Recommend places to live... in Derby/Nottingham

debrag · 18 August 2009 at 7:34AM

yes Sandiacre is nice near where I grew up and where my parents are now.

Spartacus123_2 · 19 August 2009 at 1:37PM

I grew up in Derby and we lived in Littleover which is next to Sinfin but so much nicer. Property prices are quite reasonable and you could easily find something nice within your budget. Mickleover which is next to Littleover is also worth considering and is a desirable area as well.

There is an Express bus from Derby bus stationi to Nottingham (I think it runs every half hour).

Spartacus123_2 · 19 August 2009 at 1:48PM

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This is a good property in Littleover if you don't mind doing some work and is close to Littleover Village. There are direct bus routes into the city centre from Burton Road (takes about 15 minutes).

themanbearpig · 19 August 2009 at 2:48PM

KARENW_3 · 21 August 2009 at 9:36AM

I communted from nottingham to derby for 6 years moving to derbyshire last year. I would recommend wollaton(lovely big park nearby) or bramcote both near the a52 for derby and very nice (expensive areas) but should be able to get 3 bed semi for 200k.

alternatively derbyshire is cheaper depending on where you go we currently living in a village Crich just outside matlock and husband commutes back to nottingham down the a610 takes 40 minutes. We are moving to Belper though the nearest town but stil lcan see fields from teh town centre and the house we are buying backs on to fields - its much cheaper than some of the villages and has a train station with trains direct to nottingham city centre. If you are after the countryside theb Belper is a good bet as its a world heritage site and just minutes away from the beautiful peak district.

Dr_Robert · 21 August 2009 at 9:59AM

Can't disagree with any of the Nottingham locations already recommended, I would add Keyworth/Tollerton area and if you want a bit more for your money, much of Cotgrave is nice. These also have some of the best schools in the area if your planning on being there for some time.

mazza1985 · 21 August 2009 at 11:00AM

benjo wrote: »

I would avoid

Bulwell - for the most part
Bestwood Estate (Bestwood Village is nice)
Broxtowe - dont even stop at a red traffic light in that estate
St Anns
The Meadows

Hey I used to live in Broxtowe.... But I'd agree! :-P

Areas to avoid like the plague are Aspley, Broxtowe, Stockhill, Bestwood (but not bestwood village) Bilborough, Radford :eek: , Lenton, Lenton Abbey, St Annes, and the Meadows.

Avoid Chaddeston in Derby!

Disireable areas in Nottingham are Cinderhill, Basford (old and new), Whitemoor isnt toooooo bad, but borders with aspley and stockhill, alfreton, chillwell, beeston, Hucknall, Bulwell, Forest Fields (apart from forest road), some people like hyson green, some dispise it.

I know I've missed a couple of areas out but theres quite a bit here for you to mull over!

mazza1985 · 21 August 2009 at 11:03AM

mazza1985 · 21 August 2009 at 11:07AM

Derby is acutally above nottingham!

Castleman wrote: »

Can I jump in to this thread too?

Similar situation - I'll be working in Birmingham (close to New Street station, so will commute by train) and wife will be working in Nottingham.

we're thinking that derby is fairly midpointish, but open to other suggestions! Also, which areas close to Derby station are the nicer ones?

kathy12 · 29 November 2011 at 7:51AM

Dear all

Any ideas for someone moving to derbydhire on a small budget (80K):rotfl: with 2 kids eeek:eek:. Working in Derby. where would you avoid or recommend....help please.

Recommend places to live... in Derby/Nottingham

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