Cobden Road, Matlock, DE4 3JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE4 3JR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	49.8%	48.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	50.2%	51.6%	1.4%	49.0%	2.6%

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	34.2%	31.6%	-2.6%	37.9%	-6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	50.2%	5.8%	44.2%	6.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.2%	1.9%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	12.3%	9.1%	-3.2%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	6.5%	2.3%	6.1%	0.4%

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	45.5%	51.7%	6.2%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	37.1%	30.2%	-6.9%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	15.3%	14.9%	-0.4%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	2.2%	2.8%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	9.9%	10.6%	0.7%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	4.9%	-4.3%	9.6%	-4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	15.2%	-2.1%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	5.3%	-2.1%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	19.7%	9.8%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	44%	42.8%	-1.2%	33.8%	9.0%
Other	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	100%	97.2%	-2.8%	81.4%	15.8%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.8%	97.2%	-0.6%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.4%	2.4%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.2%	-0.6%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	50.7%	46.2%	4.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Cobden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobden Road was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Darley Dale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cobden Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Darley Dale and the 71st highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.0%.

🔎 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 3JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 5/10 (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 - 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Cobden Road are based on 7 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 Cobden Road, Matlock, DE4 3JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE4 3JR

Average Price
£301,811

Semi-Detached
£265,410

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£338,213

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cobden Road

Average Price
£288,354

Semi-Detached
£267,436

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£316,244

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cobden Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Cobden Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£203,000	2016-05-27	£296,921
Bank Cottage, 16 Cobden Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2015-04-08	£391,915
9 Cobden Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,250	2005-02-28	£293,605
9 Cobden Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2003-05-30	£246,278
7 Cobden Road, Matlock, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£49,500	1997-06-20	£256,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE4 3JR

Employment

DE4 3JR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3JR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	77
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Education	21
Manufacturing	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	15
Other	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance 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	419 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View Primary School School Road , DE4 3DS	2out of 4	784 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Chesterfield Road , DE4 3FT	1out of 4	795 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE Junior School Hurds Hollow , DE4 3LA	3out of 4	810 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Giles Church of England Primary School Starkholmes Road , DE4 3DD	3out of 4	1,830 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	1,302 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	238 yd
McDonald's	43 Bakewell Road, Matlock	715 yd
Matlock Cafe	9 Bakewell Road, Matlock	715 yd
Marks & Spencer	4 Bakewell Road, Matlock	715 yd
Ostello Lounge	Derwent House, 15 Crown Square	723 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Thorn Tree Inn	48 Jackson Road, Matlock	142 yd
The Farmacy	76 Smedley Street, Matlock	157 yd
Designate At The Gate	72 Smedley Street East, Matlock	394 yd
The Sycamore Public House	9 Sycamore Road, Matlock	516 yd
Edgefold Club	Edgefold Road, Matlock	522 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wellington Fish Bar	26 Wellington Street, Matlock	311 yd
The Blue Pig Deli, Ground Floor	87-89 Smedley Street East, Matlock	394 yd
New China Chinese Takeaway	6 Firs Parade, Matlock	713 yd
Bowl Matlock	Lymn House, 40 Crown Square	760 yd
Pizza Point	28-30 Crown Square, Matlock	777 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	1 Firs Parade, Matlock		713 yd
Sainsburys	Cawdor Way, Matlock		941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Forum (Closed) Bank Road	health and fitness suite	260 yd
Cavendish Fields Sports Association CAVENDISH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	556 yd
Castle View Primary School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	682 yd
Matlock Swimming Pool (Closed) Imperial Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	690 yd
Hall Leys Park 8-10 8-10 CAUSEWAY LANE	tennis courts	813 yd
Causeway Lane (Matlock Town Fc) AUTOWORLD ARENA AUTOWORLD ARENA CAUSEWAY LANE	grass pitches	854 yd
Dimple Recreation Ground HURDS HOLLOW	grass pitches	871 yd
Sherwood Hall Leisure Centre (Closed) Lime Tree Road	health and fitness suite	1,041 yd
Parkside Fitness UNIT 5 UNIT 5 OLDE ENGLISHE ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,085 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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%

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

Overview of DE4 3JR