Derbyshire

County in England

Coordinates:	53.1, -1.6
OS grid ref:	SK 26 56

Derbyshire sits in the East Midlands of England and is best known for much of its upland being protected as the Peak District, a patchwork of gritstone edges, limestone dales, caverns and moorland plateaus. Its highest point, Kinder Scout, and the winding valleys attract walkers, climbers and cavers, while the rural scenery is dotted with traditional villages and seasonal customs such as well-dressing.

The county mixes a strong industrial heritage with tourism and agriculture: the city of Derby remains a centre for engineering and aerospace, historic towns like Matlock and the spa town of Buxton draw visitors, and landmarks such as Chatsworth House and Chesterfield with its famous crooked spire reflect deep historic roots. Socially it combines thriving outdoor‑oriented rural communities with post‑industrial urban areas and commuter belts, making it both a popular leisure destination and an important part of regional industry.

Local Authority Districts within Derbyshire

Derbyshire postcode districts

DE4, DE5, DE6, DE7, DE11, DE45, DE55, DE56, DE65, DE72, DE73, DE75, NG10, NG20, S18, S21, S32, S33, S40, S41, S42, S43, S44, S45, SK13, SK17, SK22, SK23

Most populated places in Derbyshire

Places in Derbyshire

Alfreton Built-up area
Ashbourne Built-up area
Belper Built-up area
Bolsover Built-up area
Borrowash Built-up area
Buxton Built-up area
Chapel-en-le-Frith Built-up area
Chesterfield Built-up area
Clowne Built-up area
Creswell Built-up area
Dronfield Built-up area
Duffield Built-up area
Glossop Built-up area
Heanor Built-up area
Heanor and Loscoe Parish
Ilkeston Built-up area
Kilburn Parish
Kilburn and Horsley Woodhouse Built-up area
Killamarsh Built-up area
Long Eaton Built-up area
Matlock Built-up area
Melbourne Built-up area
New Mills Built-up area
Pinxton Built-up area
Ripley Built-up area
Shirebrook Built-up area
Staveley Built-up area
Swadlincote Built-up area
West Hallam Built-up area
Whaley Bridge Built-up area
Wingerworth Built-up area
Wirksworth Built-up area