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DE4 3EA

Mettesford

Matlock East & Tansley

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Overview

Postcode DE4 3EA is located in an urban city, within the Matlock East & Tansley ward of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Matlock South, Cromford & Winster area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Asker Lane Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
67.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.5%

Approximately 67.5% 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 3EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster near DE4 3EA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE4 3EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Matlock

N/A

Walking directions to Matlock

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE4 3EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAsker Lane FieldsSmallWalking directions to Asker Lane Fields
0.4 miSparrow ParkSmallWalking directions to Sparrow Park

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
6,911.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.21(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.22(+203%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.74(+85%)
Public order
9.37(+35%)
Drugs
6.87(+136%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
383
94.57%
Other White
13
3.21%
Chinese
4
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.49%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
31.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
18.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
15.46%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
69
44.81%
Social rents from council
35
22.73%
Owns outright
24
15.58%
Owns with a mortgage
14
9.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.19%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Matlock East & Tansley

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £465K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £292 per square foot) in Matlock East & Tansley area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £700,000.

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 East & Tansley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£480,000£319
Semi-Detached33£260,000£270
Terraced9£225,000£280
Flats4£155,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matlock East & Tansley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock East & Tansley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308,750£167,500£152,500£155,000
2017£322,500£141,500£175,000£170,000
2018£361,995£180,000£207,000£202,000
2019£364,995£205,000£204,000£167,500
2020£413,000£155,000£239,000£178,000
2021£407,500£160,000£245,000£220,000
2022£472,500£196,250£225,800£215,000
2023£499,000£300,000£250,000£180,000
2024£480,000£140,000£245,000£240,000
2025£452,500£155,000£262,500£266,750
2026£357,500£152,500£194,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matlock East & Tansley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matlock East & Tansley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£197£163£191
2017£252£221£187£174
2018£252£193£210£268
2019£251£217£209£188
2020£277£215£227£194
2021£299£193£222£212
2022£352£235£276£259
2023£323£588£249£240
2024£328£188£276£283
2025£328£244£290£280
2026£279£205£219£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matlock East & Tansley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Matlock East & Tansley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 3EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 3EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 202579, Mettesford, Matlock, DE4 3EASemi-DetachedFreehold£159,950
09 Jan 202653, Overdale, Matlock, DE4 3ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
09 May 2025104, Mettesford, Matlock, DE4 3EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,500
02 May 20258, Fairholmes, Matlock, DE4 3DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
02 Apr 2026214, Hurst Rise, Matlock, DE4 3EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the DE4 3EA postcode area, located within Matlock South, Cromford & Winster, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE4 3EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCastle View Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miSecondaryHighfields SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE4 3EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE4 3EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLynholmes Road PremierLynholmes Road, Matlock, DE4 3DWWalking directions to Lynholmes Road Premier
0.3 miOne StopLime Tree Road, Matlock, DE4 3EJWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miMorrisons DailyMatlock Green, Derbyshire Dales, DE4 3SYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miGo Local71 Matlock Green, Matlock Green, Matlock, DE4 3BTWalking directions to Go Local

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 3EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Christopher Hughes

Matlock East & Tansley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Joanne Linthwaite

Matlock East & Tansley - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Flitter

Matlock East & Tansley - 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
ParishMatlock TownE04013273
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Matlock South, Cromford & WinsterE02004073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 006DE01019625
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 3EA

Is DE4 3EA (Matlock South, Cromford & Winster) safe?

The area around DE4 3EA records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3EA?

The median sale price around DE4 3EA in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster is £327,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE4 3EA?

There are 6 schools close to DE4 3EA, including St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), Castle View Primary School (Requires improvement) and Highfields School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE4 3EA?

The closest station to DE4 3EA is Matlock, about 1,298 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE4 3EA?

DE4 3EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE4 3EA (Matlock South, Cromford & Winster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 3EA is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Christopher Hughes (Liberal Democrats), Joanne Linthwaite (Liberal Democrats) and Steve Flitter (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.