Affluence in DE4
How DE4 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Derbyshire Dales
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 43,146 (2024)
DE4Postcode district · Matlock
How well off DE4 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, DE4 averages decile 6.8 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.7). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.7
- Barriers to housing and services4.9
- Health and disability6.6
- Employment6.8
- Children in low-income families7.4
- Education and skills7.5
- Income7.5
- Crime7.8
- Older people in low-income households7.9
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; DE4 is broadly in line with that, at 52.6%. 33.2% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; DE4 is above that, at 38.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; DE4 is above that, at 38.8%. 16.1% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.