New Homes in Derby
Located
in Derbyshire on the banks of the River Derwent, Derby is a
bustling city in the East Midlands. New homes in Derby boast an excellent
location within this part of England, surrounded by major cities such as Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Stoke and Sheffield.
There’s
a great variety of things to do in the area, whether you want to explore parks,
arboretums and National Trust properties, or visit cathedrals, museums and art
galleries. With Donington Park racetrack just to the south of the city in the
same area as the Foremark and Staunton Harold reservoirs, don’t miss our
developments near Derby below.
Live the Derby life
Whether you’re most drawn by the charming city centre, the local green spaces or the connections to other parts of the region, there are lots of reasons why you’re probably thinking about buying a new home in Derby. There are also plenty of reasons to buy a home through us, including our range of latest offers such as our Part Exchange scheme. If you want to move home with the minimum of fuss, this could be the programme for you.
Things to see and do in Derby
There are many different ways to spend your time in the city centre, with top cultural attractions including Derby Cathedral, the Museum of Making and Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Meanwhile, if you’re searching for a moment’s peace and quiet, head over to Derby Arboretum, Darley Park or Bass Recreation Ground.
Additional open spaces in the local area include Alvaston Park where you can go for walks around the lake, along with Osmaston Park, Markeaton Park and Chaddesden Park. The latter has a water playground for your kids to splash around in, while Sinfin Moor Park is popular among dog walkers. Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve, Betty’s Pond and Derwent Mouth are all well worth a visit, while you’ll find a faster pace at Donington Park Circuit.
Education
There’s a strong selection of schools in the Derby area, making it a great place to live for families. Ofsted has ranked a clutch of schools in and around the city centre as outstanding, including Allestree’s Lawn Primary, Hardwick Primary and Wren Park Primary in the Mickleover area. Secondaries such as Derby Pride Academy, Landau Forte College and Littleover Community School are all in the education board’s outstanding category also.
Derby transport links
Derby is a major transport hub. The city’s train station puts on services to East Midlands hotspots such as Leicester taking under 20 minutes, while you can get to Birmingham in around 40 minutes. If you need to go to London, that’s only an hour and a half away.
Motorists can take advantage of the M1 motorway which passes to the east of town, with places like Leicester and Sheffield around 35 and 50 minutes away respectively. Meanwhile, Nottingham is just 20 minutes from Derby using the A52.
The Derby property scene
As an exciting city with a strong property market, there are always lots of different types of homeschoose from in Derby. All kinds of tastes are catered for, whether you want a city centre apartment or a new build home with plenty of space in the Mickleover area. If you’re searching for a new home in Derby, don’t forget to check if you could benefit from the Government’s Help to Buy East Midlands scheme.