DE6 1BW is a mixed residential area on King Edward Street, 0.2km from Ashbourne in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
Day-to-day life in DE6 1BW has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00099121 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING EDWARD STREET, DE6 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING EDWARD STREET, DE6 1BW.
308
51
£ 39,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1BW 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 1BW — age 51, 46% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BW. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Terraced
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE6 1BW is moderate at 63 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 Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- A L Hulme0.1 km
- Bentley Grocers0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Booze & News0.2 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.2 km
- Queen's Vaults0.3 km
- Greenman Public House0.2 km
- Wheel Inn0.1 km
- White Swan0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.6 km
- Birds Bakery0.2 km
- Friends Caf?0.3 km
- Jack Rabbits0.2 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
- Panda Express0.2 km
- Golden Hill0.3 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
- Picnic Basket0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.2 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.6 km
- Cromford16.4 km
- Matlock Bath16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Bus Station0.0 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Church Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BW · Data under Open Government Licence