Area360 logo

Find postcode

Matlock North

Interactive map displaying Matlock North

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 531.0 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

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Matlock North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £705,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matlock North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached67£275,000
Terraced36£238,500
Detached68£432,500
Flats14£246,000

10 years median price trend in Matlock North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock North.

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: 16/05/2026.