Quality People

With a travel to work population of 1.5 million and access to six million people within one hour, availability of a skilled workforce is one of Derby's main strengths.

Derby is home to the University of Derby and 15 universities are based within one hour of the city, offering access to a talented workforce.

Derby has quickly become a place for both young professionals and families and this is evident as the biggest increase in the local population is that of 25-34 year old professionals. The city has well above national average representation of the higher end of the demographic profile and average salaries top the region.

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