Planning to relocate is always a stressful task, so we’ve made the process easier by identifying some of Derbyshire’s best towns and villages – all of which offer direct rail links to major cities.
This list offers something for everyone – and each of these places to live can be reached by train from the likes of Derby, Sheffield, Nottingham and Manchester.
The full list can be found below – could you see yourself moving to any of these towns or villages in the future?
13. Ambergate
Ambergate may not be as well known as some of the other places listed here, but the village is perfect for anyone who wants a countryside location without being miles away from nearby towns and cities. Ambergate also sits on the rail line between Derby, Nottingham and Matlock - making it ideal for any commuters looking to relocate. Photo: Brian Eyre
14. Grindleford
Grindleford is a scenic village nestled in the Derwent Valley. It is near Sheffield but also in close proximity to some of the Peak District’s most beautiful countryside - including Padley Gorge and the Longshaw Estate. The village also benefits from direct rail links between Sheffield and Manchester - ideal for any commuters. Photo: Photo © Andrew Tryon (cc-by-sa/2.0)
15. Hope
If you want to explore the Peak District, there are few better places to relocate than Hope - with the village sitting near Mam Tor, Win Hill and Castleton. Hope is ideal for any commuters planning to move - with the village benefiting from direct rail services between Sheffield and Manchester. Photo: Photo © Stephen Burton (cc-by-sa/2.0)
16. Alfreton
Alfreton is another perfectly located town for anyone commuting to Nottingham and Sheffield - with Northern operating direct rail services between both cities. Photo: Brian Eyre