River Walk Old Matlock, Derbyshire Dales
1 address across 1 postcode (DE4), about 10 m long. USRN 10928263.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 A; 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 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, High Tor Recreation Ground, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lime Grove Medical Centre, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2022 | 4 DE4 3SU | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2022 | 5 DE4 3SU | Semi-detached | £224,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Aug 2017 | 1 DE4 3SU | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2014 | 4 DE4 3SU | Semi-detached | £190,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (38% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Matlock Dale (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)
- Harveydale Quarry: up to 17 homes, permissioned (30 m)
- Land at RBS, Matlock, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Riber View, Matlock: up to 47 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Halldale Quarry: up to 196 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Cawdor Quarry, Snitterton Road, Matlock: up to 24 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Trevelyan House: up to 11 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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: of the 3 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 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 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 92 m and 105 m above sea level (100 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE4 3SU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Matlock 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Matlock Bath 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Cromford 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Matlock (Peak Rail) | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boat House Matlock | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Matlock | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Artist Corner Car Park | 200 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 37 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lime Grove Medical Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dale Road Dental Practice | 300 m |
| Hospital | Whitworth Hospital Utc | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Matlock Police Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *Deposit & Withdrawal* Rontec Esso Matlock Green Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Tor Recreation Ground 21 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,290 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,710 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dale Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m south-west. 31 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south-west |
| Wheatsheaf Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m east |
| Chapel of St John the Baptist Supporting Retaining Wall and Attached Boundary Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south-west |
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m east |
| Matlock Bridge | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| High Tor | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Heights of Abraham | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow on Masson Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Matlock Dale | Valley | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Wards End | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Riber Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Masson Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Jughole Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 18 |
6 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 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 |
| Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited DE4 3PP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Soul Food Cafe DE4 3BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Hollow Tree Brewing Co. DE4 3PS | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | Exempt | |
| The Duke William DE4 3BZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Cantonese Wok DE4 3LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Bulan DE4 3LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Bellini Pizzeria DE4 3LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Spice Restaurant DE4 3LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grab and Go DE4 3LU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Butter Fingers Bakery DE4 3LU | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Rubigo DE4 3LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Spuddy's DE4 3LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cool River Cafe Ltd DE4 3SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Star Pizza DE4 3LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Thailand No 1 DE4 3LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Common Wood (3); On or near St John'S Road (2); On or near Pic Tor Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Postcodes on this street
- DE4 3SU: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Snitterton Road · Common Wood · The Shortlands · Pic Tor Lane · Bluebell Croft · St John's Road · Tor Rise · Derwent Avenue · Holt Lane · Derwent Avenue · Whitewood Way
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.