The Birches, Derby Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4BG
UPRN:10070095699Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:55:42.086513+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
65
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£425,000
£404k - £447kHigh
Estimate
£425k
Range
£404k – £447k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
3.95%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
The Birches earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (34/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
65
HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
54
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
14
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
34
Walkability
34/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 19
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£425,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield3.95%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.0%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+3.4%
Last Sold Price£245,000 (2007-06-29)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningSignificant
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0DE4 4BG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/00945/FULErection of two storey rear extension and attic conversion
- Pending26/00868/FULExtension and alteration of existing garage/workshop building and erection of new storage building with associated landscaping.
- Pending24/00165/DCOND/2Discharge of condition 9 of application no. 24/00165/FUL - Conversion of outbuilding to 1no. dwellinghouse for annexe and holiday accommodation
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership76.1%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2007-06-29
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£33,700
Population Density-
Owner Occupied61%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 59%65+ 24%
Schools Nearby
- Anthony Gell School0.7 mi
Inspected as Anthony Gell School (URN 112968) on 2 Oct 2018
- Wirksworth Junior School1.0 miGood
- Wirksworth CofE Infant School1.0 miGood
- Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School1.8 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
1 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 28 Derby Road-£205k-
- 26 Derby Road-£192k-
- 29 Derby Road-£149k-
- 25 Derby Road-£60k-