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DE4 3RQ

Mill Road

Cromford & Matlock Bath

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Overview

Postcode DE4 3RQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Cromford & Matlock Bath ward of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Matlock South, Cromford & Winster area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 Cromford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cromford Play Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from DE4 3RQ.

Flood risk

High

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster near DE4 3RQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cromford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE4 3RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cromford

N/A

Walking directions to Cromford
0.9 mi

Matlock Bath

N/A

Walking directions to Matlock Bath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE4 3RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCromford Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Cromford Play Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
74.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.96(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.21(-28%)
Other theft
4.31(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-42%)
Public order
3.59(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
97.3%
Irish
4
1.2%
Other White
3
0.9%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
41.25%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.18%
No qualifications
45
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.55%
Apprenticeship
24
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
102
66.23%
Owns with a mortgage
40
25.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.25%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.25%
Other social rented
2
1.3%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Cromford & Matlock Bath

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £355K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Cromford & Matlock Bath area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £745,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cromford & Matlock Bath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£397,500£314
Semi-Detached8£280,250£291
Flats1£245,000£—
Terraced4£224,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cromford & Matlock Bath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cromford & Matlock Bath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£170,000£187,500£160,000
2017£258,750£183,975£190,000£161,750
2018£348,000£240,000£210,000£159,500
2019£338,750£135,000£307,500£160,000
2020£320,000£185,000£182,000£167,500
2021£400,000£152,501£199,998£230,350
2022£402,500£254,000£192,250
2023£345,000£168,000£240,000£194,000
2024£350,000£205,000£238,000£245,000
2025£410,000£209,750£260,000£222,500
2026£325,000£280,250£229,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cromford & Matlock Bath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cromford & Matlock Bath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£202£198
2017£215£193£198
2018£224£189£204
2019£242£197£179
2020£258£180£196
2021£266£237£213
2022£296£299£258
2023£417£265£195
2024£290£251£246
2025£314£234£247
2026£323£308£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cromford & Matlock Bath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cromford & Matlock Bath in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 3RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202573, Derby Road, Matlock, DE4 3RPDetachedFreehold£410,000
04 Nov 2025105, Derby Road, Matlock, DE4 3RPDetachedFreehold£520,000
04 Jun 2025Flat 1, Rock House, Derby Road, Matlock, DE4 3RPFlatsLeasehold£245,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 8, Rock House, Derby Road, Matlock, DE4 3RPFlatsLeasehold£196,500
15 Oct 2025Woodlands, Derby Road, Matlock, DE4 3RNDetachedFreehold£745,000

Schools

In the DE4 3RQ 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 3RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCromford Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMatlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE4 3RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE4 3RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miArkwright Stores39 Market Place, Matlock, DE4 3REWalking directions to Arkwright Stores

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

Local councillors

Nick Whitehead

Cromford & Matlock Bath - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

John Whitby

Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyshire DalesE07000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerbyshire DalesE14001195
ParishCromfordE04002741
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Matlock South, Cromford & WinsterE02004073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 006AE01019619
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 3RQ

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

The area around DE4 3RQ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3RQ?

The median sale price around DE4 3RQ in Matlock South, Cromford & Winster is £290,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE4 3RQ?

There are 2 schools close to DE4 3RQ, including Cromford Church of England Primary School (Good) and Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE4 3RQ?

The closest station to DE4 3RQ is Cromford, about 588 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE4 3RQ?

DE4 3RQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 3RQ is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Whitehead (Labour Party).

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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.