Ward in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.133, -1.525 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 31 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
The Matlock East & Tansley ward covers the eastern slopes of Matlock and the adjacent village of Tansley within the rural district of Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire. Perched above the Derwent valley and close to the southern fringe of the Peak District, it combines steep, residential streets with pockets of woodland and open countryside, giving good access to walking and outdoor activities.
Locally the area mixes commuter households and small, long‑standing businesses with a steady trickle of visitors drawn by nearby attractions; the landscape still bears traces of the region’s industrial past in quarrying and milling. Community life is centred on village halls, pubs, schools and active local societies, so the ward feels both traditionally villagey and practically connected to larger centres such as Matlock and Derby.
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