Bentley Close Matlock, Derbyshire Dales
19 addresses across 1 postcode (DE4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10900091.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Derbyshire Dales costs £2,445 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 11% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 215 to 220 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lime Grove Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £267,500 | £240,000 | £295,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £174,950 | £174,950 | £174,950 |
| 2008 | 2 | £191,500 | £185,000 | £198,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £189,500 | £185,000 | £194,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £83,000 | £75,000 | £84,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 1 DE4 3GF | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 11 DE4 3GF | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2023 | 17 DE4 3GF | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2021 | 18 DE4 3GF | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2017 | 12 DE4 3GF | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 9 DE4 3GF | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 4 DE4 3GF | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2013 | 14 DE4 3GF | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2010 | 8 DE4 3GF | Semi-detached | £242,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2009 | 10 DE4 3GF | Detached | £174,950 | |
| 2 Feb 2008 | 14 DE4 3GF | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2008 | 2 DE4 3GF | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2003 | 8 DE4 3GF | Semi-detached | £194,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 4 DE4 3GF | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1999 | 11 DE4 3GF | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 15 DE4 3GF | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 2 DE4 3GF | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 1 DE4 3GF | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1997 | 7 DE4 3GF | Detached | £67,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 6 DE4 3GF | Detached | £79,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, detached (11). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Council tax
What each band costs in Derbyshire Dales in 2026-27: Band D £2,445 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,630 | £1,901 | £2,173 | £2,445 | £2,988 | £3,531 | £4,075 | £4,889 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 215 m and 220 m above sea level (218 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE4 3GF | 100% | 11% | 11% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Matlock 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Matlock Bath 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Cromford 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Matlock (Peak Rail) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Duke Of Wellington Matlock | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bakewell Road Bus Station Matlock | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Artist Corner Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 37.9 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lime Grove Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Limegrove Dental Care LTD | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Whitworth Hospital Utc | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Matlock Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Costcutter - Matlock-53044 Cashzone | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 40 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spyder Park 1.2 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellfield Allotments 1.1 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features, a scheduled monument, 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Matlock Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| High Tor | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Heights of Abraham | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin's Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Lumsdale | Valley | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Hurker Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Cuckoostone Dale | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Riber Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Fancy Dam | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Derbyshire Dales: see them on the Derbyshire Dales page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields School | Secondary | 11–18 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| All Saints CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Sisters Care Centre DE4 3FS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington DE4 3GX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Sandy Lane Farm DE4 5LD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Wellington Fish Bar DE4 3GS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Highfields School DE4 5NA | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wellington Close (3); On or near Wolds Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DE4 3GF: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Wellington Close · Wolds Road · Gritstone Road · Lums Hill Rise · Amberdene · George Road · White Rock Court · Highfield Drive · Pingle Rise · Farm Lane · Moorfield · Buckley Drive
All the streets in DE4 and across Derbyshire Dales.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.