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Overview

Postcode DE4 4PQ is located in a rural town, within the Wirksworth area 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 median sale price in Wirksworth is £275,000 (around £298 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £415,000. The nearest station is Cromford, about 2.7 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
0%
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 30,839 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% 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

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 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 4PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wirksworth near DE4 4PQ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE4 4PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStoney WoodMediumWalking directions to Stoney Wood

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
852.9 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
403
95.72%
Other White
12
2.85%
Indian
2
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.48%
Pakistani
1
0.24%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
46.19%
No qualifications
58
15.22%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
9.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
157
78.89%
Owns with a mortgage
36
18.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
2.51%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.5%
Total households: 199

Property prices in Wirksworth

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £298
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £210K – £415K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £298 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
Detached37£450,000£360
Semi-Detached33£240,000£281
Terraced29£220,500£286
Flats2£216,875£348

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£222,750
2026£470,000£216,875£238,000£210,000
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£293
2026£357£348£280£295
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE4 4PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202532, Yokecliffe Drive, Matlock, DE4 4EXDetachedFreehold£245,000
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
24 Jun 202620, Yokecliffe Avenue, Matlock, DE4 4DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the DE4 4PQ postcode area, located within Wirksworth, there are 2 primary and 1 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 4PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryAnthony Gell SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryWirksworth CofE Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWirksworth Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE4 4PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE4 4PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDerby Road StoresDerby Road, Matlock, DE4 4AQWalking directions to Derby Road Stores
0.3 miMountford Stores25 Mountford Avenue, Matlock, DE4 4ATWalking directions to Mountford Stores
0.4 miDips's Place35 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DSWalking directions to Dips's Place
0.4 miKen's Supermarket1-5 St. John's Street, Matlock, DE4 4DRWalking directions to Ken's Supermarket
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodHarrison Drive, Matlock, DE4 4FGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4PQ, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DE4 4PQ

Is DE4 4PQ (Wirksworth) safe?

The area around DE4 4PQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near DE4 4PQ?

The median sale price around DE4 4PQ in Wirksworth is £275,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE4 4PQ?

There are 3 schools close to DE4 4PQ, including Anthony Gell School (Good), Wirksworth CofE Infant School (Good) and Wirksworth Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DE4 4PQ?

DE4 4PQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,839 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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