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Melbury, Wirksworth Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, DE4 5HS

UPRN:200000385419Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: G (14)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T11:19:34.171731+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-08T13:04:52.257536+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Melbury, Wirksworth Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, DE4 5HS

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£423,000
£402k - £444kHigh
Estimate
£423k
Range
£402k – £444k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
4.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Melbury earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 42/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (18/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
42/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
18/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 11
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£423,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield4.11%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.0%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+3.4%
Last Sold Price£390,000 (2012-02-29)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1DE4 5HS
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 24/00115/DCOND/1
    Discharge of Conditions 4, 6, 8 and 10 of application 24/00115/FUL - Erection of 2no. commercial units (Use Class E, B8)
    Pending
  • 26/00829/FUL
    Proposed extension and alterations
    Pending
  • 26/00669/VCOND
    Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission No: 11/00017/FUL - Partial change of use of premises to form tourist accommodation, change of use of part of ground floor of former public house to residential accommodation and change of use of outbuilding opposite public house to cafe/tea room
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-02-29
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,823
Population Density33 /km²
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 54%65+ 34%

Schools Nearby

  • Crich Carr CofE Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Alderwasley Hall School
    1.0 mi
    Outstanding
  • Lea Primary School
    1.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Crich Church of England Infant School
    1.6 mi
    GoodConcerns

1 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • The Croft Wirksworth Road
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    £223k
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  • Melbury Wirksworth Road
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    £390k
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  • Melbury Wirksworth Road
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    £395k
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  • Homelands Wirksworth Road
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    £355k
    -