DE6 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Springfield Avenue, 0.3km from Spitalhill in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE6, DE6 1BJ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 21.2% year-on-year. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00099117 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, DE6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, DE6 1BJ.
315
47
£ 39,400 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
DE6 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £243k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BJ. The average age is 47.0. 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
£ 227,500
20 sales · Mean £ 236,775
Detached
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 242,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BJ has low crime rates — 9 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
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
Ashbourne Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bentley Grocers1.0 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.9 km
- Lumbards Garage0.8 km
- Moy Park Staff Shop0.8 km
- Springfield Stores0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.9 km
- Runway Cafe0.8 km
- The Play Village0.8 km
- Waterfall Elior@Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Ashbourne Fish and Chips Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- Panda Express0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Queens Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Bennys Pizza and Kebab House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wheel Inn0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.4 km
- Duffield16.1 km
- Belper16.2 km
Bus Stops
- Springfield Avenue0.0 km
- Springfield Avenue0.1 km
- Springfield Avenue Top0.1 km
- Springfield Avenue Top0.1 km
- Cavendish Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BJ · Data under Open Government Licence