DE6 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Mayfield Road, 0.5km from The Leys in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne North ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For families considering a move, DE6 1AR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00099103 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD ROAD, DE6 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, DE6 1AR.
375
43
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DE6 1AR combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£137k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1AR. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 164,250
2 sales · Mean £ 164,250
Terraced
£ 120,000
7 sales · Mean £ 122,801
Semi-Detached
£ 146,000
2 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1AR has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Ashbourne Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
Clifton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- A L Hulme0.7 km
- Bentley Grocers0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Booze & News0.9 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
- Queen's Vaults0.9 km
- Greenman Public House0.9 km
- Wheel Inn0.7 km
- White Swan0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Birds Bakery0.9 km
- Friends Caf?0.9 km
- Jack Rabbits0.9 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.8 km
- The Play Village0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- Panda Express0.6 km
- Golden Hill0.9 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- Picnic Basket0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.9 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.0 km
- Tutbury & Hatton17.1 km
- Cromford17.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dark Lane0.1 km
- Dark Lane0.1 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- St Oswolds Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61AR · Data under Open Government Licence