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4.47

Average location score

Average location score

Excellent

63%

Very Good

25%

Average

9%

Disappointing

1%

Very poor

2%

Best places to live in Derby

How is ranking calculated?

HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Manor Kingsway, DE22

By Tilia Homes

4.28

4.28

(10 reviews)

Manor Kingsway is a collection of two bedroom apartments and two, three and four bedroom homes. The development is located a 6 minute drive from Derby city-centre and opposite the Kingsway retail park.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 7 in Derby

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Mulberry Place, DE24

By Davidsons Homes

4.23

4.23

(24 reviews)

Mulberry Place is a new development of 2,3 & 4 bedrooms, located in Derby.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 7 in Derby

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Castleward, DE1

By Lovell Homes

4.06

4.06

(19 reviews)

Castlewood is a development of new homes bringing city living to Derby. Castleward is located in Derby City Centre. Also, Derby shopping centre and Derby railway station are both just a 5 minute walk away.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 7 in Derby

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Durose Country Park, DE21

By Redrow

4.03

4.03

(28 reviews)

Durose Country Park, by Redrow Homes, features a collection of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes in Derby. Residents here benefit from being nearby to Derby Centre and all the local amenities it brings to the area. As well as this, Derby station has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK
4th

Ranked 4th out of 7 in Derby

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Hackwood Park, DE3

By Miller Homes

3.58

3.58

(7 reviews)

Hackwood Park is a collection of new homes in Mickleover, Derby, offering a range of two, three, four, and five-bedroom houses. This development is aimed at providing energy-efficient homes with various offers to assist buyers. Located on the north-western edge of Derby, it offers the tranquility of the countryside along with the convenience of city amenities. Approximately three and a half miles from Derby's centre, it is well-connected via local bus services, and nearby attractions include Markeaton Park and various shopping and leisure facilities
5th

Ranked 5th out of 7 in Derby

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Latest Reviews in Derby

111 total reviews

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Maxwell M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Condor, DE1

Apr 2025

3
3
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3

Honest thoughts

Maxwell M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Condor, DE1

Apr 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good: centre of the city, close to all necessary amenities, in-house gym and polite staff. Poor maintenance

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have but it takes time for them to come rectify it especially the lift.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing really. I had all the information before coming in.

3

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San N (Tenant)

Saxon House, DE1

Apr 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good enough

San N (Tenant)

Saxon House, DE1

Apr 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very close to local shops and town centres with Lidl and aldi close by aswell. Very accessible to bus stops, bus station and train station from the location

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

When I asked for mantainance on my washing machine to got a completely new one for me within couple days

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew that they did not have a microwave or keddle and had to buy them myself

4

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3

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jason (Tenant)

Saxon House, DE1

Oct 2024

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

living in secure housing

jason (Tenant)

Saxon House, DE1

Oct 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Good for living and secure.parking gate can’t be accessed with given key. there should be improvements related to car parking.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

they are very responsive and solve problems quickly

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

looking good from outside thought should be expensive but not

5

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C. Chapman (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Saxon House, DE1

Oct 2024

2
2
This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.
2

Parking can be difficult

C. Chapman (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Saxon House, DE1

Oct 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Parking can be difficult sometimes as spaces get taken and during the week a solicitors near by have some of the spots and leave notes on cars parked there even if you live in the building

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

It took me 10 months to get a resolution to a complaint I had raised and there’s no store for the estate agent near by they are only based in Manchester

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Not being able to talk go property management face to face as they are based in Manchester and never come to the property and they don’t notify you when people are coming for viewings they just come in

3

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3

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4

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Kiran (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Saxon House, DE1

Sept 2024

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Building is good

Kiran (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Saxon House, DE1

Sept 2024

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

City centre Amazing access to everything. Parking in the centre Cons: Management is difficult to get hold of. Rarely responds to emails Parking is shared with other companies so I don’t have a key fob and have to walk extra to get my car. Also anyone parks in my allocated space. When checking with Ocasa homes they, say tough luck. First come first serve so it isn’t their problem. No communal area Untidy front area

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Sadly not much. The only issue I have is the car park and it still isn’t resolved.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Car park is shared. Anyone can park there. Sometimes I don’t have space.

4

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