Shared Ownership in Derbyshire
With a central location, above average affordability and a range of both urban and rural areas, Derbyshire is always a popular choice with homebuyers.
Derbyshire is one of the major regions in the East Midlands, anchored by the city of Derby and surrounded by popular towns such as Chesterfield, Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Swadlincote.
The county has a wide range of comprehensive primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions and internationally recognised independent schools. The University of Derby is the main university in the area and is currently ranked 48th in the UK.
Much like its neighbour, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire has seen a huge amount of regeneration over the last 10 years, particularly in Derby city-centre. A £3.5 billion regeneration project is currently running, funding a wave of new amenities and residential developments.
House prices in Derbyshire are much more affordable than the South and have increased by 77% over the last 10 years. The current average house price in Derbyshire is £237,312.
Below we explore why you should consider buying a house in Derbyshire, why you might choose to live in Derbyshire and some of our key developments around the region.
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What are Derbyshire House Prices Like?
Thanks to an ongoing program of regeneration, Derbyshire has seen property prices rise at extraordinary rates over the last decade.
In 2023, the average house price in Derbyshire is £237,312, which has risen by £103,000 over the last 10 years.
Despite this above-average growth, Derbyshire still remains one of the most affordable counties in the UK, with a wide selection of quality housing available throughout the market.
Forecasts for the East Midlands going forward are equally positive, which is a good sign for Derbyshire. The most recent JLL report suggests prices may increase by 15% by 2027, even despite external challenges.
Is Derbyshire a Good Place to Buy a House?
Derbyshire is often considered one of the better places to live in the country, offering a great mix of beautiful rural villages, built-up metropolitan areas and market towns.
It has a strong sporting background, plenty to see and do, exceptional connections to cities around the country and a strong employment base home to some of the UK’s most well-known companies.
If we consider the things that homebuyers generally choose to look for, Derbyshire ranks well.
Derbyshire is one of the safer counties in the UK and according to Crimerate.co.uk, has become more safe over the last 4 years.
Some of the safest areas within Derbyshire include Ashbourne, Swadlincote and Long Eaton, which are 30%, 14% and 0.37% safer than the average crime rate in the county respectively.
Derbyshire has 386 primary schools and 81 secondary schools. 70% of the schools in Derbyshire are rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, with 234 state schools following the local authority’s admissions criteria.
6% of the schools in Derbyshire are private schools including internationally recognisable names such as Repton School.
For any students considering higher education in Derbyshire, the county is home to the University of Derby which is home to around 34,000 students.
Derbyshire - much like Nottinghamshire - sits at the heart of the UK and Derby is the most central city in the country. This means it has great connections with cities and towns around the country.
East Midlands Rail serves Derbyshire, alongside East Coast trains and Cross Country Trains. Northern Rail provide direct links to cities such as Leeds and Sheffield.
The country itself has an extensive bus network ran by several major operators, connecting the various market towns, villages and cities across the region.
East Midlands Airport offers international links to a range of popular destinations and is easily accessible from anywhere in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire’s employment rate is 75.7%, higher than both the East Midlands and UK averages.
The county hosts some of the largest employers in the country including Rolls Royce, Bombardier, Toyota, Motorpoint and Vaillant.
Derbyshire has a strong industrial background and continues to offer top opportunities in manufacturing, which has made it a hotspot for professionals in these fields across the entire Midlands.
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Top Destinations in Derbyshire
If you’re considering buying in Derbyshire, where are the best places to buy? With a mix of market towns and rural villages - as well as Derby itself - Derbyshire has plenty to offer potential homebuyers.
Below we run through some of the top areas in Derbyshire that buyers might want to consider: