Key statistics for Derby
Number of wards
Number of wards in the city - 18
Population
| Statistics | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Resident Population (2023) | 266,500 |
|
Aged 0-15 years |
53,500 |
|
Aged 16 – 64 years |
169,000 |
|
Aged 65 years and over |
43,900 |
Please note: numbers are rounded to the nearest 100 so do not add up to the total.
Number of all properties
114,090
Source: Valuation Office Agency (VOA), 2023/24
Indices of Deprivation (IMD) 2019 Ranking
67 out of 317
Source: Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Gov.uk 2019.
Notes: IMD rank of average score (where 1 is most deprived) out of 317 English local authorities.
Children in low-income families 2022/23
| Children | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Aged 0-15 in absolute low income families | 29% |
| Aged 0-15 in relative low income families | 33% |
Source: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Gov.uk 2024
For more information visit: Children in low income families: local area statistics - GOV.UK.
Households in fuel poverty (2022)
17%
Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, gov.uk 2024
Notes: Percentage of fuel poor households modelled using the Low Income Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE) measure.
Life expectancy at birth (2020-22)
| Gender | Life expectancy at birth |
|---|---|
| Male | 77 years |
| Female | 81 years |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), 2024 (3 year range)
Jobs
Total employee jobs - 136,000
Top 3 jobs by industry
| Industry | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17.6% |
| Human Health and Social Work | 17.6% |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade: Repair of Motorvehicles and Motorcycles | 11.8% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Register and Employment Survey (2023)
Employment and unemployment (2023-24)
| Employment and unemployment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Economically Active | 78% |
| Unemployed (model based) | 5.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Annual Population Survey (June 2023 – June 2024)
Useful links, tools and further information on Derby
There are a number of products and tools where you can find information, data and statistics about the city of Derby, it’s residents and businesses:
- Labour Market Profile (NOMIS) for Derby - Including latest data on population, employment, claimant counts, qualifications, earning, businesses.
- Local indicators for Derby (Office for National Statistics, ONS) - Explore local indicators, trends and get data for Derby on Economy, Housing, Education and skills, Health and Wellbeing and Connectivity.
- Crime Statistics (police.uk) - Latest crime statistics and trends by area.
- Indices of Deprivation 2019 - LG Inform Report (from the Local Government Association) on the Indices of Deprivation for Derby. The indices of deprivation are a measure of relative deprivation for small areas in England.
- Census 2021 Results - data and statistics from the 2021 Census on the characteristics of the population and households in Derby.