Main Street, Elton, Matlock, DE4 2BW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE4 2BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	49.6%	1.2%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	51.6%	50.4%	-1.2%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DE4 2BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.6%	26.2%	-3.4%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	53.4%	55.4%	2.0%	44.2%	11.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.4%	8.6%	0.2%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	5.9%	7.4%	1.5%	6.1%	1.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.8%	43.3%	4.5%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	36.3%	36%	-0.3%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	17.4%	14.8%	-2.6%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	5.8%	4.1%	-1.7%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.4%	20.2%	-7.2%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	7.7%	-0.1%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	11.6%	-3.2%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	6.5%	2.6%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	18.2%	5.4%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	29.3%	33.9%	4.6%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	3.9%	1.8%	-2.1%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.2%	98.4%	0.2%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.2%	97.9%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	98.2%	0.0%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.1%	76.7%	0.4%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	22.1%	13.5%	8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Main Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Bonsall & Winster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Main Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bonsall & Winster and the 51st lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DE4 2BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Main Street are based on 319 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derbyshire Dales.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Main Street, Elton, Matlock, DE4 2BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE4 2BW

Average Price
£327,332

Semi-Detached
£295,045

Terraced
£266,765

Detached
£428,837

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Main Street

Average Price
£421,305

Semi-Detached
£409,694

Terraced
£326,774

Detached
£519,491

Flats/Maisonettes
£276,148

Other
£332,072

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Main Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Main Street, Matlock, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-08-15	£284,221
Woodbine House Main Street, Matlock, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2024-11-22	£430,000
7 Main Street, Matlock, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-05-22	£297,377
1 Archway Cottage Main Street, Matlock, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-10-06	£331,901
2 Sunnyside Main Street, Matlock, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£248,000	2022-10-28	£253,779

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE4 2BW

Employment

DE4 2BW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

DE4 2BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE4 2BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	129
Self-Employed	61
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	47
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Construction	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Education	17
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	12
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	8
Information and communication	6
Mining and quarrying	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elton CofE Primary School Main Street , Elton DE4 2BW	3out of 4	38 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winster CofE Primary School Wensley Road , Winster DE4 2DH	3out of 4	2,539 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School Alport Lane , Youlgrave DE45 1WN	3out of 4	3,897 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School School Lane , Stanton-in-the-Peak DE4 2LX	4out of 4	4,249 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Darley CofE Primary School Cross Green , DE4 2JT	3out of 4	5,008 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Duke Of York Public House	Main Street, Elton		54 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Elton Jubilee Field Winster Lane	grass pitches	331 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	23.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	23.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	23.8%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.59 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.59 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.