Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

OLD HILL, DE6 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HILL, DE6 1BL.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE6 1BL's 57% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE6 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Old Hill, 0.0km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

For families considering a move, DE6 1BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 15.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00099123 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BL. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Terraced

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 167,100

Semi-Detached

£ 161,750

2 sales · Mean £ 161,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE6 1BL has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Ashbourne Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1376 pupils1.0 km
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Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement129 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • A L Hulme0.4 km
  • Bentley Grocers0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Booze & News0.5 km
  • Compton Fruit and Veg0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
  • Queen's Vaults0.6 km
  • Greenman Public House0.5 km
  • Wheel Inn0.2 km
  • White Swan0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Betty's Sewing Box0.8 km
  • Birds Bakery0.5 km
  • Friends Caf?0.6 km
  • Jack Rabbits0.5 km
  • The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • Panda Express0.2 km
  • Golden Hill0.6 km
  • Market Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Picnic Basket0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ye Olde Vaults0.5 km
  • Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Uttoxeter15.4 km
  • Cromford16.6 km
  • Duffield16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Derby Road 210.1 km
  • Sturston Road0.2 km
  • Sturston Road0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km