Perched on the banks of the River Wye, is the Peak District National Park's largest town. On your walk you will no doubt be delighted by honey stone buildings, pretty courtyards and lush Derbyshire greenery.placeholder image
Perched on the banks of the River Wye, is the Peak District National Park's largest town. On your walk you will no doubt be delighted by honey stone buildings, pretty courtyards and lush Derbyshire greenery. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire | Peaklass

Best places to live: Top 10 places in Derbyshire to live in 2025 revealed in new Muddy Stilettos guide

Ria Ghei
By Ria Ghei

Senior Reporter

Published 17th Sep 2025, 12:47 GMT

Discover the top 10 places to live in Derbyshire for 2025 as revealed by Muddy Stilettos, considering culture, schools and more.

The best places to live in Derbyshire have been revealed by lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos.

Experts have curated their annual listing of Top 300 Places to Live which analyses counties and drills downs into regional towns and cities.

Factors considered include culture, shops and schools to compile the top 10 areas to live in each county.

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People got the final say as the final vote was down to the public who determined which of the 300 villages and towns deserved to be crowned Best of the Best 2025.

Earlier this week Muddy Stilettos announced the market town of Dursley in Gloucestershire has been voted the best place to live in the UK by its readers.

Derbyshire may have narrowly missed on this top accolade, however the region is packed with beautiful places that we are big fans of.

Here is Muddy Stilettos’ ranking of the best places to live in Derbyshire.

The stunning spa town of Buxton has been attracting crowds who enjoy its natural thermal springs since Roman times. Much of its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture is said to be rooted in the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a rival spa town to Bath in the 18th century. (Pictured is the view of the Old Hall Hotel and the Devonshire Dome.)

5. Buxton

The stunning spa town of Buxton has been attracting crowds who enjoy its natural thermal springs since Roman times. Much of its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture is said to be rooted in the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a rival spa town to Bath in the 18th century. (Pictured is the view of the Old Hall Hotel and the Devonshire Dome.) | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

Baslow has already been named as one of the UK’s poshest villages by The Telegraph - and also features in this Muddy Stilettos guide. It was praised for its community spirit and proximity to fine dining options - along with being on the doorstep of the Chatsworth Estate.

6. Baslow

Baslow has already been named as one of the UK’s poshest villages by The Telegraph - and also features in this Muddy Stilettos guide. It was praised for its community spirit and proximity to fine dining options - along with being on the doorstep of the Chatsworth Estate. | Brian Eyre

The picturesque canal-side community has boat-loads of benefits, from a vibrant shopping district to good schools and great transport links. Pictured is Mercia Marina in Willington, one Europe's largest inland marinas that is popular in all seasons.

7. Derbyshire

The picturesque canal-side community has boat-loads of benefits, from a vibrant shopping district to good schools and great transport links. Pictured is Mercia Marina in Willington, one Europe's largest inland marinas that is popular in all seasons. | Ria Ghei

Brimming with creativity and characterful spaces, this land-locked sea-side resort is tucked away on the edge of the Peak District. Famous for its historic hydro and spa treatments from days gone by, Matlock's stunning surroundings and public transport links make it a popular place to make a home.

8. Matlock

Brimming with creativity and characterful spaces, this land-locked sea-side resort is tucked away on the edge of the Peak District. Famous for its historic hydro and spa treatments from days gone by, Matlock's stunning surroundings and public transport links make it a popular place to make a home. | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

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