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DE4 2JN

Oker Lane

Matlock West

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Overview

Postcode DE4 2JN is located in a rural village, within the Matlock West ward of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Matlock South, Cromford & Winster area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster is £49,094 per year. The nearest station is Matlock, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster is £49,094 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE4 2JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster near DE4 2JN 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
67 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.86(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.99(-70%)
Other theft
2.5(-56%)
Other crime
1.25(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.25(-83%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
96.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.65%
Indian
1
0.33%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
44.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.75%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.75%
No qualifications
38
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
59.18%
Owns with a mortgage
33
22.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.12%
Other social rented
7
4.76%
Social rents from council
6
4.08%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Matlock West

Median price£287,250
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £334K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 (about £280 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
Detached20£347,500£317
Semi-Detached31£295,000£289
Terraced20£215,000£253
Flats7£125,000£225

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£387,500£122,500£275,000£220,000
2026£338,500£247,000£296,000£210,000
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£205£278£260
2026£307£225£314£219
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.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 2JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 2025Newlyn, Matlock, DE4 2JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
21 Oct 2025Baslow Cottage, Aston Lane, Matlock, DE4 2JPDetachedFreehold£660,000

Schools

In the DE4 2JN postcode area, located within Matlock South, Cromford & Winster, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE4 2JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySouth Darley CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryDarley Dale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 2JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

John Whitby

Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyshire DalesE07000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerbyshire DalesE14001195
WardMatlock WestE05014605
ParishSouth DarleyE04013274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Matlock South, Cromford & WinsterE02004073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 006FE01019632
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 2JN

Is DE4 2JN (Matlock South, Cromford & Winster) safe?

The area around DE4 2JN records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DE4 2JN?

The median sale price around DE4 2JN in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster is £287,250 (about £280 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE4 2JN?

There are 2 schools close to DE4 2JN, including South Darley CofE Primary School (Good) and Darley Dale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE4 2JN?

DE4 2JN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE4 2JN (Matlock South, Cromford & Winster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 2JN is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martin Stanway Burfoot (Liberal Democrats), Steve Wain (Liberal Democrats) and Sue Burfoot (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.