These are the most sought-after places to reside in Derbyshire and the Peak District, ranked by house prices, income, and life expectancy.
We've put together a list of the top places, based on data comparing annual average household income, property prices, and life expectancy for both men and women.
These towns and villages stand out as areas where residents earn higher incomes, enjoy longer lives, and own some of the most expensive homes in the county.
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The statistics for annual average household income and average house prices were taken from the Office for National Statistics.
The most recent data for average life expectancy in each area was taken from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
1. Desirable places
These are Derbyshire’s most desirable places to live. Photo: jason chadwick
2. Bakewell North, Baslow and Calver
In Bakewell North, Baslow and Calver, the annual household income is £46,800 and a house costs £536,753 on average. Male life expectancy is 81.3 years and female life expectancy is 85.2 years - both above the national averages of 79.5 and 82.3 years respectively. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Brookside and Walton
Brookside and Walton have an average annual household income of £49,600. A house costs £337,456 on average, and life expectancy sits at 81.6 years for a man and 85.4 years for a woman. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Matlock South, Cromford and Winster
In Matlock South, Cromford and Winster, the average house price is £331,462 and the average annual household income sits at £38,500. Male life expectancy is 79.8 years and female life expectancy is 85.8 years - both above the national average. Photo: National World