Postcode DE4 2FB is located in an urban city, within the Darley Dale area of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave is £49,083 per year. The median sale price in Darley Dale is £280,000 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £192,750 and £415,000. The nearest station is Matlock, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Whitworth Park.
Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,699 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave is £49,083 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE4 2FB.
Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave near DE4 2FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Matlock located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitworth Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Darley Dale area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £415,000 | £354 |
| Flats | 8 | £240,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £225,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 24 | £210,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £350,000 | £159,998 | £126,750 |
| 2017 | £279,950 | £325,000 | £192,625 | £146,500 |
| 2018 | £352,500 | £320,000 | £179,150 | £144,950 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £280,750 | £189,000 | £146,750 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £295,000 | £211,153 | £141,000 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £285,000 | £195,000 | £175,250 |
| 2022 | £352,500 | £335,000 | £240,000 | £208,000 |
| 2023 | £396,000 | £385,000 | £237,500 | £183,996 |
| 2024 | £382,500 | £355,000 | £238,000 | £177,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £315,000 | £240,000 | £212,500 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £165,000 | £225,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235 | £397 | £208 | £179 |
| 2017 | £265 | £362 | £216 | £191 |
| 2018 | £282 | £348 | £234 | £180 |
| 2019 | £278 | £308 | £220 | £189 |
| 2020 | £281 | £330 | £231 | £211 |
| 2021 | £300 | £314 | £268 | £198 |
| 2022 | £343 | £351 | £287 | £254 |
| 2023 | £363 | £403 | £291 | £210 |
| 2024 | £328 | £383 | £249 | £235 |
| 2025 | £377 | £382 | £280 | £227 |
| 2026 | £331 | £233 | £264 | £265 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 2FB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | The Cottage, Park Lane, Matlock, DE4 2FB | Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 4, Ryecroft, Matlock, DE4 2FD | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 29, Painters Way, Matlock, DE4 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 2, The Park, Matlock, DE4 2DE | Detached | Freehold | £975,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 22, Porteous Close, Matlock, DE4 2EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the DE4 2FB postcode area, located within Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Darley Dale Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jan 2020. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE4 2FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Dale Road South, Matlock, DE4 2EU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Station Road, Matlock, DE4 2EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Two Dales News | Station Road, Matlock, DE4 2EQ | Walking directions to Two Dales News |
Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE4 2FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Richard Burton
Darley Dale - Elected 4 May 2023
Marilyn Amy Franks
Darley Dale - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Paul Shelley
Darley Dale - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whitby
Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE4 2FB records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around DE4 2FB in Darley Dale is £280,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DE4 2FB, including Darley Dale Primary School (Good) and Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DE4 2FB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 2FB is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Richard Burton (Liberal Democrats), Marilyn Amy Franks (Liberal Democrats) and Roger Paul Shelley (Liberal Democrats).