Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

OLD DERBY ROAD, DE6 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD DERBY ROAD, DE6 1BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

507

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE6 1BN 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE6 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.

home £330,357 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE6 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Old Derby Road, 0.2km from Spitalhill in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

For serious buyers, DE6 1BN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00099113 (shared with 13 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 1BN. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

21 sales · Mean £ 314,607

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

DE6 1BN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement129 pupils0.9 km
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Ashbourne Primary School

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good202 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lumbards Garage1.0 km
  • Moy Park Staff Shop0.7 km
  • Springfield Stores0.2 km
  • Peak Gateway Ltd0.9 km
  • Pine Croft Stores0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Runway Cafe0.7 km
  • The Play Village0.9 km
  • Waterfall Elior@Staff Canteen0.7 km
  • Ashbourne Golf Club0.9 km
  • Prestons Garage0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Queens Fish and Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Uttoxeter15.3 km
  • Duffield16.0 km
  • Belper16.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Beech Drive0.1 km
  • Springfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Beech Drive0.1 km
  • Springfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Cavendish Drive0.2 km