Chellaston sits on Derby's southern edge, and the Chellaston & Shelton Lock neighbourhood that forms its core delivers exactly what the wider area promises: a good mix of detached and semi-detached homes, Good-rated schools, and a crime rate well below the national average that keeps falling year on year. The A514 gives easy road access into Derby and onward to the A50, transport costs undercut the UK average thanks to those strong links, and nearly a third of residents work from home, pointing to a settled, car-friendly community. The surrounding neighbourhoods reinforce this picture while adding their own strengths. Aston brings a quieter, more residential feel with falling crime and strong schools, though everyday shops and rail links sit just outside its boundary. Alvaston South stands out for value, with detached houses averaging £299,000 and living costs around £42 a month cheaper than the national figure, backed up by good GP, pharmacy and supermarket access plus 18 restaurants and 7 pubs on the doorstep. Sinfin & Osmaston pushes affordability further still, with terraces around £156,000, and adds its own railway station, 7 parks and a wide spread of coffee shops and food outlets. Across the whole area, the common threads are clear: affordable to mid-range housing, Good-rated primary schools, falling crime since 2024, and lower living costs than the UK average, especially on transport and council tax. Road links via the A6, A514 and A50 make commuting into Derby and beyond straightforward, and air quality rates strongly throughout. Families and buyers wanting more space without leaving Derby's southern fringe will find Chellaston and its neighbouring wards offer a practical, improving choice, with Alvaston South and Sinfin & Osmaston adding extra amenity and value, and Aston and Chellaston itself offering a calmer, more settled residential base.