Is there (or has there been) flooding in Derby?

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I especially mean the Strutts park conservation area at the lower end of Darley park, there are streets right next to the river Derwent. I'm worried but otoh for all the flooding everywhere, no one mentioned Derbyshire on the news (and I'm far away so can't just look).
Has there been in the past?
Possibly it's hilly straight away next to river?

Its not correct that anywhere with open fields is flooded now. There are hundreds of open fields around here with no flooding at all. Sawley and the villages around there have always flooded though.

I used to live near Kedleston Road (towards Markeaton Park). The primary school isn't great but it's a nice area, pretty studenty though. Darley Abbey is lovely but there's naff all there apart from the park. The shop has very limited opening times, as does the pub. There's no post office. Ashbourne Road is cheap.

What about Allestree? The schools are good, there's a small shopping centre and a library. Bus links into Derby city centre are good and it's cheaper then Littleover.

LadyMary, Allestree does look nice on rightmove and google view. No right house for me atm on rightmove there, but will include it as a possible.
Do you mean 'cheap' for houses or just very rundown? I think sidestreets look nice though (I wouldn't buy on the main road anyway). To me it's really near Kedleston, so can't be that much different?

well yes, squirrel, I meant where ther are fields and rivers running through, and I didn't mean seriously flooded always, just some water on fields. Anyway, I'm not going as far as that village. Long Eaton looks like a flood zone btw!

Not run down at all, sorry, I just mean the houses cost less than in other parts. Kedleston Road isn't bad but it can be a little noisy due to the students.

I have a pal in Long Eaton, there's no sign of flooding. I'd avoid Normanton, Allenton, parts of Chaddesden if I were you. There are parts of each which are nice but it's a gamble, especially if you don't know the area. I have friends in Hilton if you want to go that far out. It's lovely and the schools are good.

ah ok, that's good. Is it cheaper due to lack of shops nearby or just because it's close to Uni/further from centre? I assume it's 5min by bus to the centre, looking on the map(?)
Not looking at those areas, Lady, so that's fine. Surprised about Long Eaton as when you look on a map it's all water patches (lakes or sorts) and river branches, though possibly small and shallow.
Do you agree that there is no problens with Otter st, re flooding/landslides (someone mentioned a garden collapse there but just one)?

of sorts

is midway up Burton Rd classed as Normanton?

Allestree is lovely but vaaairy suburban. ALso I would argue more expensive than Littleover but anyway... 4 beds in Allestree £300k to £400k; 3 bed semi about £180-£220. Nothing Victorian at all tho. All 30s/50s/60s.

I would say OP if you want to be near the station but not fussed about school then streets off Kedleston Road are good - White Street, Wheeldon Ave etc. this sort of thing?

Darley Abbey is not so close to town and there's not a lot of Victorian there at all.

would you say it's better than Strutts park/otter st area, clary?
Other posters did say it's a very student rentals area around Kedleston, I want to see a house off Ashbourne slightly further out - a lot bigger than the one you linked to.
Yes ok, not D Abbey, and I have noticed that Allestree is mainly 30s houses. That's why originally have been looking closer to centre..

Burton Road is on the edge of Normanton, it's not too bad there but the road itself is very busy. I don't really know about Otter Street. Drewry Lane (just off Uttoxeter New Road) is a bit of a crime spot from what I can remember, lots of victorian terraced houses though. The area around the station is Mackworth, it's probably best to avoid this area too (sorry if you live there).

How about Chester Green? Victorian houses, at the top of Darley Abbey Park and within walking distance of the City Centre? A fair few police staff live there as the station isn't too far away (my pal lives there) www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-42667654.html?premiumA=true

I always mentally package Strutts Park and Kedleston Road together!

I guess with White Street and Bromley Street etc you often get a bigger house (mostly big Victorian semis with mahoosive front room etc; Otter Street houses are a bit smaller tho often still v spacious).

Otter Street deffo nearer to town. Streets off Ked road towards Duffield Road are not so studenty as more expensive. If you go the other way ie Cowley Street, Watson Street then the houses are smaller and more often student rentals. Ditto Ashbourne Road.

I think the thing is with Otter Street, Arthur Street etc is that the streets are narrow and it's a pain to park, not just finding a space but manoeuvring in as well. White Street houses have garages (woah!) and all the streets round there are a bit wider IMO.

What was the house off Ashbourne Road?

Lady, Chester green is right across the river from Otter st (it's in Strutts park area - though I'm not sure why it's called that as no such park). Will have a look on rightmove.
I don't mean Burton rd itself, but streets off/near it to the east.

There is a nice house for sale on Duffield rd itself, clary, but I've discounted it as I thought the road must be quite busy, and it's opposite a car showroom or something. But maybe elsewhere on that reoad would be ok? have also pm'd.

Don't go east off Burton Road or to the bottom. I used to live on Gerard Street (just off Burton Road towards the city centre) and a pal lived in Forester Street (next to Wilson Street). My neighbour was broken into during the day, as was my friend. Crime is quite high there (the doctors surgery on Wilson Street is wonderful though).

Duffield Road isn't too bad but it can get busy in the mornings.

There's a small park on Chester Green, right in the middle. It's also on the edge of Darley Abbey park.

That bit of Duffield Road is very very busy. It's basically a two-lane highway into town for all cars from Allestree, Darley abbey, Duffield, Little Eaton etc.

Further up Duffers rad is nicer tho of course it is still the A6!!

thanks clary, I've discounted Duff rd.

I've now seen a few houses, and have a specific question, if anyone knows the answer! Near Strutts park area as you turn towardsthe river and bridge, there is a big, 10-storey or so, scruffy block of council flats (?) to the right. Next to it a huge site that looks like it's being prepared for building another huge block or maybe demolishing the old one and building something instead. If it was the case it would be a huge building site and noisy for a few years to come. Does anyone know what they are planning? It's out of site of most Strutts park street parallel to the river, but it will be noisy still on daily basis!

Also all during my trip to see houses I haven't come across any supermarkets at all, apart from I think a small co-op. I'm not a fan of Co-op at all. Like Sainsbury's, Tesco ok.
Where are they all, and which ones exactly, both big and smaller ones?

Is there a branch of M&S in town anywhere with the food section 9not that I would use it much) and I think there is waitrose, but if there is, iit's a plus.

Also how much does it cost to go by taxi to the airport? been told that there is no rail connection to it.

I mean, there is no waitrose.

There's a Morrisons, a sainsbods (there's one in the city centre, one in Chaddesden and one not far from Markeaton Park), a twatsco (in Mickleover), Aldi (across from the city hospital), Lidl etc, they are all over the place. There's no Waitrose though. The closest one is in Nottingham city centre and it's tiny. They are talking about building a large one in Nottingham (West Bridgeford) but that will be next year.

There's Asda as well in fact 2. Whichever supermarket you prefer you are either going to have to drive or get deliveries. All of those are about 10 mins max from the city (by car of course).

The only walking distance one from the city centre is the Sainsbury's in Westfield. But why would you want to walk home with your supermarket shopping? Yes the M&S has a food section, there is also an M&S food on Kingsway which is where the nearest Sainsbos is too.

Re the derelict building, I think you must mean a factory which was the victim of a fire several years ago. It's been like that for a while., not aware of any plans to redevelop it.

There's a few of those around Derby, clary. Ashbourne Road/Uttoxeter New Road.

Hope you're all well.

thanks, LadyM. So Sainb in city centre is only in Westfield? what about Sainb local (small ones) - any of those near Strutts park or the centre?

clary I wouldn't want to walk with heavy bags, am aware of delivery options and would use them, I would also get a car and drive (for a change) but I don't like it so would drive only when I must. I often shop for a few fresh items, bakery etc., corner shops are dismal if you want something fresh, so it's good to have something in walking distance - or uf you just feel like food shopping on spur of the moment. I used to live in london and in another city now, so am VERY used to food shops/delis galore around me. It's something that would be a negative I suppose. But I did see a few delis near the Cathedral - at least that's walking distance.

That building is not derelict - I think it's flats, but next to it there is large derelict site. Its right by the river, loos like a council block.

Another question - is there a car boot sale nearby? (driving distance or bus)

What about taxi fare to airport, roughly?

Hope you aer well too LadyM

There's a M&S in the city centre which has a not so huge food hall and a smallish Twatsco. There's a lovely little organic/vegan/health shop just opposite the court. Morrison's isn't far from Strutts park but you do need a car to get to it. I hate supermarkets so have used Ocado for years (hence why I'm sketchy).

There's a monthly farmers market in the city centre which sells cheese and stuff.

I think there's a car boot on London Road but I can't be sure. My neighbour caught a cab to East Midlands airport and it cost her around £25.

thanks LadyM, all very useful!

Also a regular car boot at Willington (village south-ish of the city)