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Matlock South, Cromford & Winster

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About

Matlock South, Cromford and Winster form a distinct area within the Derbyshire Dales, characterised by its blend of historic industrial heritage and rural village life. The landscape is defined by the steep, wooded valley of the River Derwent, with settlements clinging to its sides. Cromford is notable as the birthplace of the modern factory system, centred on Sir Richard Arkwright's 18th-century cotton mills, whose substantial stone buildings still dominate the village core. The area's development was fundamentally shaped by this pioneering industry.

The villages are connected by winding lanes that follow the contours of the land, leading to agricultural plateaus above the valleys. Winster presents a classic linear village plan with its historic market hall, reflecting a pastoral economy. The surrounding area is a network of footpaths, including those of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, linking the industrial archaeology with the open limestone countryside. Local commerce revolves around community-focused shops and public houses serving both residents and visitors exploring this historically significant terrain.

Area overview

On average Matlock South, Cromford & Winster has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster is £49,094 per year. There are 7 schools in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Matlock South, Cromford & Winster is home to around 8,803 people, with a population density of about 179.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster Population
8,803
Population density
179.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.69(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.35(+56%)
Public order
9.54(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(-2%)
Other theft
5.11(-10%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,371
95.09%
Other White
168
1.91%
Irish
48
0.55%
Other Asian
36
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.36%
Total population: 8,803

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,758
36.69%
No qualifications
1,357
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,181
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
977
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 7,517

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,866
44.63%
Owns with a mortgage
847
20.26%
Other social rented
623
14.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
517
12.37%
Social rents from council
202
4.83%
Total households: 4,181

Property prices in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £737,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Matlock South, Cromford & Winster 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 South, Cromford & Winster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£185,750
Terraced33£210,000
Detached24£342,500
Semi-Detached38£257,500

10 years median price trend in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster.

All postcodes in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster

DE42PB

Brightgate

DE42LH

Main Road

DE42AF

Ember Lane

DE49TG

Bank Road

DE43PH

Waterloo Road

DE42DB

Back Lane

DE43WA

Bank Gardens

DE42AX

Bankside

DE42JW

Eversleigh Rise

DE43FH

New Street

DE43NU

Holme Road

DE43FL

Henry Avenue

DE43PX

New Bath Road

DE45JF

White Tor Road

DE45EW

The Cliff

DE49SG

Bank Road

DE42AH

Clatterway

DE42AU

Bell Lane

DE43ET

Hurst Rise

DE45QS

Matlock East & Tansley

DE42JQ

Oker Road

DE43NQ

Matlock East & Tansley

DE43PG

Temple Walk

DE49ZZ

Bank Road

DE49SN

Bank Road

DE42LJ

Main Road

DE43GU

Rutland Avenue

DE45EY

Smuse Lane

DE43PP

Dale Road

DE49AD

Bank Road

DE49ST

Bank Road

DE43QJ

Alabaster Lane

DE43DE

Starkholmes Road

DE43PE

Upperwood

DE45JR

Low Leas

DE43BY

Church Street

DE43LQ

Rutland Gate Close

DE43RS

Cromford & Matlock Bath

DE43WP

Bank Road

DE43LU

Dale Road

DE43QG

Chapel Hill

DE43AG

Smedley Street

DE43JN

Hopewell Road

DE43SS

Hurst Rise

DE43NB

Dale Road

DE451LL

Cliff Lane

DE42AZ

Arter Hill

DE43NX

Rockvale Villas

DE49SE

Bank Road

DE43EL

Sherwood Road

DE43QX

Moorside Close

DE43RG

North Street

DE42BY

Well Street

DE42JP

Aston Lane

DE43DA

Whitewood Way

DE43QW

Moorside

DE42ZQ

Bank Road

DE42DD

Buckdale Lane

DE43EH

Lilybank Close

DE43NF

Bank Road

DE45JD

Cross Lane

DE43JJ

Smedley Street

DE49TJ

Bank Road

DE42DR

Bank Top

DE43AS

Firs Parade

DE43BT

Matlock Green

DE43DJ

Butts Drive

DE42BW

Main Street

DE43AQ

Bank Road

DE451LN

Gratton Lane

DE42JY

Main Road

DE43RB

Beech Walk

DE49SP

Bank Road

DE49SS

Bank Road

DE43AA

Bank Road

DE42LL

Main Road

DE44NQ

Dark Lane

DE42AD

Study Drive

DE49TN

Matlock West

DE43EX

Lumsdale Crescent

DE45HN

High Peak Junction

DE43DG

High Tor Road

DE43UJ

Cromford & Matlock Bath

DE42AL

Winster Lane

DE49SD

Bank Road

DE43GL

Bank Road

DE43AT

Crown Square

DE49SX

Bank Road

DE43EQ

Mornington Rise

DE42JG

Snitterton Cottage

DE42AT

Town Head

DE43SY

Horseshoe Mews

DE43LW

Dale Road

DE43EA

Mettesford

DE42DS

East Bank

DE42LP

Oldfield Lane

DE42BZ

West End

DE43LT

Dale Road

DE43LX

Derwent Avenue

DE49SJ

Bank Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.