A wide range of first-class amenities can be found within walking distance, including the popular Westfield Shopping Centre, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the country. The more traditional market square and sophisticated cobbled streets of Friar Gate are also just a few minutes’ walk, where further attractions include the city’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter.

As the UK’s most central city, Derby’s strategic location has earned it a place in the ‘Top 25 European Cities Overall’, alongside major cities such as London (1st) Berlin (8th) and Paris (16th.)

Significant regeneration, close proximity to Nottingham (12 miles), and thriving social and cultural scenes make it a key contender for University students, city commuters as well as young families, all migrating to a region offering a wealth of cultural events, excellent shopping and dining variety as well as highly regarded secondary and grammar schools.