DE6 1AB is a well-regarded residential area on Smiths Yard, 0.2km from Bellevue in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne North ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DE6 1AB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00099106 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITHS YARD, DE6 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHS YARD, DE6 1AB.
221
47
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE6 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1AB. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE6 1AB is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashbourne Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- A L Hulme0.1 km
- Bentley Grocers0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Booze & News0.3 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.3 km
- Queen's Vaults0.3 km
- Greenman Public House0.3 km
- Wheel Inn0.3 km
- White Swan0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.6 km
- Birds Bakery0.3 km
- Friends Caf?0.3 km
- Jack Rabbits0.3 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Panda Express0.3 km
- Golden Hill0.3 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- Picnic Basket0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.3 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.6 km
- Cromford16.5 km
- Matlock Bath16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Bellevue0.2 km
- Bellevue0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61AB · Data under Open Government Licence