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North East Derbyshire motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in North East Derbyshire, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how North East Derbyshire compares with the East Midlands. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 59,810 +0.9% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 538 UK 444
- Battery electric cars 2,432 4.1% of cars (UK 5.8%)
- Electric share of private cars 3.5% 114th highest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 40 38 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 4.1% UK 10.0%
How many cars are there in North East Derbyshire?
There were 59,810 licensed cars in North East Derbyshire at the end of June 2026, and 75,675 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 18.2% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 538 for every 1,000 residents, 87th highest of 361 councils (UK 444).
Licensed vehicles in North East Derbyshire
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,092 | 50,609 |
| 2011 | 62,716 | 50,944 |
| 2012 | 63,373 | 51,322 |
| 2013 | 64,143 | 52,091 |
| 2014 | 65,048 | 52,884 |
| 2015 | 65,620 | 53,054 |
| 2016 | 66,665 | 53,816 |
| 2017 | 67,726 | 54,635 |
| 2018 | 68,310 | 54,953 |
| 2019 | 69,548 | 55,846 |
| 2020 | 69,008 | 55,644 |
| 2021 | 70,998 | 56,777 |
| 2022 | 71,867 | 57,066 |
| 2023 | 72,954 | 57,663 |
| 2024 | 74,120 | 58,739 |
| 2025 | 74,843 | 59,257 |
| 2026 | 75,675 | 59,810 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 514 | 482 | – |
| 2012 | 517 | 480 | – |
| 2013 | 526 | 485 | – |
| 2014 | 534 | 490 | – |
| 2015 | 535 | 493 | 473 |
| 2016 | 540 | 496 | 480 |
| 2017 | 547 | 503 | 488 |
| 2018 | 549 | 504 | 490 |
| 2019 | 556 | 509 | 493 |
| 2020 | 551 | 501 | 489 |
| 2021 | 555 | 508 | 493 |
| 2022 | 550 | 505 | 489 |
| 2023 | 550 | 505 | 489 |
| 2024 | 551 | 506 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in North East Derbyshire
52.3% of cars in North East Derbyshire run on petrol and 33.3% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 41.3% in 2019. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 7.9%, and cars that plug in 6.1%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.9% | 29.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 68.0% | 31.6% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 65.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 64.4% | 35.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 62.8% | 36.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 61.1% | 38.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 59.8% | 39.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 58.8% | 40.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 57.8% | 41.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 57.3% | 41.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 56.9% | 41.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 56.4% | 40.9% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 55.6% | 40.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 55.4% | 39.0% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 54.6% | 37.5% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 53.6% | 35.7% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| 2026 | 52.3% | 33.3% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Electric cars in North East Derbyshire
2,432 battery electric cars were licensed in North East Derbyshire at the end of June 2026, 4.1% of all cars, 145th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 3,642 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 1,581.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 3.5% are battery electric (2,012 cars), 13th highest of 35 councils in the East Midlands. Companies keep 17.3% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 4.1% of its cars overall. There are also 88 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| 2026 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in North East Derbyshire
There were 40 public chargers in North East Derbyshire on 1 July 2026, 7 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 38 for every 100,000 residents, the lowest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count fell 2.4% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 76.8 privately kept plug-in cars in North East Derbyshire (UK 12.9), the most of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 41 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 42 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 40 | 7 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| North East Derbyshire | 38 | 7 |
| Derbyshire | 119 | 45 |
| East Midlands | 122 | 47 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
North East Derbyshire has 13 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 2.8% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.3%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Derbyshire 010 | 6,887 | 296 | 4.3% | |
| North East Derbyshire 008 | 4,911 | 184 | 3.7% | |
| North East Derbyshire 006 | 4,749 | 170 | 3.6% | |
| North East Derbyshire 007 | 4,135 | 140 | 3.4% | |
| North East Derbyshire 005 | 4,740 | 152 | 3.2% | |
| North East Derbyshire 013 | 5,949 | 187 | 3.1% | |
| North East Derbyshire 002 | 4,571 | 127 | 2.8% | |
| North East Derbyshire 009 | 6,073 | 169 | 2.8% | |
| North East Derbyshire 012 | 5,366 | 150 | 2.8% | |
| North East Derbyshire 001 | 5,779 | 146 | 2.5% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| North East Derbyshire 014 | 4,648 | 116 | 2.5% | |
| North East Derbyshire 011 | 6,288 | 156 | 2.5% | |
| North East Derbyshire 004 | 4,500 | 113 | 2.5% | |
| North East Derbyshire 001 | 5,779 | 146 | 2.5% | |
| North East Derbyshire 012 | 5,366 | 150 | 2.8% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of June 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in North East Derbyshire
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 161 | 39 |
| 2022 | 169 | 41 |
| 2023 | 140 | 56 |
| 2024 | 157 | 63 |
| 2025 | 158 | 40 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in North East Derbyshire
Unleaded petrol averages 172.8p a litre across 8 filling stations in North East Derbyshire, 1.3p above the UK average. Diesel averages 198.2p, 0.5p below the UK average. Prices checked 31 Oct, 19:32.
Cheapest petrol
- EG Coal Aston Sheffield 169.9p
- Jet Intake 9 Dronfield 169.9p
- Renishaw Service Station Sheffield 169.9p
How North East Derbyshire compares
| North East Derbyshire | 538 | 4.1% | 38 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 523 | 4.2% | 119 |
| East Midlands | 483 | 4.3% | 122 |
| England | 440 | 6.2% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 444 | 5.8% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of June 2026.
Driving test centres in North East Derbyshire
There is no DVSA car practical test centre in North East Derbyshire. The nearest centres are elsewhere in Derbyshire.
Centres in Derbyshire:
DVSA publishes pass rates by centre name, with no address, so centres are placed here by the place name in the name DVSA uses. See pass rates at every test centre.
Councils in Derbyshire
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Chesterfield | 480 | 5.0% | 258 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire | 542 | 4.8% | 114 |
| Amber Valley | 533 | 4.2% | 75 |
| Bolsover | 510 | 4.2% | 156 |
| North East Derbyshire | 538 | 4.1% | 38 |
| Derbyshire Dales | 587 | 4.0% | 180 |
| High Peak | 514 | 3.7% | 108 |
| Erewash | 491 | 3.6% | 66 |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 75,675 licensed vehicles in North East Derbyshire | 26 October 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 3,771 plug-in vehicles | 26 October 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 26 October 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 26 October 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 26 October 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in North East Derbyshire run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.