DE6 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Derby Road, 0.1km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE6, DE6 1BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 33.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00099124 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERBY ROAD, DE6 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY ROAD, DE6 1BE.
360
49
£ 39,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1BE 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
DE6 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 33.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BE. The average age is 49.1. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,000
4 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Detached
£ 423,000
5 sales · Mean £ 444,600
Terraced
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BE has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 & News0.5 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
- Queen's Vaults0.5 km
- Greenman Public House0.4 km
- Wheel Inn0.2 km
- White Swan0.5 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 Ltd0.3 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 Shop0.5 km
- Picnic Basket0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.5 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.5 km
- Cromford16.4 km
- Duffield16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Derby Road 210.0 km
- Sturston Road0.1 km
- Sturston Road0.1 km
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BE · Data under Open Government Licence