8 popular Derbyshire commuter villages & towns near Derby where people want to move to in 2025

Numerous people flock to Derbyshire to put roots down with the hope of making a home in the beautiful county, one of the best in the UK.

Derby’s central location in the heart of the country means it is easily accessible.

There are plenty of villages in and around the city of Derby, and wider Derbyshire that have good transport links too.

Did you know London is an approximate 90-minute train journey from Derby?

This makes nearby towns and villages in close proximity to Derby, an even more attractive destination for commuters who wish to bypass the higher cost of living in London and set up home in Derby.

According to property developer Essential Living who sourced data from Zoopla and Market Financial Solutions, London tops the list of most expensive places to rent in 2025.

Derbyshire has plenty of commuter towns which are places residents use as a base to live, but commute out to, returning at the end of the day.

We have rounded up eight commuter towns and villages near Derby, taking into account factors such as train travel time, family friendly areas and quality of life.

Below are our eight recommendations for places to live in and around the city.

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