Town Pop. 645

Living in Matlock Bath: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Matlock Bath scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 45/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the DE4 postcode district, Matlock Bath ranks 13th. It scores 5 points below the DE4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE4 postcode district.

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Matlock Bath scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
196.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brunswood Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Temple Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Hope Terrace 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
4Good
  • Bonsall CofE (A) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cromford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital13.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital14 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E17.7 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLime Grove Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,110 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
39
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.6%Student2.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership79.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Matlock Bath 0.3 mi
Cromford 0.7 mi
Matlock 1.3 mi
J28 M1 9.8 mi
J28 M1 10.5 mi
J29 M1 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Matlock Bath in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bonsall 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Cromford 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Matlock 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Derbyshire Dales) 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tansley 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Amber Valley) 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wirksworth 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Darley Dale 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Winster 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whatstandwell 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Crich 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Matlock Bath a nice place to live?

Matlock Bath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Matlock Bath is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Matlock Bath?

Matlock Bath has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Matlock Bath?

Among the top-rated schools in Matlock Bath are Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School, Cromford Church of England Primary School and Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Matlock Bath in total.

Matlock Bath in context

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Postcode districts in Matlock Bath

DE4 47 ⇄

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