Matlock (DE4) in Derbyshire shows moderate fundamentals relative to the broader UK market. Five-year price growth averaged 1.9% annually, significantly below the national average, whilst rental growth reached 5.0% per annum over the same period. Population increased by 1.2% over five years, suggesting stable but limited demographic expansion. The district scores 51.9/100 on market trajectory metrics, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally—indicating middling prospects compared to peers. Currently classified as latent-stage gentrification, DE4 presents characteristics typical of established market areas experiencing gradual change rather than rapid transformation. Investors and buyers should note the divergence between rental and price appreciation, which may reflect local employment patterns and housing demand dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
- 4652 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Matlock · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.9 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
175 planning applications submitted in DE4 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes proposing 2 homes, 5 change of use, 5 demolition.
- Discharge of Conditions 5 snf 7 of application 24/00482/FUL - Proposed conversion of former Chapel to create a 2 dwellings and creation of new vehicular access and closing off of existing access and construction of new double garage and associated works.Feb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Condition 3 of application 25/00582/FUL - Conversion of agricultural barn to residential dwelling and associated worksJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of a dwellinghouseJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Matlock (DE4) common questions
Is Matlock up and coming?
Matlock (DE4) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 28% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Matlock safe?
Matlock has a safety score of 54/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Matlock?
The average property price in Matlock (DE4) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Matlock?
The median monthly rent in Matlock (DE4) is £768 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Matlock?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chesterfield (S45), Belper (DE56), Chesterfield (S42), Chesterfield (S40), Ashbourne (DE6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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