Moving to Derby

Derbyshire, England

Avg. house price

£205,000

Council tax (Band D)

£1,995

Avg. broadband

64 Mbps

48% full fibre

Getting around

East Midlands Railway services from Derby station to London St Pancras. CrossCountry links to Birmingham and the north. Arriva buses across the city.

Commute to London: 1 hour 30 minutes by train

~£280,000

UNESCO World Heritage village within the city with a mill heritage, riverside walks, and period properties.

~£275,000

Suburban area to the north with Allestree Park, good schools, and a mix of housing from the 1930s onward.

~£265,000

Popular family suburb to the south-west with a village centre, parks, and access to good schools.

~£160,000

City centre area with independent shops, restaurants, and proximity to the Derwent riverfront.

The Band D council tax rate in Derby is £1,995 per year, set by Derby City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).

Derby is home to Rolls-Royce and is a centre for aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
The Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site runs through the city.
The Peak District is just a short drive to the north for outstanding hiking and cycling.
Derby has one of the most affordable housing markets of any city with direct London rail links.

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