Welcome to Matlock Bath
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Matlock Bath is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England. It lies in the Peak District, south of Matlock on the main A6 road, and approximately halfway between Buxton and Derby. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 753. Originally built at the head of a dead-end dirt road running along the valley of the River Derwent from Matlock, the settlement developed in the 19th century as residential and a spa town which remains a tourist destination. The steep hillside restricts development with most buildings on one side of the valley and only footbridges across the river. The road was upgraded, becoming a through-way, now designated A6, avoiding the previous coaching road approach to Matlock from Cromford over very steep hills near to the Riber plateau area.Matlock Dale is a hamlet about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of the village, and the term also refers to this stretch of the river valley.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
156 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
671 (2021) |
Density |
431 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.8 |
Ward |
Masson |
District |
Derbyshire Dales |
Postcodes |
DE4 |
ONS ID |
E04002785 |
Council
Contact details for Matlock Bath Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Matlock Bath Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Matlock Bath Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Matlock Bath Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Matlock Bath Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Matlock Bath Parish.
Local News
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Matlock Bath Illuminations: Toy Story's Slinky is top dog
Published: 19th Sep 2023
Hosted and licensed by Derbyshire Times
Derbyshire Dales council begins countdown to 2023 Matlock Bath Illuminations
Published: 15th Aug 2023
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Matlock Bath Illuminations cancelled as Storm Babet flooding hits Derbyshire's roads
Published: 21st Oct 2023