DE6 1BT is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km 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 1BT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00099113 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE6 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE6 1BT.
507
50
£ 39,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1BT 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
No single demographic signal dominates DE6 1BT — age 50, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BT 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
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- A L Hulme0.9 km
- Bentley Grocers0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- Lumbards Garage0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Queen's Vaults1.0 km
- Greenman Public House1.0 km
- Wheel Inn0.7 km
- Smiths Tavern1.0 km
- The Bridge0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Birds Bakery1.0 km
- Jack Rabbits1.0 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.8 km
- The Play Village0.6 km
- Ashbourne Fish and Chips Restaurant0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
- Panda Express0.7 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Queens Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.2 km
- Duffield16.4 km
- Tutbury & Hatton16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Weaver Close0.1 km
- Old Hill0.1 km
- Old Hill0.1 km
- Weaver Close0.1 km
- Spencer Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BT · Data under Open Government Licence