areas within Derbyshire
| Alfreton | Buxton | Ilkeston | |
| Ashbourne | Chesterfield | Matlock | |
| Belper | Derby | Swadlincote |
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Derbyshire is situated to the north east of the Midlands in the UK. A large proportion of the county lies within the UK's first national park the Peak District, which offers dramatic scenery, with high rocky crags rising from heather covered moorland, which is popular with walkers, potholers and climbers. The Derbyshire Dales are renowned for their beauty, lovely river valleys, and caves, which were worked by the Romans for lead today some are still quarried for limestone. Derbyshire is famous for the production of Royal Crown Derby Porcelain in the busy industrial city of Derby. The county is also renowned for the production of Bakewell Pudding, and some of the most delicious chocolates - made by Thorntons of Derbyshire. Buxton Spring Water is produced in the spa town of Buxton, and is claimed to be one of the purest natural mineral waters in the world. For those of you who enjoy movie trivia, Derbyshire was the film location of the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley.
A brief history
Evidence of Prehistoric existence has been found in the limestone caves at Cresswell Craggs, where there are also numerous Bronze Age burial arrows and stone circles. In the first and second centuries the Roman armies controlled the area, establishing a stronghold at what is now known as Little Chester. Two centuries later the Romans left, and the area came under the rule of the Saxons as part of their Kingdom of Mercia. The 18th century saw the rise of the Industrial Revolution and many renowned Derbyshire Industrialists, such as Arkwright, emerged. They created a turning point from what was until then a largely rural economy, to the development of townships based on factory production methods. Mining has long been part of Derbyshire life over the years. Derbyshire was formerly known as Northworthy, and was renamed Deoraby by the Danes because of the concentration of deer. Derby therefore means deer village, or village with a deer park or enclosure.
Living in Derbyshire
With Derbyshire's location in the heart of the country, excellent transport links, an abundance of beautiful countryside and plenty of shopping opportunities, this county is very popular with its residents. Families with children who are searching for property for sale in Derbyshire will be interested to learn that Derbyshire has one of the largest local education authorities in the country, maintaining approximately 430 schools. The LEA also provides a range of adult community learning opportunities for people who want to learn a new skill, or improve an existing one. It is also a very safe county to live in - according to Home Office figures, crime levels are lower for the Derbyshire Dales than almost anywhere else in England.
Best known for the crooked spire of its parish church, Chesterfield is the largest town in Derbyshire, boasts a thriving market and is close to the M1 and Sheffield. Within close proximity of Chesterfield are the outstanding landscapes of the Peak District National Park and the cities of Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Derby. With this in mind, Chesterfield is an excellent town to relocate to as a resident. Families searching for houses in Chesterfield should expect to pay £210k+ for a three bedroom semi-detached house.
The City of Derby will appeal to those in search of unspoilt tradition and character. Derby's City Council continues to be rated among the best in England and Wales by the independent Audit Commission, which has awarded it four-star status - the highest possible. Just a ten minute drive away from the centre of Derby, you will encounter breathtaking countryside and a world of historic houses, local attractions and unspoilt villages. The city centre has a rich mix of arts, tourism and cultural venues. Word on the street from local residents is that housing is affordable, there is a good selection of schools, hospitals, public transport, a good leisure centre, library, two markets and plenty of shops, all within the area of the town centre. There are large retail and cinema areas just outside the town. People searching for flats in Derby, expect to pay £225k+ for a three bedroom apartment in a converted mill.
The University of Derby is based in two sites, Derby and Buxton. Students can search for property to rent in Derby and property to rent in Buxton, advertised by the estate agents in Derbyshire on Primelocation.com.
The locations and types of property for sale in Derbyshire varies throughout the county, so, whether you are searching for a traditional stone built cottage in a pretty Derbyshire village, or for a modern apartment in the centre of Derby, you will find something to suit you. Other types of property for sale in Derbyshire include period cottages, detached bungalows, Victorian houses, Grade II listed Georgian houses, brand new developments of houses and apartments and a number of mills that have been converted into apartments.
Travel and transport links in the county of Derbyshire
If you are searching for a weekend property in Derbyshire, you will find many convenient ways to travel to the county from all over the UK. Residents of Derbyshire benefit from good transport links with the rest of the country, the M1, M6, M42/A42, A6, A38 and A50 all run either through, or close to the county. The M1 runs North-South along the Eastern edge of the county; the A38 and M42/A42 link Derby and South Derbyshire to Birmingham. The A50 runs across the South of the county, linking it to the M1 and M6. The A6 runs through the county North to South, linking Manchester, Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock, Derby and the M1. Rail links are also good, with Derby Midland Station being a point where several routes meet, then head in various directions. There are links from Derby to Matlock and Chesterfield. Whilst there are no direct rail links through the county, North-West and South-East are linked via Sheffield. Although Derbyshire doesn't have its own major airport, Nottingham East Midlands serves the southern half, and Manchester the north. Birmingham Airport is within reach to the south-west. Robin Hood Airport is also close to the north-east of the county.
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3 bedroom house in 19, Fallowfield Road, New Whittington, S43 - Asking price of £125,000
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3 bedroom house in Chatsworth Crescent, Derby, Allestree, Derbyshire - Asking price of £215,000
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2 bedroom house in Pittar Street, Derby - Asking price of £89,950
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2 bedroom house in The Terrace, Roe Farm Lane, Chaddesden - Asking price of £84,950
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4 bedroom house in Tawny Way, Derby, Littleover, Derbyshire - Asking price of £234,950
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3 bedroom house in Chellaston Lane, Aston On Trent, Derbyshire - Asking price of £279,950
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