Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

NORTH LEYS, DE6 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH LEYS, DE6 1DQ.

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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

DE6 1DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DE6 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on North Leys, 0.1km from The Leys in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

15 sales · Mean £ 159,866

Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

DE6 1DQ has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting23
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Ashbourne Primary School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1376 pupils1.1 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

14 nearby
  • A L Hulme0.4 km
  • Bentley Grocers0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Booze & News0.6 km
  • Compton Fruit and Veg0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
  • Queen's Vaults0.6 km
  • Greenman Public House0.6 km
  • Wheel Inn0.3 km
  • White Swan0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Betty's Sewing Box0.9 km
  • Birds Bakery0.6 km
  • Friends Caf?0.6 km
  • Jack Rabbits0.6 km
  • The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
  • Panda Express0.1 km
  • Golden Hill0.6 km
  • Market Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Picnic Basket0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ye Olde Vaults0.6 km
  • Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Uttoxeter15.3 km
  • Cromford16.8 km
  • Tutbury & Hatton16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Hospital0.2 km
  • St Oswolds Church0.3 km
  • St Oswolds Church0.3 km
  • Church Street0.3 km