Looking for more home for your money in Derbyshire? Garrington Property Finders’ 2025 rankings spotlight areas that strike the perfect balance between price, quality, and lifestyle.
Their research weighs up everything from green space and schools to heritage, transport, and wellbeing - pinpointing places where buyers can snap up spacious homes in walkable, vibrant communities without eye-watering price tags.
These spots are topping the charts for value and future potential, offering a smart move for anyone buying in the East Midlands.
Whether you're upsizing, relocating, or investing, it’s clear - some parts of Derbyshire are punching well above their weight.
Garrington Property Finders’ 2025 research highlights several Derbyshire locations that offer exceptional house‑price quality and value by combining affordability with strong local appeal.
Garrington assesses property value and quality by analysing various factors beyond just market price, including environmental aspects, proximity to amenities, and the desirability of the location. They consider factors like air quality, access to green space, and the presence of period homes, in addition to traditional metrics like square footage and number of bedrooms.
See the top 12 places for house price quality and value in Derbyshire ranked in order here:
1. Matlock
According to Garrington, Matlock ranks the highest for house price quality and value. Ranking in at 76 out of all places to live in England and Wales. Average price of family home (based on average sales price per square foot in last year x 1500 sq ft home): £430,382 | Rachel Atkins Photo: Rachel Atkins
2. Ashbourne
Average price of family home (based on average sales price per square foot in last year x 1500 sq ft home): £414,604. For house price quality and value Ashbourne is second for Derbyshire - ranking in 104th across the whole of England and Wales for best places to live according to Garrington. | Ashbourne reborn
3. Breaston and Draycott
In at third place - house price quality and value is at 158 ranking, according to Garrington Property Finders. Average price of family home (based on average sales price per square foot in last year x 1500 sq ft home): £416,972. Average sales price change in last 12 months (based on change in overall average price per sq ft): -8.12% Photo: Google
4. Hilton, South Derbyshire
In fourth place is Hilton - House Price Quality & Value: 194 ranking, according to Garrington. Average price of family home (based on average sales price per square foot in last year x 1500 sq ft home): £365,544 Average sales price change in last 12 months (based on change in overall average price per sq ft): -1.80% | Google maps