Derbyshire Times readers choose 11 of the happiest places to live across the county – including Hathersage, Matlock, Belper, Wirksworth, Ashbourne and Bolsover

These are some of the happiest places to live across the county – as recommended by Derbyshire Times readers.

We asked Derbyshire Times readers to recommend the happiest places to live across Derbyshire – and we received votes for a number of different towns and villages.

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11 of the places that were ranked among the best areas to live in Derbyshire by respondents are listed below – is there anywhere you think we should add?

9. Inkersall

Joanne Barnett said: “Inkersall. My home for 60 years, had a wonderful childhood - lovely people and a wonderful community. Just need something for our younger generation to do then it will be perfect.” Photo: Brian Eyre