DE6 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Belper Road, 0.7km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne North ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 49.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00099100 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELPER ROAD, DE6 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELPER ROAD, DE6 1BD.
258
47
£ 39,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE6 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £264k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 49.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BD. The average age is 47.1. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,500
10 sales · Mean £ 194,650
Detached
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 295,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashbourne Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- A L Hulme0.9 km
- Bentley Grocers0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Booze & News0.9 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
- Queen's Vaults0.8 km
- Greenman Public House0.8 km
- Wheel Inn0.7 km
- White Swan0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.9 km
- Birds Bakery0.8 km
- Friends Caf?0.9 km
- Jack Rabbits0.8 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- Panda Express0.9 km
- Golden Hill0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- + 4 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
- Uttoxeter15.8 km
- Cromford16.1 km
- Duffield16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Walton Crescent0.2 km
- Walton Crescent0.2 km
- Dovedale Avenue0.3 km
- Dovedale Avenue Top0.3 km
- Park Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BD · Data under Open Government Licence