Towns and cities in Derby by population
All 4 populated places in Derby, ranked by current population. The largest is Derby, with 270,468 people.
Every place in Derby, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Derby's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 312,428 against an official 275,344. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derby | 270,468 |
| 2 | Sinfin | 15,128 |
| 3 | Oakwood | 13,419 |
| 4 | Chaddesden | 13,413 |
Common questions
What is the population of Derby?
275,344, on the ONS mid-2025 estimate for Derby. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Derby?
Derby, with 270,468 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 4 recorded places in Derby by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.