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DE4 4NA

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Wirksworth

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Overview

Postcode DE4 4NA is located in a rural village, within the Wirksworth area of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wirksworth area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wirksworth is £53,625 per year. The median sale price in Wirksworth is £285,820 (around £307 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £400,000. The nearest station is Cromford, about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Wirksworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,005 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Wirksworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wirksworth is £53,625 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE4 4NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wirksworth near DE4 4NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cromford located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
101.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.86(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.73(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.24(-56%)
Public order
3.24(-53%)
Burglary
2.59(-22%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
445
96.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.87%
Other White
4
0.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.22%
Total population: 459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
189
49.61%
Level 3 (A level)
62
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.34%
No qualifications
33
8.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
101
51.53%
Owns with a mortgage
74
37.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.06%
Other social rented
1
0.51%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Wirksworth

Median price: £285,820
Price per sq ft: £307
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £210K – £400K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £285,820 (about £307 per square foot) in Wirksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wirksworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£460,000£364
Semi-Detached30£240,000£286
Flats2£216,875£348
Terraced23£213,000£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wirksworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wirksworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,250£144,000£200,000£150,750
2017£259,950£185,000£185,000£165,500
2018£289,000£160,250£183,500£180,000
2019£280,498£156,225£192,000£165,750
2020£329,750£172,475£189,000£179,998
2021£311,500£208,750£232,500£175,000
2022£340,000£163,750£239,000£192,000
2023£388,750£165,500£265,000£230,500
2024£403,250£247,500£262,000£205,000
2025£352,500£235,000£250,000£220,500
2026£495,000£216,875£238,000£192,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wirksworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wirksworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£205£210£215
2017£262£253£222£231
2018£262£229£199£227
2019£272£259£201£248
2020£292£258£225£235
2021£288£296£248£267
2022£365£288£270£325
2023£368£273£282£303
2024£345£340£267£289
2025£363£310£279£288
2026£378£348£283£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wirksworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wirksworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20253, The Moor, Matlock, DE4 4LZTerracedFreehold£278,000
28 Aug 20264, Nelson Close, Matlock, DE4 4LBTerracedFreehold£225,000
08 Aug 20251, Nelson Close, Matlock, DE4 4LBTerracedFreehold£171,000
19 Nov 202510, Duke Street, Matlock, DE4 4NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
09 Feb 20267, King Street, Matlock, DE4 4NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the DE4 4NA postcode area, located within Wirksworth, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DE4 4NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryMiddleton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district.

Band A£1,630
Band B£1,901
Band C£2,173
Band D£2,445
Band E£2,988
Band F£3,531
Band G£4,075
Band H£4,889

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 4NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dawn Greatorex

Wirksworth - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lucy Peacock

Wirksworth - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Peter Slack

Wirksworth - 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
WardWirksworthE05014608
ParishMiddletonE04002824
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WirksworthE02004074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 007BE01019634
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 4NA

Is DE4 4NA (Wirksworth) safe?

The area around DE4 4NA records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DE4 4NA?

The median sale price around DE4 4NA in Wirksworth is £285,820 (about £307 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE4 4NA?

There is 1 school close to DE4 4NA, including Middleton Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DE4 4NA?

DE4 4NA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,005 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE4 4NA (Wirksworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 4NA is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dawn Greatorex (Labour Party), Lucy Peacock (Labour Party) and Peter Slack (Labour Party).