Located in the heart of England, Derby offers a great option for families, professionals or anyone looking for a combination of city life and wide open green spaces. The city also offers plenty of affordable housing, and buying a new home in Derby could be a sound investment. Let’s take a look at the best new houses for sale in Derby, as reviewed by verified residents on HomeViews.
Derby’s top new build houses for sale
So, which of Derby’s new housing developments ranks top of the pile? Take a look below to find the best new build houses Derby has to offer, as rated by verified residents on HomeViews. Our rankings are based on five distinct categories – facilities, design, location, value and management. These give you everything you need to make an informed choice about where to buy.
Is Derby a good place to live?
With a population of more than 250,000, Derby is a city with plenty going on, while being small enough to retain a sense of local community. In a 2016 survey, Derby was voted the fourth-friendliest city in the UK, so you’re sure to receive a warm welcome.
As far as employment and career options go, Derby can compete with some of the big-hitting cities across the UK. The city has a reputation as a hub for transport manufacturing, with Rolls-Royce aerospace and Bombardier headquartered there. Derby has been voted the second-best place in the UK to make a living.
One of Derby’s main attractions is its central location. The town enjoys easy access to some of the UK’s most dramatic scenery in the Peak District. Meanwhile, Derby’s transport connections are excellent. The M1 is nearby and the city’s station is a key stop on the Midland Mainline, connecting to London St. Pancras International.
What are property prices like in Derby?
According to Rightmove, the average sale price for a property in Derby was £227,000, for the year to October 2024. This is significantly below the average price of a home in England, which stands at around £310,000, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Derby prices vary significantly according to the type of property. You can purchase a flat for an average price of just £111,000. Alternatively, you could pick up a terraced house for £163,000. You can find semi-detached homes for £214,000 and detached properties for around £330,000. Even for larger properties, Derby remains very affordable compared to England as a whole.
Do you want to find out more about life in this beautiful part of the East Midlands? Learn about Derby and the wider county of Derbyshire by clicking our area guide below. From there you can also find details of the best new build developments in Derby and across Derbyshire.
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
