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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9. Ashover
The ‘chocolate box’ village commands high prices for all types of home, including some lovely apartments up on the hill. Fantastic pubs, pretty streets, a primary school and shops and cafes all contribute to the buzzy community feel. Expect to pay £500k upwards for good quality stone-built homes here. Photo: Brian Eyre
10. Tansley
Lying just to the east of Matlock, house prices in Tansley increased 14% during 2024. The Gate Inn is a great ‘foody’ pub, there is a primary school in an idyllic setting and good road links to Matlock, Alfreton and beyond explain why prices average £440,000 in 2024. Photo: Google