Muddy Stilettos, one of the UK's top women's lifestyle websites has handpicked eight locations across Derbyshire that are the best to live in, ranked among the top 260 across the UK. From market towns, to villages and commuters hamlets the list has it all for prospective house buyers.

And sitting at the top is Derby suburb Allestree - a new entry in the list - which is praised for its access to open space such as Allestree Park and rewilding scheme and nearby Markeaton Park and Kedleston estate. Recommended places to eat include The Red Cow, Joiners' Arms, Little Shed and The Delicatessen Cafe and even the Park Farm shopping centre is praised for its variety of shops.

Schools and playgroups come in for praise and houses, mainly detached, sold for an average of £358,140 over the last year

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