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DE4 2FT

Lime Tree Avenue

Darley Dale

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Overview

Postcode DE4 2FT is located in an urban city, within the Darley Dale ward 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 nearest station is Matlock, about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Whitworth Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave is £49,083 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from DE4 2FT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave near DE4 2FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Matlock located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE4 2FT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhitworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitworth Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
2,295.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.53(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.35(+32%)
Drugs
7.65(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(-13%)
Shoplifting
5.29(-39%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
95.96%
Other White
3
1.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.74%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Indian
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.57%
No qualifications
49
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
53.85%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.15%
Social rents from council
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Darley Dale

Median price£292,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £399K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Darley Dale area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darley Dale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£425,000£345
Flats9£335,000£375
Semi-Detached25£230,000£283
Terraced22£230,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darley Dale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darley Dale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£237,500£215,000
2026£406,750£235,000£230,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darley Dale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darley Dale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£359£382£278£233
2026£309£306£307£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darley Dale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darley Dale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 2FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 2FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026Church View, Dale Road North, Matlock, DE4 2FTTerracedFreehold£235,000
04 Jul 2025Shayden 13, Stancliffe View, Dale Road North, Matlock, DE4 2FTTerracedFreehold£225,000
05 Dec 2025Wychbury House, Peakland View, Matlock, DE4 2GFTerracedFreehold£275,000
01 Jul 20253, Hawksley Drive, Matlock, DE4 2HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
07 Nov 20251, Torfield Cottages, Green Lane, Matlock, DE4 2GJTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the DE4 2FT postcode area, located within Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE4 2FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDarley Churchtown Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE4 2FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE4 2FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGo Local ExtraCrowstones Road, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 2GUWalking directions to Go Local Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,332
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,887
Band H£4,665

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE4 2FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Richard Burton

Darley Dale - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Marilyn Amy Franks

Darley Dale - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Roger Paul Shelley

Darley Dale - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

John Whitby

Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyshire DalesE07000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerbyshire DalesE14001195
WardDarley DaleE05014598
ParishDarley DaleE04002744
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bakewell South, Darley Dale & YoulgreaveE02007029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 011GE01019608
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 2FT

Is DE4 2FT (Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave) safe?

The area around DE4 2FT 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near DE4 2FT?

The median sale price around DE4 2FT in Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave is £292,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE4 2FT?

There is 1 school close to DE4 2FT, including Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE4 2FT?

DE4 2FT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE4 2FT (Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 2FT 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.