We spoke to Carl Bridge, managing director of Derbyshire’s Bricks + Mortar estate agents, for his expert view on which are the area’s property hotspots and most desirable villages to live in – as well as how much it will cost you to move there.
He said: “Some areas have experienced notable reductions in average house prices during 2024, with Chesterfield seeing average sold prices drop by 6%. This has fuelled strong activity, with homes becoming more affordable to a growing proportion of the population.”
The towns and villages below are the busiest hot-spots in the region.
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5. Matlock
The county town is perennially popular, with steady house price growth of 2% this year. A vibrant town centre, popular schools, pleasant parks and countryside walks all combine to attract buyers to Matlock. Terraced houses average just under £220k, whilst large detached homes can be found from around £400k up to £1m and beyond. Photo: National World
6. Clay Cross
With ambitious regeneration plans announced, now could be the time to buy in Clay Cross. Terraced houses average under £122k here, with plenty of homes around £100,000 on the market during the year. Detached homes average under £270,000 too, so we anticipate strong demand here during 2025. Photo: Courtesy Of The Clay Cross Town Deal Board
7. Lea and Holloway
The home of Florence Nightingale is nestled between Matlock and Crich and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Jug & Glass pub, local butcher’s and primary school make it an attractive proposition, where houses are often available for under £250k. Photo: Google
8. Bakewell
Average prices dropped during 2024 so now seems a good time to move to this thriving town. Terraced houses average £325k and semi-detached homes average just under £345k, with a small number of detached houses fetching an average of £630k. Photo: jason chadwick