Population Projections 2024 – How has Derbyshire changed?
A detailed look at the 2024 Sub-national population estimates, examining how things have changed over recent years and what this might mean for Derbyshire. See the report here.
Unemployment – May 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in May 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.1%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.5%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – May 2026”
Unemployment – April 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in April 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.1%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.6%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – April 2026”
Area Profile and Quilt 2026
We have now published the new Area Profile and Quilt for 2026 detailing how Derbyshire’s eight districts and 64 electoral divisions rank across roughly 50 indicators. To view both the Area Profile and Quilt, head to the Area Profile page on the Observatory.
Connectivity Score – What does it mean for Derbyshire?
A detailed look at the Department for Transports Connectivity Score detailing how well connected different areas in Derbyshire are using a range of transport methods and to a range of locations. View the report here. Click here for a plain text version.
Unemployment – March 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in March 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.1%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.6%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – March 2026”
Unemployment – February 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in February 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.1%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.6%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – February 2026”
Unemployment – January 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in January 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.0%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.5%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – January 2026”
Unemployment – November 2025
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in November 2025 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.0%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.5%, matching the national average. More detailed information can be found in the Unemployment report.
Population Estimates for small geographies 2023 and 2024
The ONS have recently released the population estimates for small geographies meaning we have been able to update the Population Estimates dashboard with the most up-to-date estimates for Electoral Divisions and Wards.