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Living in Derbyshire

Where is Derby?

Located in the heart of the East Midlands, Derby approx. 160 miles from London, and there are approx. 270,000 people living here. Derby is a diverse, vibrant city that combines opportunity, education, and wellbeing with a high quality of life.

What does Derby have to offer?

Derby has a rich industrial heritage, many engineering brands are located in Derby and the surrounding area including Rolls Royce, Bombardier, Toyota and JCB, and together we all contribute to make Derby an innovative, high tech, manufacturing base.

Things to do

For outdoor pursuits, the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District National Park are right on our doorstep. Many of our staff are keen cyclists, riders, and walkers who take full advantage of the beautiful countryside around us.

For those who prefer city life, Derby offers a fantastic range of restaurants and bars, a vibrant theatre and arts scene, and historic buildings and museums that showcase our rich industrial heritage.

Transport links

Our central UK location provides outstanding connectivity and easy access to major destinations. Excellent motorway links place cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, and Sheffield within easy reach, while direct train services connect us to London, Wales, Scotland, and beyond. East Midlands Airport also offers convenient flights to cities across Europe and further afield. Many of our employees make use of the local bus network, which provides reliable and convenient transport to and from work.

Economy/Cost of Living

With affordable housing, a reasonable cost of living, and a welcoming community, Derby is an easy and appealing place to live and work. The city offers a great balance of lifestyle and opportunity, with a wide choice of quality schools and colleges, as well as the highly regarded University of Derby, renowned for its teaching excellence, research, and strong links with industry.

Fun Facts about Derby:

Population of 274,149
Centre for advanced transport manufacturing
Home of the first museum, the Silk Mill- a World Heritage site
Awarded city centre status by Queen Elizabeth II in 1977
Derby has its own “Walk of Fame” with many key Derby figures including Joseph Wright, Jedidiah Strutt, Alice Wheeldon, Florence Nightingale and Richard Arkwright names being etched in the pavement on the city streets
The Derby emblem is a Ram
River running through the heart of the city is the River Derwent
Derby was the home of Core Design (originally based on Ashbourne Road), who developed the successful video game Tomb Raider.
One of Derby’s longest-established businesses is Royal Crown Derby, which has been producing porcelain since the 1750s, they supplied crockery for the Titanic.