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Matlock North

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About

The north side of Matlock sits above the River Derwent and includes the town’s railway terminus. Matlock station marks the northern edge and is the end point of the Derwent Valley Line from Derby. The area mixes terraced streets and later suburban housing with local shops, a post office and community facilities. Roads climb from the river valley toward Riber and Matlock Moor, giving the neighbourhood a stepped layout where lanes meet small greens and school grounds.

Footpaths from the north side link into a network of lanes and public rights of way that rise above the town. Old mill buildings and riverside works remain along the Derwent, repurposed for local firms and services. On the slopes above, Riber Castle stands on Riber Hill and is visible from parts of the north area, a local landmark that marks the transition from town to open moorland. Regular bus and rail connections keep the north side linked to the wider Derbyshire Dales.

Area overview

On average Matlock North has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Matlock North is £54,158 per year. There are 7 schools in Matlock North: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Matlock North is home to around 9,391 people, with a population density of about 531 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Matlock North Population
9,391
Population density
531 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.51(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.52(-50%)
Shoplifting
7.24(-17%)
Public order
5.64(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.15(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,018
96.03%
Other White
139
1.48%
Irish
40
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.38%
Other
28
0.3%
Total population: 9,391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,193
39.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,321
16.53%
No qualifications
1,125
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 7,991

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,159
51.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,154
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
385
9.1%
Other social rented
329
7.78%
Social rents from council
78
1.84%
Total households: 4,231

Property prices in Matlock North

Median price£319,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £430K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £319,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Matlock North area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matlock North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£440,000£326
Flats9£335,000£299
Semi-Detached54£286,250£292
Terraced24£225,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matlock North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£340,000£175,000£142,750
2017£301,250£315,000£198,750£160,000
2018£359,998£300,500£202,000£167,000
2019£345,500£260,000£210,000£157,250
2020£363,000£295,000£225,875£167,500
2021£372,500£262,500£240,000£190,000
2022£420,000£295,000£250,000£223,000
2023£457,500£322,500£271,498£183,996
2024£440,000£320,000£257,500£230,000
2025£440,000£270,000£270,000£228,500
2026£330,000£247,000£295,000£249,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matlock North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£371£205£183
2017£244£343£218£199
2018£251£328£227£197
2019£251£307£219£197
2020£274£313£238£208
2021£280£310£239£208
2022£334£310£287£263
2023£315£396£269£248
2024£324£377£280£266
2025£334£359£289£260
2026£297£225£295£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matlock North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Matlock North in the last year.

All postcodes in Matlock North

DE42ER

Old Road

DE43GS

Wellington Street

DE42RT

St Elphins Park

DE43GF

Bentley Close

DE45HB

Riber View Close

DE43JT

Sheriff Drive

DE43RW

Wellington Street

DE42RL

St Elphins Park

DE43FT

Chesterfield Road

DE42JD

Bakewell Road

DE43PL

Dudleys Yard

DE45PS

Millstone Court

DE43HH

Wolds Rise

DE43BP

Dale Road South

DE43ND

Black Rocks Avenue

DE43TS

Portway Drive

DE43AZ

Bakewell Road

DE43BG

Lonsdale Grove

DE43JD

Smedley Street

DE45FJ

Green Lane

DE42RH

St Elphins Park

DE43FR

Bakewell Road

DE43SJ

Ashtree Close

DE43PJ

Dimple Crescent

DE43TR

The Croft

DE43FS

Chesterfield Road

DE42QR

Hardy Close

DE45GB

Cunnery Lane

DE43NJ

Edgefold Road

DE42QA

Greenaway Lane

DE43HA

George Road

DE45QP

Fern Close

DE43QA

Springfield Rise

DE45LZ

Chesterfield Road

DE43EB

Mettesford

DE45FU

Spout Lane

DE42RR

St Elphins Park

DE43JQ

Jackson Road

DE45FN

The Knoll

DE43BJ

Chatsworth Avenue

DE45PQ

Bentley Bridge Road

DE43LR

Allen Hill

DE43GG

Hurker Rise

DE45LR

Ameycroft Lane

DE43EW

Hurst Rise

DE45PU

Corn Mill Terrace

DE43GQ

Rutland Avenue

DE43EF

Bakewell Road

DE43PZ

Bidston Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.