South Derbyshire
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
South Derbyshire includes the rapidly growing town of Swadlincote and numerous rural villages spread across an expansive geographical area. It is one of the fastest-growing parts of Derbyshire in terms of population and housing development. The economy includes manufacturing, logistics, and retail, supported by good road access via the A50 and A38. The National Forest covers parts of the constituency, adding to its environmental and recreational value. South Derbyshire offers a mix of traditional market towns and modern housing estates, with increasing investment in infrastructure, transport, schools, and health services to support the area's ongoing growth.
Wards in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aston
- Church Gresley
- Etwall
- Linton
- Melbourne
- Midway
- Newhall and Stanton
- Repton
- Seales
- Stenson
- Swadlincote
- Willington and Findern
- Woodville
South Derbyshire is a constituency that covers these wards in South 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.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 20,607 | 21.06% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,145 | 6.28% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,074 | 13.36% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,487 | 18.89% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,695 | 21.15% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,860 | 19.27% | 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 | 85,193 | 90.01% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 2,413 | 2.55% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 2,336 | 2.47% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 678 | 0.72% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 597 | 0.63% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 547 | 0.58% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 452 | 0.48% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| African | 419 | 0.44% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Irish | 383 | 0.40% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Pakistani | 369 | 0.39% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 291 | 0.31% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Caribbean | 268 | 0.28% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Chinese | 265 | 0.28% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 162 | 0.17% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 87 | 0.09% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 82 | 0.09% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 44 | 0.05% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 39 | 0.04% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 28 | 0.03% | 0.43% | 1.08% |