A Few Facts About The Derbyshire Dales:
Derbyshire Dales is one of Britain's most scenic areas. It includes much of the Peak District National Park and yet is situated within two hours drive of almost half the UK population.
This central location, superb environment and quality of life is attracting forward-looking small businesses which value the Peak District and Dales image.
Statistics concerning the Derbyshire Dales.
| Population |
69,800 |
| Area (sq miles) |
307 |
| Main Towns (pop) |
Matlock 10,500
Ashbourne 7,500
Wirksworth 5,500
Darley Dale 5,000
Bakewell 4,500 |
| Rural Area |
Over 100 villages |
| Main Employment Sectors |
Public Services
ICT
Tourism
Light Engineering
Quarrying
Agriculture |
| Businesses |
Over 2,600 |
| Major local Employers |
Moy Park (Ashbourne) Ltd
John Smedley
Firth Rixson Forging Ltd
HJ Enthoven Ltd
Nenplas Co. Ltd
Derbyshire County Council |
| Distance (miles) from Matlock |
10 Chesterfield
18 Derby
19 Sheffield
25 Nottingham
35 Manchester
35 Stoke-on-Trent
10 M1 (junction 28)
40 M6 (junction 19)
33 East Midlands Airport
40 Manchester Airport |
| Rail Service |
Matlock - Derby
Hope Valley (Manchester - Sheffield) |
| Tourism |
Over 5 million visitors per annum |
What Derbyshire Dales Can Offer Your Business
One of Britain's premier scenic areas
Over half of the district is in the Peak District National Park
A central location
3.5m people live within 30 miles of the heart of the Derbyshire Dales
The motorway network is within easy reach
There are 3 airports within a travel time of 1 hour
Rail services connect the district to Manchester, Derby and London
A special business environment
A clean and green image
The perfect living and working environment
Combines rural location with easy access to conurbations
Ideally suited to modern technology and environmentally aware business
A multi-skilled local workforce
A District labour force of 31,000
Top quality secondary schools
A wide range of industrial and commercial activities, modern and traditional
Development opportunities
Sites for small to medium sized business
Market town centre retail and office premises
Training and business support services
Derbyshire Business Link offers quality business advice
Management and staff training can be arranged through the Learning and Skills Council
For more detailed information on the advantages of the Derbyshire Dales as a business base contact the Economic Development Unit on 01629 761100 or e-mail us at economicdevelopment@debyshiredales.gov.uk