Derby is a city which is located on the banks of the River Derwent in the County of Derbyshire, East Midlands. Dating back to Roman times, Derby was first used as a settlement after establishing its name as ‘Derventio’, it was later captured by the Saxons and then by Vikings. Derby was primarily a market town which transformed into one of Britain's industrial powerhouses, and then became considered as one of the birthplaces of modern industry. The city is divided into three main areas, the Cathedral Quarter, St Peter's Quarter and the Intu Derby shopping area. One main attraction of Derby is its affordable living, where you can find a range of apartments, new builds, cottages and converted mills.
Derby boasts a variety of characteristics, and with the three main areas that the city is made up of, there are a lot of places to be explored. With historical features such as Derby Silk Mill Museum, and the attractions of independent boutiques, cafes & restaurants as well as the nearby Peak District National Park, residents are treated to a mix of both city and countryside living.
Derby is among the top 10 most un-safe cities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, showing a 32% higher crime rate than the East Midlands and 37% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
A great selection of parking is available within Derby. Residents can choose to pay an hourly, daily or monthly fee for a secure space, some of these options include, Colyear Street, Sitwell Street, Full Street Car Park and Bold Lane Car Park, all of which are within 5 minutes of the City centre.
There are a wide variety of venues across Derby City, with many popular choices such as, Bar Fever, MooMoo Nightclub, Blacksmiths Lounge and more, for either a low-key evening or a big night out.
With a selection of local Schools in the area, parents have a good choice of education options. Some of the nearby Schools which can be found in the area include, The Bemrose Primary and Secondary School, Derby High Primary, Derby Grammar School and more.
This area is very much suited to pet owners, with Alvaston Park, Markeaton Park, Allestree Park and Arboretum Park all offering open green spaces for dog walkers to explore.
Derby Train Station has great links and provides access to CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway and Northern Railway services. Residents can get into London King’s Cross in around 1 hour and 50 minutes. Local Buses also serve the area.