All indicators for Amber Valley
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Amber Valley | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 109 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.5% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 241 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amber Valley | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 61,940 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 39.7% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 89 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.6% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 165 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 56,277 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 183 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 93.1% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 6.7% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.5% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.6% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 259 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.7% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £233,295 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 225 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 68 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amber Valley | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.9% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 71 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.5% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 272 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.5% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 144 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amber Valley | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,290 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 240 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.1 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 235 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,565 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 241 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,756 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 200 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Amber Valley | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.6% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 119 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Amber Valley | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.8% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 183 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Amber Valley ranks 9 by population.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 93.1% in Amber Valley, compared with an average of 87.9% in East Midlands and 77.6% across the UK.
Households heated by electricity only: 4.5% in Amber Valley, compared with an average of 6.4% in East Midlands and 8.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
Business sectors: Amber Valley
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.0
- Construction16.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2% ×1.2
Where is Amber Valley?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amber Valley?
Amber Valley has 131,894 residents (2025), ranking 223 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Amber Valley?
Amber Valley covers 265.4 km², with a density of 497 people per km².
Is the population of Amber Valley growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Amber Valley went from 122,835 to 131,894, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Amber Valley?
Amber Valley is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.000, longitude −1.400.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for Amber Valley?
In Amber Valley, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 93.1% (2021), ranking 10 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for Amber Valley?
In Amber Valley, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 4.5% (2021), ranking 272 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Which local authorities border Amber Valley?
The nearest to Amber Valley are Ashfield (8.7 km), Derby (10 km), Broxtowe (10 km), Erewash (11 km), Nottingham (18 km).