Postcode report
DE4 3EA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DE4 3EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE4 3EA is a postcode in Matlock West, Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE4 3EA, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE4 3EA are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE4 3EA is based on Derbyshire Dales 006 Census 2021. It covers 8,804 residents, 180 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near DE4 3EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £301k from 111 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE4 3EA can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE4 3EA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE4 3EA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE4 3EA
Is DE4 3EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE4 3EA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE4 3EA?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DE4 3EA?
LocaleIQ matched DE4 3EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE4 3EA?
The latest median sold price is £301k based on 111 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE4 3EA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.