South Derbyshire: population and statistics
South Derbyshire has a population of 119,441 (2025) across 338.1 km², or 353 people per km². It ranks 251 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +22.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 119,441 residents
- 338.1 km²
- 353 people/km²
South Derbyshire in numbers
Population of South Derbyshire over time
South Derbyshire had 97,682 residents in 2015 and 119,441 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 105,265 |
| 2021 | 108,051 |
| 2022 | 111,144 |
| 2023 | 114,296 |
| 2024 | 117,169 |
| 2025 | 119,441 |
All indicators for South 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 | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 226 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.6% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 112 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 51,900 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 231 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 21.1% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 265 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 34.7% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 2 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 45,239 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 93.2% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 5.9% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 75.3% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 19 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.7% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 256 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 9.9% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 292 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £261,544 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 190 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 70 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.4% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.1% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 290 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 107 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,335 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 294 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 36.3 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 279 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,915 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 279 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,520 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 108 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.5% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 93 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 | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.1% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 302 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, South Derbyshire ranks 16 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 34.7% in South Derbyshire, compared with an average of 20.8% in East Midlands and 18.6% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 11.1% in South Derbyshire, compared with an average of 19.4% in East Midlands and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 14.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Dwellings built since 2000”.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 47,357 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is East Staffordshire, 7.6 km away.
Business sectors: South Derbyshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction14.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.6% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.4
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.3
Where is South Derbyshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Derbyshire?
South Derbyshire has 119,441 residents (2025), ranking 251 of 361 local authorities.
How big is South Derbyshire?
South Derbyshire covers 338.1 km², with a density of 353 people per km².
Is the population of South Derbyshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of South Derbyshire went from 97,682 to 119,441, a change of +22.3%.
Where is South Derbyshire?
South Derbyshire is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.800, longitude −1.533.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for South Derbyshire?
In South Derbyshire, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 34.7% (2026), ranking 2 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for South Derbyshire?
In South Derbyshire, “Households without a car or van” stands at 11.1% (2021), ranking 302 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border South Derbyshire?
The nearest to South Derbyshire are East Staffordshire (7.6 km), Derby (14 km), North West Leicestershire (14 km), Erewash (19 km), Tamworth (22 km).