DE6 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Sturston Road, 0.2km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
Within the DE6 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00099122 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STURSTON ROAD, DE6 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STURSTON ROAD, DE6 1BA.
262
54
£ 39,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE6 1BA — age 54, 39% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BA. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 227,750
2 sales · Mean £ 227,750
Terraced
£ 90,000
2 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE6 1BA is moderate at 52 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
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- A L Hulme0.4 km
- Bentley Grocers0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Booze & News0.4 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.4 km
- Queen's Vaults0.4 km
- Greenman Public House0.4 km
- Wheel Inn0.1 km
- White Swan0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.7 km
- Birds Bakery0.4 km
- Friends Caf?0.5 km
- Jack Rabbits0.4 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Central England Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Panda Express0.3 km
- Golden Hill0.5 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Picnic Basket0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.4 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.6 km
- Cromford16.4 km
- Duffield16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Derby Road 210.1 km
- Sturston Road0.1 km
- Sturston Road0.1 km
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DE61BA · Data under Open Government Licence