South Derbyshire
§ This page gives an overview of the South Derbyshire local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ South Derbyshire is a district of rivers, woodlands, and market towns stretching between Derby and the Leicestershire border. Swadlincote is its largest town, historically linked to mining and pottery, while villages such as Melbourne and Repton provide charm and historical depth, with Repton renowned as the cradle of Christianity in the Midlands. The River Trent flows through the district, supporting nature reserves and recreational areas, while the National Forest brings extensive woodland and walking trails. Stately homes, reservoirs, and traditional English villages complement the varied landscapes of this southern part of Derbyshire.
South Derbyshire Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the South Derbyshire local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of South Derbyshire can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of South Derbyshire.
Key Facts about South Derbyshire
What region is South Derbyshire in? South Derbyshire is in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is South Derbyshire in? South Derbyshire is located in the county of Derbyshire.
Is South Derbyshire a city? No, South Derbyshire is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs South Derbyshire? The local authority for this district is: South Derbyshire District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Derbyshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Derbyshire County Council.
▶ Official website of South Derbyshire District Council 🔗 southderbyshire.gov.uk
Which police force covers South Derbyshire? Policing in South Derbyshire is provided by Derbyshire Constabulary 🔗 derbyshire.police.uk, which serves 9 local authority districts: Amber Valley ⁞ Bolsover ⁞ Chesterfield ⁞ Derby ⁞ Derbyshire Dales ⁞ Erewash ⁞ High Peak ⁞ North East Derbyshire ⁞ South Derbyshire.
Constituencies in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aston
- Church Gresley
- Etwall
- Hatton
- Hilton
- Linton
- Melbourne
- Midway
- Newhall and Stanton
- Repton
- Seales
- Stenson
- Swadlincote
- Willington and Findern
- Woodville
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is part-parished: 50 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 1 unparished areas.
- Ash
- Aston upon Trent
- Barrow upon Trent
- Barton Blount
- Bearwardcote
- Bretby
- Burnaston
- Calke
- Castle Gresley
- Catton
- Cauldwell
- Church Broughton
- Coton in the Elms
- Dalbury Lees
- Drakelow
- Egginton
- Elvaston
- Etwall
- Findern
- Foremark
- Foston and Scropton
- Hartshorne
- Hatton
- Hilton
- Hoon
- Ingleby
- Linton
- Lullington
- Marston on Dove
- Melbourne
- Netherseal
- Newton Solney
- Osleston and Thurvaston
- Overseal
- Radbourne
- Repton
- Rosliston
- Shardlow and Great Wilne
- Smisby
- Stanton by Bridge
- Stenson Fields
- Sutton on the Hill
- Swarkestone
- Ticknall
- Trusley
- Twyford and Stenson
- Walton upon Trent
- Weston upon Trent
- Willington
- Woodville
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in South Derbyshire
Below is a list of post towns in South Derbyshire, grouped by postcode area:
DE ▸ Swadlincote (DE11 / DE12)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire covers 31 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aston-on-Trent
- Barrow upon Trent
- Burton upon Trent *
- Clifton Campville *
- Coton in the Elms
- Derby *
- Diseworth *
- Egginton
- Etwall
- Findern
- Foremark
- Foston (South Derbyshire)
- Hartshorne
- Hatton (South Derbyshire)
- Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- Linton (South Derbyshire)
- Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- Moira *
- Netherseal *
- Newton Solney
- Overseal and Castle Gresley *
- Repton
- Rosliston
- Shardlow *
- Stanton by Bridge
- Swadlincote *
- Ticknall
- Walton-on-Trent *
- Weston-on-Trent
- Willington (South Derbyshire)
- Woodville *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of South Derbyshire.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the South Derbyshire Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- East Midlands Railway ▸ Tutbury and Hatton (DE65 5DX) ⁞ Willington (DE65 6BN)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
South Derbyshire compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how South Derbyshire compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
South Derbyshire has 15 electoral wards.
South Derbyshire has a population of 117,493 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in South Derbyshire
This chart shows the population trend for South Derbyshire from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for South Derbyshire can be found on the ONS statistics for South Derbyshire.