England · district councils · 2024-25
South Derbyshire Council budget and spending
South Derbyshire Council had net current service expenditure of £20.3m in 2024-25, about £170 for each of its 119,441 residents. By total budget it is 67th highest of 164 district councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £20.3m
- Spend per resident
- £170
- 71st of 164 district councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 119,441
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 67th
- of 164 district councils
This is the council budget only (net current service expenditure). NHS, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest are not included. In two-tier counties, education and social care sit with the county, not the district.
Where South Derbyshire Council spends its money
- Environment£8.0m
39.7% of the budget
- Culture£5.3m
26.4% of the budget
- Planning£2.4m
11.9% of the budget
- Central and other£2.3m
11.4% of the budget
- Housing£2.1m
10.3% of the budget
- Highways and transport£63,000
0.3% of the budget
District councils run bins, planning, housing and leisure. Social care and education sit with the county council, so district budgets are far smaller and are only compared with other districts.
Benefits spending in South Derbyshire
Across six benefits, £195.2m was paid out in South Derbyshire in the 12 months to March 2026, about £1,634 per resident. That is 213th highest of 315 areas per person and 231st by total pounds, and 23.7% below the England and Wales figure of £2,142.
- Universal Credit£107.7m
- Personal Independence Payment£54.9m
- Disability Living Allowance£17.4m
- Employment and Support Allowance£8.7m
- Housing Benefit£8.7m
- Carer's Allowance£8.4m
Covers six benefits only: Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit, DLA, Carer's Allowance and ESA. Excludes the State Pension, the largest welfare line. Compiled by the TaxPayers' Alliance from DWP Stat-Xplore, not a DWP borough publication. England and Wales, £133.1 billion in the 12 months to March 2026. Do not add this to the council budget: Housing Benefit is in both.
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South Derbyshire Council: common questions
How much does South Derbyshire Council spend?
South Derbyshire Council had net current service expenditure of £20.3m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does South Derbyshire Council spend per resident?
About £170 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £20.3m and an ONS population estimate of 119,441. That is 71st highest of 164 district councils.
What does South Derbyshire Council spend most on?
Environment is the largest service line at £8.0m, 39.7% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much is spent on benefits in South Derbyshire?
£195.2m was paid out in the 12 months to March 2026 on six benefits (Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit, DLA, Carer's Allowance and ESA), about £1,634 per resident. That ranks 213th of 315 areas per person. It excludes the State Pension and is not part of the council budget.