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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

DE43UF

Spring Croft

DE45JG

Willersley Lane

DE42DQ

West Bank

DE42JL

Will Shores Lane

DE43DZ

Mettesford

DE42AS

High Street

DE43PW

Clifton Road

DE43ES

Overdale

DE42AB

Horsecroft Lane

DE43DF

Tor Close

DE42LA

Eversleigh Rise

DE43RN

Derby Road

DE49SZ

Bank Road

DE42DT

East Bank

DE45ZP

Bank Road

DE43EY

St Giles Walk

DE45JW

Hearthstone Lane

DE49TL

Bank Road

DE45NR

Baileys Mill

DE43YS

Bank Road

DE43EN

Linden Grove

DE49SU

Bank Road

DE43DX

Lynholmes Rise

DE43FF

Pope Carr Road

DE43AR

Causeway Lane

DE43RR

Olde Englishe Road

DE43BW

Stoney Way

DE49SH

Bank Road

DE43RD

Snitterton Road

DE43SR

Tinkers Place

DE43RP

Derby Road

DE42DP

Woolleys Yard

DE45JA

Starkholmes Road

DE43GT

Rutland Street

DE43FD

Lime Grove Walk

DE49TF

Bank Road

DE42JR

St Marys View

DE42LE

Clough Lane

DE44JH

Byeway Lane

DE42DH

Main Street

DE43QE

Market Place

DE49TB

Bank Road

DE45ZU

Bank Road

DE43NS

North Parade

DE43GJ

Wellfield Court

DE45NS

Bentley Brook

DE45JY

Willersley Castle Drive

DE43FE

New Street

DE49EW

Bank Road

DE43PA

Brunswood Road

DE42DU

Wyntor Avenue

DE43LG

Wellington Mews

DE43BU

Knowleston Place

DE43PY

Derby Road

DE43RA

Tor View Rise

DE45JB

Riber Road

DE43BZ

Church Street

DE43FG

Lime Grove Avenue

DE43QP

Rose End Avenue

DE43FJ

Oak Road

DE43PR

St Johns Road

DE43ED

Hazel Grove

DE43NN

Bank Road

DE42SF

Painters Way

DE49SW

Bank Road

DE43DL

Tor Rise

DE43DD

Starkholmes Road

DE42LZ

Dudwood Lane

DE43PF

Orchard Road

DE43FQ

Smedley Street East

DE49FH

Matlock West

DE43AD

Maple View

DE43ER

Hurst Rise

DE45NG

Lumsdale Road

DE49SL

Bank Road

DE45JU

Rose Cottages

DE43BF

Matlock Green

DE45AG

Lea Road

DE43DB

Shortlands

DE49TA

Bank Road

DE43QU

The Hill

DE42DA

Moor Lane

DE43EP

Hurst Rise

DE45JS

Littlemoor Lane

DE42AW

Uppertown

DE43PB

Masson Road

DE42SH

Bonsall & Winster

DE43SQ

Victoria Hall Gardens

DE45JT

Carr Lane

DE43DW

Lynholmes Road

DE43RL

Castle View Drive

DE43QN

Hawthorn Drive

DE42AP

Pounder Lane

DE42BX

Ivy Lane

DE42JS

Kirby Lane

DE43PU

Derby Road

DE42DL

Leacroft Road

DE43SX

Olde Englishe Road

DE45JH

Derby Road

DE42PD

Bonsall Lane

Data Sources

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