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Matlock West

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About

Matlock West ward lies on the western bank of the River Derwent, encompassing a mix of residential streets and the historic commercial core of the town. The area includes the steep limestone cliffs of High Tor, which rise sharply behind the riverside paths. Hall Leys Park, a large public green space with a Victorian bandstand, stretches along the riverfront and serves as a central community hub.

The ward contains the terminus for the Peak District's cable car system, which climbs to the Heights of Abraham hilltop park. Local architecture features a blend of Georgian, Victorian, and later buildings, reflecting the town's development as a spa destination. The area's layout is defined by its valley setting, with main roads following the contours of the river and hillside.

Area overview

On average Matlock West has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Matlock West is £51,809 per year. The median sale price in Matlock West is £283,285 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,750 and £346,250. There are 2 schools in Matlock West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Matlock West

Median price: £283,285
Price per sq ft: £283
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £216K – £346K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £283,285 (about £283 per square foot) in Matlock West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £660,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£373,000£297
Semi-Detached36£286,250£283
Terraced24£220,000£283
Flats11£130,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matlock West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£119,500£177,500£175,000
2017£299,500£127,000£208,500£181,500
2018£300,000£142,000£196,250£170,000
2019£340,000£175,000£227,475£175,500
2020£292,250£174,500£206,000£178,000
2021£352,500£149,950£255,000£189,500
2022£410,000£200,000£270,000£220,000
2023£475,000£177,500£280,000£201,000
2024£418,000£130,000£275,000£203,000
2025£375,000£130,000£270,000£223,500
2026£365,000£126,000£290,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matlock West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£160£206£187
2017£220£200£217£195
2018£246£173£220£196
2019£237£191£225£203
2020£274£226£240£237
2021£282£221£250£206
2022£327£247£297£282
2023£297£199£267£246
2024£321£215£277£264
2025£322£207£275£265
2026£290£225£304£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matlock West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district.

Band A£1,630
Band B£1,901
Band C£2,173
Band D£2,445
Band E£2,988
Band F£3,531
Band G£4,075
Band H£4,889

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Matlock West ward.

Local councillors

Martin Stanway Burfoot

Matlock West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Wain

Matlock West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sue Burfoot

Matlock West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Matlock West

DE43LX

Derwent Avenue

DE43QB

Springfield Rise

DE43FJ

Oak Road

DE43LZ

Snitterton Road

DE43JQ

Jackson Road

DE43RR

Olde Englishe Road

DE43SR

Tinkers Place

DE43WA

Bank Gardens

DE43AS

Firs Parade

DE49SE

Bank Road

DE43TL

Bakewell Road

DE43TA

Prospect Drive

DE42PA

Salters Lane

DE43LH

Smedley Street

DE43JP

Wellington Street

DE43GL

Bank Road

DE49TL

Bank Road

DE42JN

Oker Lane

DE43HJ

Wolds Rise

DE43LE

The Close

DE42JG

Snitterton Cottage

DE43GU

Rutland Avenue

DE42JL

Will Shores Lane

DE43SP

Cawdor Way

DE43RX

Cavendish Road

DE43LS

Dalesfield

DE43AU

Bakewell Road

DE43SG

Masson Hill View

DE49TH

Bank Road

DE43HP

High Ridge

DE43AT

Crown Square

DE43JR

Cobden Road

DE43NN

Bank Road

DE43JS

Jackson Tor Road

DE43JN

Hopewell Road

DE43FN

Cavendish Road

DE43NJ

Edgefold Road

DE43SL

Hillcrest

DE43LW

Dale Road

DE43GH

Smedley Street East

DE43NB

Dale Road

DE43FH

New Street

DE49SS

Bank Road

DE43NL

Imperial Road

DE43GT

Rutland Street

DE42JJ

Oker Lane

DE43JT

Sheriff Drive

DE49SN

Bank Road

DE49SP

Bank Road

DE43NP

Daysmill Close

DE43GS

Wellington Street

DE43DN

New Street

DE49SZ

Bank Road

DE49SB

Bank Road

DE43FG

Lime Grove Avenue

DE43SN

Vale Rise

DE43TU

Barn Close

DE43HZ

Sycamore Road

DE43JW

Megdale

DE43TJ

Matlock West

DE43UG

Stoneworks Place

DE43HR

Amberdene

DE43SE

Meadow Place

DE43FE

New Street

DE43JG

Smedley Street

DE49TD

Bank Road

DE43FB

St Joseph Street

DE43SU

River Walk

DE49SF

Bank Road

DE43NF

Bank Road

DE45ZU

Bank Road

DE43AH

Bank Road

DE43HW

All Saints Road

DE43AQ

Bank Road

DE43SD

Morledge

DE42JP

Aston Lane

DE43JY

White Rock Court

DE43TT

Acorn Ridge

DE43SW

Limestone Croft

DE43HA

George Road

DE49FH

Matlock West

DE43SB

Morledge

DE43PZ

Bidston Close

DE43FQ

Smedley Street East

DE43GW

Wellington Street

DE43HU

Woolley Road

DE43XF

Bank Road

DE49TF

Bank Road

DE43LG

Wellington Mews

DE43LJ

Crook Stile

DE43GE

Wellington Close

DE49SL

Bank Road

DE43SJ

Ashtree Close

DE49TN

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