Agard Street, Derby city centre.
Northgate House sits right in central Derby. Campus, supermarkets, food and Derby railway station are all within an easy walk.
At a glance
Right in DE1, walkable to everything.
The city's main study, shopping and transport points are all close by. No long bus commutes, no out-of-town isolation.
Where it is
Find Northgate House on Agard Street.
Agard Street
Derby
DE1 1DZ
Open the address in a maps app to plan your route. If you would like the team to confirm the easiest walking, cycling or bus route from a specific campus building, train station or postcode, just ask.
Getting to the University of Derby
A 5-minute walk to campus.
Northgate House is about 0.3 miles from the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus. Verified travel times below. Other University of Derby city-centre campuses (One Friar Gate Square, Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street) are also within an easy walk. The team can share a current estimate for your specific campus building when you enquire.
| Destination | Walk | Cycle | Drive | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Derby (Kedleston Road) | 7 mins | 6 mins | 5 mins | 17 mins |
Walking time is approximately 5 minutes (around 7 minutes by routed footpath, ≈0.3 miles). Cycling, driving and public transport times via standard mapping routes.
On your doorstep
What's nearby.
Derbion shopping centre
Around 3 minutes from Northgate House. 150+ stores, food and a cinema.
Supermarkets
Tesco Express on Friar Gate, Sainsbury's Local near the university and Aldi on Uttoxeter New Road.
Cafes & food
Independent restaurants and cafes around the Cathedral Quarter (Iron Gate and Sadler Gate), plus the Market Hall and Eagle Market.
Nightlife
MooMoo Nightclub, Revolution Derby, The Venue and Pitcher & Piano are all in the city centre.
Green spaces
Markeaton Park and Darley Park are both close by. Riverside walks along the Derwent.
Transport
Derby railway station and Derby bus station are within walking distance. Direct trains to London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Sheffield.
Why DE1 works
The case for a city-centre base.
Living in DE1 means you can walk to campus, walk to the shops, walk to the train and walk home. No bus connections, no out-of-town distances. It also makes Derby easier to leave at weekends: trains south to London, Birmingham and Sheffield run from a station you can reach on foot.
FAQs
Location questions.
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01. Where exactly is Northgate House?
Northgate House is at Agard Street, Derby, DE1 1DZ. In Derby city centre, on the north side of the city centre and a short walk from the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus.
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02. How far is Northgate House from the University of Derby?
About 0.3 miles to the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus. Around 5 minutes on foot (7 minutes by route), 6 minutes by bike, 5 minutes by car or 17 minutes by public transport.
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03. How far is the property from Derbion shopping centre?
Around 3 minutes from Northgate House to Derbion.
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04. Is the area safe for students?
Northgate House is in central Derby on a well-lit street, with 24/7 CCTV across the building and secure entry for residents.
Get in touch
See the location for yourself.
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