Postcode DE4 4DU is located in a rural town, within the Wirksworth ward of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wirksworth area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wirksworth is £53,625 per year. The nearest station is Cromford located about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stoney Wood.
Wirksworth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Wirksworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wirksworth is £53,625 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE4 4DU.
Wirksworth near DE4 4DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cromford located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stoney Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Stoney Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Fanny Shaw's Park | Small | Walking directions to Fanny Shaw's Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £298,000 in Wirksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £366,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £220,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wirksworth
In the DE4 4DU postcode area, located within Wirksworth, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE4 4DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dips's Place | 35 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DS | Walking directions to Dips's Place |
| 0.1 mi | Ken's Supermarket | 1-5 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DR | Walking directions to Ken's Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Derby Road Stores | Derby Road, Matlock, DE4 4AQ | Walking directions to Derby Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Harrison Drive, Matlock, DE4 4FG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Mountford Stores | 25 Mountford Avenue, Matlock, DE4 4AT | Walking directions to Mountford Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE4 4DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dawn Greatorex
Wirksworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Lucy Peacock
Wirksworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Slack
Wirksworth - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whitby
Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.