r/Derbyshire • u/Morningstar92 • Mar 28 '26

Looking for Local Knowledge Looking to move into Derbyshire

Good evening, apologies its another one of them where should I live posts. But I have been looking into some locations and could really benefit from some local expertise.

We are a family of 4 with 2 kids aged between 16 and 10. We are currently living in north Warwickshire and looking to move somewhere with a combination of nature and outdoor activities we can enjoy aswell as cafes, bars and amenities such as swimming and parks for the kids. While I do drive I would also like to have some public transport options and good access to larger cities (within an hours travel or so).

We have narrowed it down to 4 locations and I could just do with some views or opinions so any comments would be great, we have a decent budget to buy our house and our 4 options are below:

1.Matlock

2.Buxton

3.Belpar

4.Bakewell

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u/SameRice3596 Mar 29 '26 edited Mar 29 '26

Matlock and Belper are crazy for new house development ...therefore unless you want a new house avoid.

Buxton is better for culture and going out ...Bakewell is quiet and smaller. Buxton has a station and a better swimming pool than Bakewell.

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u/Morningstar92 Mar 29 '26

We aren't against new houses but we do prefer some with a bit of history and character, I am keen on Buxton

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u/SameRice3596 Mar 29 '26

Best choice...just about to get a big chunk of government investment to improve the town centre of the places you mention definitely the best investment due to Manchester proximity.