Derbyshire Observatory
The Derbyshire Observatory provides a wide range of information about Derbyshire and its local areas. The information helps to build a picture of life in Derbyshire and improves our understanding of the needs of our local communities. It is used to inform decision-making and service planning, ensuring our services meet the needs of local residents.
The statistics are presented in easy-to-use formats such as Power BI dashboards, interactive maps and documents that can be viewed or downloaded. Useful links are also provided to other research and reports that are relevant to Derbyshire.
If you have any comments, suggestions or problems we would really like to hear from you, email: research@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Population of Derbyshire
Detailed figures and infographics about the population of Derbyshire are published on the Derbyshire Observatory.
More information about the county's population, covering topics like age, household type, education, health, accommodation and occupation, is available from the 2021 Census.
Census 2011
The census is carried out every 10 years by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and is the only time every person and household is counted right across the UK.
In the 10 years since the previous national census people have come and gone, families have grown, expectations and lifestyles have altered. As a result, the face of Derbyshire has changed.
The 2021 census is vital in measuring these changes. A number of questions vary with each census for example, voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity, and a question on whether they have previously served in the UK armed forces were included for the first time. Other changes included updating the marriage and civil partnership question to a two-stage process and modifying the household relationship question to include "Legally registered civil partner" and half-siblings.
The information it supplies will help decision makers improve and develop public services. Its findings affect everyone.
A range of Census information along with Census profiles can be found on the Derbyshire Observatory.
For more information email: research@derbyshire.gov.uk.
You can also visit the official Office for National Statistics (ONS) 2021 Census.
Economy
For economic related information for Derbyshire please visit the economy and employment section of the Derbyshire Observatory.
For more information email: research@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Unemployment statistics
Unemployment figures are published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which include Universal Credit claimants. This is now the headline measure of unemployment.
The number of people out of work and claiming benefits is an important indicator of the economic health of an area.
Comparisons between different areas can be made by showing the number of benefit claimants as a proportion of the total population of working age to give an unemployment rate.
Employment and unemployment statistics for Derbyshire are available in the Derbyshire Observatory.
Area profiles
Area profiles are a way of understanding the life in local communities and help us find ways to make improvements by looking at the latest available data across a range of indicators.
They can help:
- identify key issues such as crime, health, deprivation, economic activity and education
- highlight geographical differences between areas
- influence policy and resource decisions
- assess how well an area is performing compared to the county as a whole
Area profiles and Derbyshire Quilt
The area profiles are updated each year and provide information at electoral division, district and county level.
The Derbyshire Quilt provides an overview of all the indicators and shows the rank position of each electoral division or district in terms of their performance for a particular indicator.
For more information email: research@derbyshire.gov.uk.