DE4 2AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Black Tor Road, 0.6km from Via Gellia in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Masson ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, DE4 2AG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, down 13.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE4 2AG are sourced from Output Area E00099264 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACK TOR ROAD, DE4 2AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACK TOR ROAD, DE4 2AG.
219
51
£ 38,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE4 2AG spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE4 2AG. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 430,000
6 sales · Mean £ 385,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
DE4 2AG has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Play Mill0.3 km
- Woodside Cafe0.3 km
- The Fountain Tea Rooms0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Barley Mow0.7 km
- Kings Head Public House0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cascades Garden Bed And Breakfast0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Study Farm0.3 km
- The Fountain Store & Deli0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Bath1.7 km
- Cromford2.2 km
- Matlock Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Black Tor Road0.1 km
- Black Tor Road0.1 km
- Pig of Lead0.3 km
- Pig of Lead0.3 km
- Pig of Lead0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE42AG · Data under Open Government Licence