Upperwood Road Matlock Bath, Derbyshire Dales
61 addresses across 4 postcodes (DE4), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 10901416.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £425,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 8, F: 1, G: 1).
- 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 D; Band D in Derbyshire Dales costs £2,445 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heights of Abraham Country Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 261 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 61 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lime Grove Medical Centre, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2020 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £405,000 | £215,000 | £470,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £337,100 | £319,200 | £355,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £396,000 | £352,000 | £440,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £357,500 | £357,500 | £357,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £256,000 | £239,500 | £272,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £123,000 | £61,000 | £185,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £80,000 | £75,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2024 | DEVONSHIRE HOUSE DE4 3PD | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | MASSON COTTAGE DE4 3PD | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 2, THORNLEIGH DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 10 Dec 2020 | GILDEROY WEST DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2018 | 2, THORNLEIGH DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2018 | MASSON COTTAGE DE4 3PD | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | HIGHFIELD DE4 3PD | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 2, THORNLEIGH DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jun 2015 | WOODSIDE DE4 3PD | Detached | £319,200 | |
| 23 Jan 2015 | SUNBURY DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £355,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | THE PINES DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £352,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | MASSON COTTAGE DE4 3PD | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2005 | HIGHFIELD DE4 3PD | Detached | £357,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | MASSON COTTAGE DE4 3PD | Detached | £239,500 | |
| 22 May 2003 | HIGHFIELD DE4 3PD | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2002 | 1, KANO COTTAGE DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £61,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2002 | MASSON COTTAGE DE4 3PD | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1998 | 2, THORNLEIGH DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1997 | DEVONSHIRE HOUSE DE4 3PD | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 1, THORNLEIGH DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | JASAMINE COTTAGE DE4 3PD | Semi-detached | £52,500 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 123 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (6); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (10); 1900-1929 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 D (22% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Matlock Bath (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 22.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 134, NORTH PARADE, grade II
- 136, NORTH PARADE, grade II
- 138-142, NORTH PARADE, grade II
- 144, NORTH PARADE, grade II
- 148, NORTH PARADE, grade II
- 152-158, SOUTH PARADE, grade II
- 160-168, SOUTH PARADE, grade II
- 170 AND 172, SOUTH PARADE, grade II
- 178 AND 180, SOUTH PARADE, grade II
- 182, SOUTH PARADE, grade II
- 184 AND 186, SOUTH PARADE, grade II
- BELLE VIEW, grade II
- BELMONT, grade II
- Former Royal Museum, grade II
- HILLSIDE, grade II
- HODGKINSON'S HOTEL, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK OPPOSITE NUMBER 192, grade II
- LOWER TOWERS, grade II
- OBELISK AT JUNCTION OF TEMPLE ROAD AND SOUTH PARADE, grade II
- ROSE COTTAGE, grade II
- ROUND HOUSE, grade II
- TEMPLE HOTEL, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 14 January 2027 to 15 January 2027: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway (major works)
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 6 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 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE4 3PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE4 3PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE4 3PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DE4 3PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 61 addresses are between 124 m and 261 m above sea level (178 m on average); the ground rises about 137 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE4 3PD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DE4 3PE | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DE4 3PF | 100% | 42% | 42% | 0% |
| DE4 3PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Matlock Bath 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cromford 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Matlock 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishpond Hotel Matlock Bath | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Matlock | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Market Place Car Park | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 35.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lime Grove Medical Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dale Road Dental Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Whitworth Hospital Utc | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Matlock Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* Rontec Esso Matlock Green Cashzone | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heights of Abraham Country Park 13 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2,870 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 550 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Heights of Abraham, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 370 m north. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heights of Abraham | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 370 m north |
| Lovers Walks | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Matlock Bath War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Bowl barrow on Masson Hill | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Masson Mills | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Lead workings in High Tor Recreation Ground | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Cromford Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Masson Hill | Hill | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Matlock Dale | Valley | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Hagg Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Willersley Road Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Slinter Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 59 | 61 |
2 of the street's 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Of Abraham DE4 3PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Gullivers Kingdom DE4 3PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 196 Coffee Lounge DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Halls of Derbyshire Sweets and Ice Cream DE4 3NS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Halls Merry Go Round DE4 3NR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Gallery DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| China Rose Chinese Restaurant DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Peak District Mining Museum DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Riverside Kiosk DE4 3NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Albies Dinky Donuts & Ice Cream DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Charles Steak House DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Matlock Bath Fish Bar DE4 3NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| PJ's Cafe DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 5 Oct 2023 |
| The Riverside Restaurant DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Hodgkinsons Hotel DE4 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 30 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Temple Road (18); On or near Upperwood Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 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) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 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 6 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 14 January 2027 to 15 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DE4 3PD: 47 addresses of 57 in the postcode
- DE4 3PE: 11 addresses
- DE4 3PF: 2 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- DE4 3PH: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Orchard Road · West Bank · Temple Road · Derby Road · Temple Walk · South Parade · North Parade · Waterloo Road
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.