North East Derbyshire

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North East Derbyshire comprises a mix of former mining towns and newer residential developments, including places like Dronfield, Clay Cross, and Eckington. The area is undergoing change, with regeneration efforts focusing on housing, infrastructure, and employment. Proximity to Sheffield and Chesterfield makes it a convenient location for commuters, while still offering its own local centres and amenities. The economy is varied, with sectors such as construction, logistics, retail, and public services playing significant roles. Green spaces and countryside areas surround the more urbanised towns, giving residents access to both convenience and outdoor recreation.

Wards in North East Derbyshire

North East Derbyshire is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.

  • Ashover
  • Barlow & Holmesfield
  • Brampton & Walton
  • Clay Cross North
  • Clay Cross South
  • Coal Aston
  • Dronfield North
  • Dronfield South
  • Dronfield Woodhouse
  • Eckington North
  • Eckington South & Renishaw
  • Gosforth Valley
  • Grassmoor
  • Killamarsh East
  • Killamarsh West
  • North Wingfield Central
  • Ridgeway & Marsh Lane
  • Staveley Central
  • Staveley North
  • Tupton
  • Unstone
  • Whittington
  • Wingerworth

North East Derbyshire is a constituency that covers these wards in Chesterfield / North East Derbyshire.

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 17,415 18.60% 1,004,082 20.35% 12,506,535 20.76%
18 to 24 5,832 6.23% 427,551 8.66% 5,008,522 8.31%
25 to 34 10,470 11.18% 624,485 12.65% 8,098,257 13.44%
35 to 49 15,986 17.08% 912,213 18.48% 11,575,752 19.22%
50 to 64 20,786 22.20% 994,272 20.15% 11,745,365 19.50%
65 and over 23,121 24.70% 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 88,364 95.59% 79.56% 74.42%
Other White 1,236 1.34% 5.30% 6.15%
White and Black Caribbean 386 0.42% 0.95% 0.86%
White and Asian 343 0.37% 0.63% 0.82%
Indian 291 0.31% 4.71% 3.13%
Irish 279 0.30% 0.56% 0.85%
Other Asian 255 0.28% 0.95% 1.63%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups 228 0.25% 0.53% 0.78%
Chinese 213 0.23% 0.47% 0.75%
African 192 0.21% 1.70% 2.50%
Any other ethnic group 174 0.19% 1.00% 1.55%
Pakistani 122 0.13% 1.46% 2.66%
White and Black African 121 0.13% 0.29% 0.42%
Caribbean 106 0.11% 0.63% 1.05%
Other Black 57 0.06% 0.33% 0.50%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller 24 0.03% 0.09% 0.11%
Arab 20 0.02% 0.27% 0.56%
Roma 16 0.02% 0.15% 0.17%
Bangladeshi 12 0.01% 0.43% 1.08%
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