Living in Matlock

Matlock is a small town in Derbyshire.

Matlock is a small town. It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street.

Where is Matlock?

Type of place
Town
County
Derbyshire
Region
East Midlands
Nation
England

Matlock at a glance

  • Schools: Strong local school performance
  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Around average for the region
  • Typical sale price: around £253k (median of 499 sales across the built-up area)

What Matlock is known for

  • Walking & green space
  • Strong high street

Frequently asked questions

What is Matlock like to live in?

Matlock is a small town. It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 66.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Matlock is safer or less safe than similar places.

What is Matlock known for?

Matlock is known for walking & green space, strong high street.

Is Matlock good for families?

Families in Matlock have 3 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 66.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Matlock is safer or less safe than similar places.

Who is Matlock likely to suit?

Matlock may suit people who value 3 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Matlock?

Schools here perform strongly. Matlock has 3 rated schools within reach.

Is Matlock a safe place to live?

Police-recorded street crime was 66.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Matlock is safer or less safe than similar places.

How expensive is Matlock?

Homes in Matlock typically sell for around £253k, which is around average for the region. Median of 499 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).

Where is Matlock?

Matlock is a small town in Derbyshire, England.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.