Wolds Rise, Matlock, DE4 3HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE4 3HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47%	50.6%	3.6%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	53%	49.4%	-3.6%	49.0%	0.4%

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 3HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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	19.3%	26.2%	6.9%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.1%	52.5%	-10.6%	44.2%	8.3%
Separated	3.2%	0.8%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.8%	12.3%	5.5%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	7.6%	8.2%	0.6%	6.1%	2.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.8%	43.7%	-0.1%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	37.1%	41.4%	4.3%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	15.3%	12.3%	-3.0%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	18.9%	17.1%	-1.8%	18.2%	-1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	13.3%	-2.4%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	26.5%	18.3%	-8.2%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	20.4%	8.8%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	23.8%	4.1%	33.8%	-10.0%
Other	4.8%	2.9%	-1.9%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	98.9%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	98.1%	98.5%	0.4%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.5%	0.4%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.3%	37.2%	-6.9%
Christian	64.4%	46.2%	18.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Wolds Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolds Rise was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Darley Dale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wolds Rise has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Darley Dale and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DE4 3HJ, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 Wolds Rise are based on 80 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 Wolds Rise, Matlock, DE4 3HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE4 3HJ

Average Price
£262,317

Semi-Detached
£254,371

Terraced
£292,310

Detached
£319,136

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wolds Rise

Average Price
£286,440

Semi-Detached
£275,313

Terraced
£312,293

Detached
£330,976

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wolds RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
70 Wolds Rise, Matlock, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-08-18	£334,975
29 Wolds Rise, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£213,500	2025-03-20	£217,970
64 Wolds Rise, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-03-14	£280,758
34 Wolds Rise, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-12-02	£227,097
44 Wolds Rise, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2024-11-15	£200,525

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE4 3HJ

Employment

DE4 3HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	82
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	19
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	19
Manufacturing	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints CofE Infant School Dimple Road , DE4 3HX	3out of 4	628 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE Junior School Hurds Hollow , DE4 3LA	3out of 4	761 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Chesterfield Road , DE4 3FT	1out of 4	1,018 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View Primary School School Road , DE4 3DS	2out of 4	1,071 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Giles Church of England Primary School Starkholmes Road , DE4 3DD	3out of 4	2,175 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,322 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
D'Alessandro's	80 Smedley Street, Matlock	583 yd
McDonald's	43 Bakewell Road, Matlock	976 yd
Matlock Cafe	9 Bakewell Road, Matlock	976 yd
Marks & Spencer	4 Bakewell Road, Matlock	976 yd
Ostello Lounge	Derwent House, 15 Crown Square	1,033 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Thorn Tree Inn	48 Jackson Road, Matlock	356 yd
The Farmacy	76 Smedley Street, Matlock	495 yd
The Sycamore Public House	9 Sycamore Road, Matlock	604 yd
Duke Of Wellington	115 Wellington Street, Matlock	722 yd
Designate At The Gate	72 Smedley Street East, Matlock	730 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wellington Fish Bar	26 Wellington Street, Matlock	518 yd
The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor	87-89 Smedley Street East, Matlock	730 yd
New China Chinese Takeaway	6 Firs Parade, Matlock	1,052 yd
Bowl Matlock	Lymn House, 40 Crown Square	1,065 yd
Pizza Point	28-30 Crown Square, Matlock	1,089 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	1 Firs Parade, Matlock		1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cavendish Fields Sports Association CAVENDISH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	326 yd
Fitness Forum (Closed) Bank Road	health and fitness suite	602 yd
Dimple Recreation Ground HURDS HOLLOW	grass pitches	942 yd
Castle View Primary School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	982 yd
Matlock Swimming Pool (Closed) Imperial Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,004 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	44.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DE4 3HJ