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DE4 4NQ

Dark Lane

Cromford & Matlock Bath

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Detailed insights for DE4 4NQ

Overview

Postcode DE4 4NQ is located in a rural town, 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 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 4NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster near DE4 4NQ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
262.6 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
241
94.51%
Other White
10
3.92%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Pakistani
1
0.39%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
32.44%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.67%
No qualifications
40
17.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
54.96%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.61%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202526, Malthouse Close, Matlock, DE4 4FTTerracedFreehold£233,000
12 Dec 20253, Steeple Grange, Matlock, DE4 4FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£577,000
30 Oct 202510B, Steeple Grange, Matlock, DE4 4FSDetachedFreehold£387,500
18 Jun 202567, Steeple Grange, Matlock, DE4 4FSTerracedFreehold£257,500
26 Mar 202528, Steeple Grange, Matlock, DE4 4FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the DE4 4NQ postcode area, located within Matlock South, Cromford & Winster, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE4 4NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryMiddleton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCromford Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryWirksworth CofE Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 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 4NQ, 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 Introduced2007-11-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 4NQ

Is DE4 4NQ (Matlock South, Cromford & Winster) safe?

The area around DE4 4NQ 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 4NQ?

The median sale price around DE4 4NQ 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 4NQ?

There are 3 schools close to DE4 4NQ, including Middleton Community Primary School (Good), Cromford Church of England Primary School (Good) and Wirksworth CofE Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE4 4NQ?

DE4 4NQ 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 4NQ (Matlock South, Cromford & Winster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 4NQ is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Whitehead (Labour Party).

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.