Derby South
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Derby South covers central and southern areas of the city of Derby, including the city centre, Alvaston, Sinfin, and Normanton. It is a diverse and densely populated constituency, home to a range of ethnic communities and a broad socio-economic mix. Derby South has strong ties to the manufacturing and engineering sectors, with major employers in transport, technology, and services. The city centre features retail, entertainment, and cultural attractions, while residential neighbourhoods offer varying housing types. Public transport, education, and healthcare services are widely accessible, and the area is constantly evolving through regeneration projects and urban development.
Wards in Derby South
Derby South is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Alvaston North
- Alvaston South
- Arboretum
- Blagreaves
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock
- Darley
- Normanton
- Sinfin & Osmaston
Derby South is a constituency that covers these wards in Derby.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 30,075 | 25.15% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,207 | 9.37% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 17,641 | 14.75% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,383 | 20.39% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,143 | 16.84% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,139 | 13.50% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 61,368 | 51.78% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 16,643 | 14.04% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 9,311 | 7.86% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 7,568 | 6.39% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 4,652 | 3.93% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| African | 3,744 | 3.16% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 3,191 | 2.69% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,260 | 1.91% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Caribbean | 1,965 | 1.66% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,302 | 1.10% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 1,179 | 0.99% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Roma | 999 | 0.84% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Irish | 856 | 0.72% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 812 | 0.69% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 599 | 0.51% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 593 | 0.50% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 575 | 0.49% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 565 | 0.48% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 336 | 0.28% | 0.09% | 0.11% |