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Matlock West

Ward in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England

Coordinates:53.141, -1.565
OS grid ref:SK 29 60
Dialling code: 01629 (Matlock)
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Matlock West is a ward on the western side of the market town of Matlock in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. It occupies sloping ground above the River Derwent, with a mix of Victorian terraces, inter‑war and post‑war housing and pockets of green space, offering outlooks towards the nearby hills of the Peak District.

Historically the town expanded as a 19th‑century spa and light‑industrial centre, and the ward today is largely residential with local shops, schools and active community groups; many residents commute to Derby or Sheffield. Its position close to visitor draws such as the Heights of Abraham and Riber Castle means the area also feels the effects of local tourism and outdoor recreation.

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Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 23.6 miles37.9 km
  • Manchester Airport 32.8 miles52.8 km
  • Matlock Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
  • Matlock Bath Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km

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Schools in Matlock West

  • All Saints C of E Infant School Primary
  • All Saints C of E Junior School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Chatsworth House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Chatsworth House Country house 6.3 miles10.1 km
  • The Impact arena Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • B2net Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles15.5 km
  • Job's Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • Hardwick Hall Country house 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
  • Rough Wood Forest 11.2 miles18 km
  • East Wood Forest 11.8 miles18.9 km
  • Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Greaves's Wood Forest 12.8 miles20.6 km
  • Field Mill Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km