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South Derbyshire motoring statistics

How many cars and electric cars are registered in South Derbyshire, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how South Derbyshire compares with the East Midlands. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.

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80,386 licensed vehicles in South Derbyshire
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  • Licensed cars 65,432 +1.0% on a year earlier
  • Private cars per 1,000 people 537 UK 441
  • Battery electric cars 2,802 4.3% of cars (UK 5.4%)
  • Electric share of private cars 3.8% 35th highest of 361 councils
  • Public chargers 134 114 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
  • Company-registered cars 3.5% UK 9.9%

How many cars are there in South Derbyshire?

There were 65,432 licensed cars in South Derbyshire at the end of March 2026, and 80,386 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 35.8% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 537 for every 1,000 residents, 79th highest of 361 councils (UK 441).

Licensed vehicles in South Derbyshire

Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.

Licensed cars and vehicles in South Derbyshire at the end of March each year
Year All vehiclesCars
2010 57,79648,168
2011 61,03451,171
2012 61,67951,926
2013 60,11850,529
2014 61,50651,602
2015 62,70752,633
2016 64,48153,730
2017 65,94054,848
2018 66,79055,664
2019 69,63157,831
2020 71,36059,408
2021 72,56059,884
2022 75,00061,459
2023 76,50862,817
2024 78,02163,851
2025 79,33864,773
2026 80,38665,432

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Licensed vehicles by type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 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.

Cars per 1,000 residents at mid-year, South Derbyshire compared
Year South DerbyshireEast MidlandsUnited Kingdom
2011 542482–
2012 544480–
2013 532485–
2014 538490–
2015 543493473
2016 548496480
2017 552503488
2018 560504490
2019 565509493
2020 560501489
2021 562508493
2022 557505489
2023 553505489
2024 548506490

Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated

Petrol, diesel and electric cars in South Derbyshire

53.1% of cars in South Derbyshire run on petrol and 33.0% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 42.6% in 2019. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 6.9%, and cars that plug in 6.6%.

Cars by fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel mix over time

Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.

Share of licensed cars by fuel type in South Derbyshire, end of March each year
Year PetrolDieselHybridBattery electricPlug-in hybrid
2010 70.5%29.0%0.2%0.0%0.0%
2011 69.7%29.5%0.6%0.0%0.0%
2012 65.7%31.3%2.8%0.0%0.0%
2013 64.5%34.5%0.7%0.0%0.0%
2014 62.3%36.8%0.8%0.0%0.0%
2015 60.3%38.6%0.9%0.0%0.0%
2016 58.7%40.1%1.0%0.1%0.1%
2017 57.3%41.5%1.0%0.1%0.1%
2018 56.4%42.4%0.8%0.1%0.1%
2019 56.0%42.6%0.9%0.1%0.2%
2020 55.8%42.5%1.1%0.2%0.3%
2021 55.6%42.0%1.5%0.3%0.4%
2022 55.4%41.0%2.1%0.7%0.7%
2023 54.9%39.4%3.3%1.1%1.0%
2024 55.0%37.8%3.9%1.7%1.2%
2025 54.1%35.7%5.3%2.8%1.7%
2026 53.1%33.0%6.9%4.3%2.3%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Electric cars in South Derbyshire

2,802 battery electric cars were licensed in South Derbyshire at the end of March 2026, 4.3% of all cars, 80th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 4,301 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 1,808.

Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 3.8% are battery electric (2,403 cars), 2nd highest of 35 councils in the East Midlands. Companies keep 14.2% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 3.5% of its cars overall. There are also 68 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.

Battery electric share of licensed cars, South Derbyshire compared, end of March each year
Year South DerbyshireEast MidlandsUnited Kingdom
2016 0.1%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 0.2%0.2%0.3%
2021 0.3%0.4%0.7%
2022 0.7%0.8%1.3%
2023 1.1%1.3%2.1%
2024 1.7%1.9%3.0%
2025 2.8%2.7%4.1%
2026 4.3%3.9%5.4%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Public EV chargers in South Derbyshire

There were 134 public chargers in South Derbyshire on 1 July 2026, 25 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 114 for every 100,000 residents, 119th lowest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count rose 3.9% from 1 January 2026.

For every public charger there are 28.5 privately kept plug-in cars in South Derbyshire (UK 11.9), 47th most of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.

Public chargers

Public EV chargers in South Derbyshire by date
Date All public chargers50kW and above
Jan 2026 12921
Apr 2026 13225
Jul 2026 13425

Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated

Chargers per 100,000 residents

Public chargers per 100,000 residents, South Derbyshire compared
Area All chargers50kW and above
South Derbyshire 11421
Derbyshire 11945
East Midlands 12247
England 17341
UK 17542

Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated

Electric cars by neighbourhood

South Derbyshire has 12 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 3.3% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.7%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.

Neighbourhoods in South Derbyshire with the highest battery electric share of privately kept vehicles
Neighbourhood (MSOA) Private vehicles Battery electric Electric share Plug-in share
South Derbyshire 001 6,730 314 4.7% 7.0%
South Derbyshire 004 7,338 320 4.4% 6.8%
South Derbyshire 005 4,601 196 4.3% 7.3%
South Derbyshire 002 8,227 339 4.1% 6.1%
South Derbyshire 011 8,956 311 3.5% 5.1%
South Derbyshire 003 6,911 226 3.3% 5.3%
South Derbyshire 006 4,752 159 3.3% 5.8%
South Derbyshire 012 6,373 171 2.7% 4.2%
South Derbyshire 013 5,405 133 2.5% 3.6%
South Derbyshire 009 4,463 105 2.4% 3.8%
Lowest electric shares
South Derbyshire 008 5,824 130 2.2% 3.3%
South Derbyshire 007 5,144 116 2.3% 3.6%
South Derbyshire 009 4,463 105 2.4% 3.8%
South Derbyshire 013 5,405 133 2.5% 3.6%
South Derbyshire 012 6,373 171 2.7% 4.2%

Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of March 2026.

Road traffic and collisions in South Derbyshire

Reported injury collisions

Police-reported injury collisions in South Derbyshire, 2021 to 2025
Year CollisionsKilled or seriously injured
2021 16845
2022 19842
2023 16941
2024 17953
2025 15044

Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated

More road safety figures

Petrol and diesel prices in South Derbyshire

Unleaded petrol averages 171.9p a litre across 15 filling stations in South Derbyshire, 0.2p above the UK average. Diesel averages 194.0p, 0.6p below the UK average. Prices checked 16 Sept, 16:47.

Cheapest petrol

  1. Essar Oil UK Midway Fuel Station Swadlincote 165.9p
  2. Sainsbury's Swadlincote Swadlincote 165.9p
  3. Asda Woodville Burton Road Woodville 166.7p

Every filling station and price in South Derbyshire

How South Derbyshire compares

South Derbyshire compared with Derbyshire, the East Midlands, England, the UK
South Derbyshire 537 4.3% 3.8% 3.5% 114 28.5
Derbyshire 520 3.8% 3.1% 5.3% 119 21.9
East Midlands 479 3.9% 2.9% 5.9% 122 18.1
England 437 5.8% 2.9% 10.6% 173 12.4
United Kingdom4415.4%2.8%9.9%17511.9

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 March 2026.

Councils in Derbyshire

Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.

Councils in Derbyshire
Chesterfield 476 4.7% 2.7% 11.6% 258 9.0
South Derbyshire 537 4.3% 3.8% 3.5% 114 28.5
Amber Valley 529 3.8% 3.1% 5.0% 75 36.1
Bolsover 506 3.8% 2.9% 5.8% 156 13.8
Derbyshire Dales 584 3.6% 3.1% 3.6% 180 16.1
North East Derbyshire 532 3.6% 3.0% 4.2% 38 63.7
High Peak 511 3.4% 2.9% 3.8% 108 20.5
Erewash 488 3.3% 2.7% 4.8% 66 37.9

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed vehicles Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 80,386 licensed vehicles in South Derbyshire 15 September 2026
Plug-in and electric vehicles Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 4,415 plug-in vehicles 15 September 2026
Public chargers Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport 1 July 2026 121,171 public chargers (UK) 15 September 2026
Population Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics Mid-2024 404 areas 15 September 2026
Neighbourhoods Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales 15 September 2026
  • Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in South 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.
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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.