Mid Derbyshire

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Mid Derbyshire includes the affluent suburbs and villages north and east of Derby, such as Duffield, Belper, and Little Eaton. It combines desirable residential areas with rural landscapes, offering strong appeal for commuters and families. The local economy features education, healthcare, professional services, and a growing number of small and independent businesses. The area benefits from good schools, community amenities, and access to Derby city, making it attractive for professionals. Belper, with its industrial heritage and riverside charm, is a notable cultural centre in the area. Overall, Mid Derbyshire balances rural character with accessibility and modern amenities.

Wards in Mid Derbyshire

Mid Derbyshire is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.

  • Allestree
  • Alport & South West Parishes
  • Belper East
  • Belper North
  • Belper South
  • Chaddesden North
  • Duffield & Quarndon
  • Little Eaton & Stanley
  • Oakwood
  • Ockbrook & Borrowash
  • Spondon
  • West Hallam & Dale Abbey

Mid Derbyshire is a constituency that covers these wards in Amber Valley / Derby / Erewash.

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.

Population by age group, June 2022
Age Band Constituency (Number) Constituency (%) Region (Number) Region (%) England & Wales (Number) England & Wales (%)
0 to 17 16,463 18.71% 1,004,082 20.35% 12,506,535 20.76%
18 to 24 5,648 6.42% 427,551 8.66% 5,008,522 8.31%
25 to 34 8,960 10.18% 624,485 12.65% 8,098,257 13.44%
35 to 49 15,677 17.81% 912,213 18.48% 11,575,752 19.22%
50 to 64 19,881 22.59% 994,272 20.15% 11,745,365 19.50%
65 and over 21,378 24.29% 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.

Population by ethnic group March 2021
Ethnic Group Constituency (Number) Constituency (%) Region (%) England & Wales (%)
English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British 81,462 92.58% 79.56% 74.42%
Other White 1,784 2.03% 5.30% 6.15%
White and Black Caribbean 698 0.79% 0.95% 0.86%
Indian 660 0.75% 4.71% 3.13%
Irish 508 0.58% 0.56% 0.85%
White and Asian 492 0.56% 0.63% 0.82%
Chinese 395 0.45% 0.47% 0.75%
African 312 0.35% 1.70% 2.50%
Other Asian 295 0.34% 0.95% 1.63%
Any other ethnic group 283 0.32% 1.00% 1.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups 271 0.31% 0.53% 0.78%
Caribbean 247 0.28% 0.63% 1.05%
Pakistani 225 0.26% 1.46% 2.66%
White and Black African 123 0.14% 0.29% 0.42%
Other Black 90 0.10% 0.33% 0.50%
Arab 58 0.07% 0.27% 0.56%
Bangladeshi 43 0.05% 0.43% 1.08%
Roma 25 0.03% 0.15% 0.17%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller 24 0.03% 0.09% 0.11%
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