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Car Licence Statistics in the East Midlands
We analysed data from the Department for Transport to find neighborhoods in the East Midlands with the biggest increase in cars over the past five years. These areas will feel noticeably busier at rush hour and residents may struggle to find parking more than they did a few years ago. To see how the East Midlands compares to other regions, see our article Roads Feel More Congested Than Ever? Worst Postcodes Revealed.
In the five years ending Q3 2023, the number of cars in the East Midlands increased from 2,428,505 to 2,537,328. Residents have to content with an additional 108,823 cars on the road now—4.5% more than five years ago.
| Car Licence Stats for the East Midlands | |
|---|---|
| Cars in Q3 2018 | 2,428,505 |
| Cars in Q3 2023 | 2,537,328 |
| Change | 108,823 |
| % Change | 4.5% |
Areas of the East Midlands with Significantly More Cars
Nearly every area in the East Midlands saw an increase in the number of cars in the five years heading into 2024.
Leicestershire had the biggest raw increase in licenced cars in the five years ending Q3 2023, rising by 28,535 from 380,147 to 408,682, a rise of 7.5%. But in terms of a percentage increase, Harborough (an area within Leicestershire) had the largest increase of 27.4% (rising from 54,032 to 68,838 cars).
Only two areas lost cars over this 5-year period: Derby (down 1.3% to 117,573 cars) and Erewash, within Derbyshire (down 3.1% to 57,976 cars).
- Biggest numeric increase in cars: Leicestershire (up 28,535)
- Biggest percentage increase in cars: Harborough, within Leicestershire (up 27.4%)
- Biggest number drop in cars: Derby (down 1,535)
- Biggest percentage drop in cars: Erewash, within Derbyshire (down 3.1%)
Car Licence Stats for East Midlands
Below is car licence data for all East Midland areas, showing the number of cars and the absolute and percentage changes over the past five years, ordered alphabetically. See how many more cars are in your area today.
| Area in East Midlands | Number of Licenced Cars (2023 Q3) | 5 year change | % change 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby | 117,573 | -1,535 | -1.3% | |
| Leicester | 163,123 | 4,466 | 2.8% | |
| North Northamptonshire | 198,560 | 9,986 | 5.3% | |
| Nottingham | 101,828 | 6,152 | 6.4% | |
| Rutland | 23,166 | 727 | 3.2% | |
| West Northamptonshire | 230,192 | 9,072 | 4.1% | |
| Derbyshire | 444,725 | 16,070 | 3.7% | |
| Amber Valley | 71,096 | 2,383 | 3.5% | |
| Bolsover | 43,475 | 2,885 | 7.1% | |
| Chesterfield | 59,389 | 1,504 | 2.6% | |
| Derbyshire Dales | 43,183 | 877 | 2.1% | |
| Erewash | 57,976 | -1,852 | -3.1% | |
| High Peak | 48,170 | 1,022 | 2.2% | |
| North East Derbyshire | 57,848 | 2,746 | 5.0% | |
| South Derbyshire | 63,293 | 6,322 | 11.1% | |
| Leicestershire | 408,682 | 28,535 | 7.5% | |
| Blaby | 58,743 | 2,225 | 3.9% | |
| Charnwood | 92,376 | 3,530 | 4.0% | |
| Harborough | 68,838 | 14,806 | 27.4% | |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | 65,335 | 1,523 | 2.4% | |
| Melton | 30,875 | 1,528 | 5.2% | |
| North West Leicestershire | 61,402 | 4,387 | 7.7% | |
| Oadby and Wigston | 30,717 | 212 | 0.7% | |
| Lincolnshire | 418,337 | 16,568 | 4.1% | |
| Boston | 36,550 | 1,340 | 3.8% | |
| East Lindsey | 79,371 | 2,917 | 3.8% | |
| Lincoln | 39,466 | 493 | 1.3% | |
| North Kesteven | 69,204 | 2,979 | 4.5% | |
| South Holland | 56,106 | 2,883 | 5.4% | |
| South Kesteven | 81,570 | 2,802 | 3.6% | |
| West Lindsey | 55,701 | 2,920 | 5.5% | |
| Nottinghamshire | 430,064 | 18,194 | 4.4% | |
| Ashfield | 62,287 | 1,965 | 3.3% | |
| Bassetlaw | 64,740 | 3,761 | 6.2% | |
| Broxtowe | 55,167 | 922 | 1.7% | |
| Gedling | 59,499 | 1,161 | 2.0% | |
| Mansfield | 55,222 | 2,724 | 5.2% | |
| Newark and Sherwood | 68,099 | 4,128 | 6.5% | |
| Rushcliffe | 64,905 | 3,446 | 5.6% | |
| East Midlands | 2,537,328 | 108,823 | 4.5% |
Car Licence Stats for All Regions in England
If you'd like to see the details for other regions near you, here are the studies for other regions in England: