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DE4

MATLOCK

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE4 covers MATLOCK in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £348,341
1yr change ▼ 12.8%
Crime 82% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£348,341

▼ 12.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% above national avg

Crime Rate

15.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

230 Mbps

Property Prices in DE4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE4 is £348,341, which is 20% above the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE4 cost 21.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE4 have fallen 12.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £456,144 610
Semi-detached £270,824 480
Terraced £225,844 394
Flat £229,775 116
All types £348,341 1711

5-Year Price History

£328K £341K £354K £368K £381K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 15.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE4 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE4 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Brassington Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Crich Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Lea Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Darley Dale Primary School Primary Good mi
Tansley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

130,451

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE4 are 230.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 78% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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230.0 Mbps

Avg Download

41.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

52%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE4 is collected by Amber Valley. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE4 — MATLOCK

Area Summary

DE4 (MATLOCK) offers above-average property prices (£348,341, 21% above national average), low crime (82% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (230 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE4 MATLOCK

What is the average house price in DE4 MATLOCK?
The average house price in DE4 (MATLOCK) is £348,341, based on 1711 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.8% over the past year.
Is DE4 MATLOCK a safe area to live?
Crime in DE4 is significantly below the national average (15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE4 MATLOCK?
The population of DE4 (MATLOCK) is approximately 130,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE4?
The average broadband download speed in DE4 is 230 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 52%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE4 MATLOCK?
There are 27 schools in or near DE4. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

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