North East Derbyshire: population and statistics
North East Derbyshire has a population of 107,888 (2025) across 275.6 km², or 392 people per km². It ranks 275 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 107,888 residents
- 275.6 km²
- 392 people/km²
North East Derbyshire in numbers
Population of North East Derbyshire over time
North East Derbyshire had 99,173 residents in 2015 and 107,888 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 100,978 |
| 2021 | 102,294 |
| 2022 | 103,802 |
| 2023 | 104,824 |
| 2024 | 106,550 |
| 2025 | 107,888 |
All indicators for North East Derbyshire
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 | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 77 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.6% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 237 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 49,580 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 243 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 22.3% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.7% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 45,987 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 236 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.9% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 13 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) | 71.1% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 87 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 10.0% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 318 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 18.7% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 78 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £253,810 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 199 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 8.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 14 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.2% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 25 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 2.3% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 316 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.6% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 141 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,875 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 323 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 35.9 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 283 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,475 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 309 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,422 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 243 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.0% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 159 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.1% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 195 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, North East Derbyshire ranks 23 by population.
Households renting privately: 10.0% in North East Derbyshire, compared with an average of 18.9% in East Midlands and 20.4% across the UK.
Households heated by electricity only: 2.3% in North East Derbyshire, compared with an average of 6.4% in East Midlands and 8.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,601 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Chesterfield, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Sheffield (579,517 residents), 24 km away.
Business sectors: North East Derbyshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction17.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.5% ×1.7
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.9
Where is North East Derbyshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North East Derbyshire?
North East Derbyshire has 107,888 residents (2025), ranking 275 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North East Derbyshire?
North East Derbyshire covers 275.6 km², with a density of 392 people per km².
Is the population of North East Derbyshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North East Derbyshire went from 99,173 to 107,888, a change of +8.8%.
Where is North East Derbyshire?
North East Derbyshire is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.200, longitude −1.500.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for North East Derbyshire?
In North East Derbyshire, “Households renting privately” stands at 10.0% (2021), ranking 318 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for North East Derbyshire?
In North East Derbyshire, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 2.3% (2021), ranking 316 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Which local authorities border North East Derbyshire?
The nearest to North East Derbyshire are Chesterfield (9.5 km), Bolsover (17 km), Mansfield (21 km), Derbyshire Dales (21 km), Ashfield (21 km).