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DE4 4PD

Wirksworth

Derbyshire Dales

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Overview

Postcode DE4 4PD 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wirksworth is £53,625 per year. The nearest station is Cromford, about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Stoney Wood.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Wirksworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,734 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wirksworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.2 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 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 4PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Wirksworth near DE4 4PD 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE4 4PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStoney WoodMediumWalking directions to Stoney Wood

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
189.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
7.08(-58%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.08(-79%)
Other theft
3.54(-38%)
Drugs
3.54(+22%)
Public order
2.65(-62%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
98.1%
Other White
5
1.59%
Pakistani
1
0.32%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
49.28%
No qualifications
36
13.04%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.52%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
105
67.74%
Owns with a mortgage
32
20.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.39%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.94%
Other social rented
2
1.29%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Wirksworth

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £377K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Wirksworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £790,000.

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£440,000£363
Semi-Detached25£240,000£281
Terraced28£216,500£281
Flats1£183,750£240

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£357,500£235,000£250,000£220,250
2026£541,250£183,750£235,000£201,500
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£364£310£279£288
2026£276£240£280£336
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 20253, Yokecliffe Hill, Matlock, DE4 4PEDetachedFreehold£495,000
29 Oct 202520, Yokecliffe Hill, Matlock, DE4 4PEDetachedFreehold£232,000
01 Oct 202572, Yokecliffe Drive, Matlock, DE4 4EXDetachedFreehold£367,000
19 Aug 202528, Yokecliffe Drive, Matlock, DE4 4EXDetachedFreehold£302,000
24 Jul 202513, Yokecliffe Drive, Matlock, DE4 4EXDetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the DE4 4PD postcode area, located within Wirksworth, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE4 4PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWirksworth CofE Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryAnthony Gell SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryWirksworth Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE4 4PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE4 4PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodHarrison Drive, Matlock, DE4 4FGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miKen's Supermarket1-5 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DRWalking directions to Ken's Supermarket
0.4 miDips's Place35 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DSWalking directions to Dips's Place
0.5 miDerby Road StoresDerby Road, Matlock, DE4 4AQWalking directions to Derby Road 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 4PD, 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
ParishWirksworthE04002820
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WirksworthE02004074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 007CE01019635
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2015-10-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 4PD

Is DE4 4PD (Wirksworth) safe?

The area around DE4 4PD records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 4PD?

The median sale price around DE4 4PD in Wirksworth is £275,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE4 4PD?

There are 3 schools close to DE4 4PD, including Wirksworth CofE Infant School (Good), Anthony Gell School and Wirksworth Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE4 4PD?

DE4 4PD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE4 4PD 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).

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.