Park Close Matlock, Derbyshire Dales
6 addresses across 1 postcode (DE4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 10901076.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 14 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, and High Tor Recreation Ground (21 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 112 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lime Grove Medical Centre, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2001 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2010 | 3 DE4 3BX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2003 | 4 DE4 3BX | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | 3 DE4 3BX | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1996 | 4 DE4 3BX | Detached | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (30% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Old Matlock (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Riber View, Matlock: up to 47 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Riber Castle: up to 35 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Tansley Wood Mills, Lumsdale Road, Matlock: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Harveydale Quarry: up to 17 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 12 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 41 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 10 medium, 10 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 105 m and 112 m above sea level (109 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE4 3BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Matlock 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Matlock Bath 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Cromford 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Matlock (Peak Rail) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cliff Matlock Green | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Matlock | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Artist Corner Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 36.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lime Grove Medical Centre | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dale Road Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Whitworth Hospital Utc | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Matlock Police Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter - Matlock-53044 Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | High Tor Recreation Ground 21 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | Wellfield Allotments 1.1 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Andrew's House, a listed building (Grade II*), 240 m north-east. 32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m north-east |
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Wheatsheaf Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Matlock Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| High Tor | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Heights of Abraham | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Riber Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Wards End | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Lumsdale | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Tansley Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Matlock Dale | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 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 |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfields School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tansley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church in the Peak & Jigsaw Foodbank DE4 3EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| One Stop DE4 3EJ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Matlock Green Go Local DE4 3BT | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Matlock Green Service Station DE4 3BT | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Premier Store DE4 3DW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Matlock Green Fish And Chips DE4 3BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Red Lion Hotel DE4 3BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Bentley Brook Brewery Taproom | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Close (3); On or near Mornington Rise (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 3BX: 6 addresses of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Matlock Green · Alfreton Road · Mornington Rise · Butts Drive · Baileys Mill · Brooklea · Sherwood Road · Netherfield Close · Church Street · Lime Tree Road · Old Lime Court
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.