Mettesford, Matlock, DE4 3DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE4 3DZ is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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	51.6%	45.9%	-5.7%	51.0%	-5.1%
Male	48.4%	54.1%	5.7%	49.0%	5.1%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.5%	41.6%	10.1%	37.9%	3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	37%	-8.6%	44.2%	-7.2%
Separated	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	10.4%	11.9%	1.5%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	9.5%	6.6%	-2.9%	6.1%	0.5%

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	35%	41.1%	6.1%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	34%	33.2%	-0.8%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	17.3%	14.8%	-2.5%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	11.1%	6.9%	-4.2%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	1.2%	2.7%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	48.1%	27.6%	-20.5%	18.2%	9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	12.3%	-3.1%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	15.2%	3.2%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	6.6%	3.3%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	17.7%	7.7%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	7.5%	18.1%	10.6%	33.8%	-15.7%
Other	3.7%	2.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	94.7%	-4.0%	81.4%	13.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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%	96%	-2.0%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.7%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.7%	76.7%	-14.0%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	35.3%	13.5%	21.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Mettesford Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mettesford was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.5% higher than the Bonsall & Winster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mettesford has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bonsall & Winster and the 32nd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.3%.

🔎 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 3DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Mettesford are based on 35 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 Mettesford, Matlock, DE4 3DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE4 3DZ

Average Price
£182,319

Semi-Detached
£175,944

Terraced
£198,255

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mettesford

Average Price
£164,592

Semi-Detached
£164,513

Terraced
£164,788

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on MettesfordStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Mettesford, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£143,580	2025-09-19	£143,580
23 Mettesford, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2025-06-13	£265,939
36 Mettesford, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-02-07	£178,865
33 Mettesford, Matlock, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£167,000	2021-08-27	£194,097
29 Mettesford, Matlock, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-03-24	£214,134

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE4 3DZ

Employment

DE4 3DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	20
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	13
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Education	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle View Primary School School Road , DE4 3DS	2out of 4	189 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Chesterfield Road , DE4 3FT	1out of 4	393 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE Infant School Dimple Road , DE4 3HX	3out of 4	1,133 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Giles Church of England Primary School Starkholmes Road , DE4 3DD	3out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE Junior School Hurds Hollow , DE4 3LA	3out of 4	1,680 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfields School Upper Lumsdale , DE4 5NA	3out of 4	1,158 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Church in the Peak & Jigsaw Foodbank	13 Lime Tree Business Park, Lime Tree Road	530 yd
D'Alessandro's	80 Smedley Street, Matlock	743 yd
Maazi	25 Causeway Lane, Matlock	817 yd
Tea Bar	Matlock Town Football Club, Causeway Lane	817 yd
Costa	Crown Buildings, Crown Square	817 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Designate At The Gate	72 Smedley Street East, Matlock	579 yd
Red Lion Hotel	65 Matlock Green, Matlock	645 yd
Duke Of Wellington	115 Wellington Street, Matlock	691 yd
The Bentley Brook Brewing Company Taproom LTD	Unit 3, Lumsdale Mill	729 yd
The Farmacy	76 Smedley Street, Matlock	879 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor	87-89 Smedley Street East, Matlock	579 yd
Matlock Green Fish And Chips	77 Matlock Green, Matlock	645 yd
Dominos Pizza	29 Causeway Lane, Matlock	730 yd
New China Chinese Takeaway	6 Firs Parade, Matlock	735 yd
Wellington Fish Bar	26 Wellington Street, Matlock	745 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	1 Firs Parade, Matlock		735 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castle View Primary School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	269 yd
Hurst Farm PLAYING FIELDS TO THE REAR OF BAILEY MILL PLAYING FIELDS TO THE REAR OF BAILEY MILL LUMSDALE ROAD	grass pitches	305 yd
Sherwood Hall Leisure Centre (Closed) Lime Tree Road	health and fitness suite	384 yd
Causeway Lane (Matlock Town Fc) AUTOWORLD ARENA AUTOWORLD ARENA CAUSEWAY LANE	grass pitches	616 yd
Fitness Forum (Closed) Bank Road	health and fitness suite	808 yd
Hall Leys Park 8-10 8-10 CAUSEWAY LANE	tennis courts	825 yd
Matlock Swimming Pool (Closed) Imperial Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	913 yd
Parkside Fitness UNIT 5 UNIT 5 OLDE ENGLISHE ROAD	health and fitness suite	942 yd
Highfields School (Starkholmes Site) STARKHOLMES ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,071 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	65.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DE4 3DZ