Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

LODGE AVENUE, DE6 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE AVENUE, DE6 1DU.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE6 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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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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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DE6 1DU has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.

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

DE6 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Lodge Avenue, 0.4km from Leys, The in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DE6 1DU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00099119 (shared with 3 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 1DU. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,500

5 sales · Mean £ 147,400

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 171,666

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

DE6 1DU has low crime rates — 19 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement129 pupils1.0 km
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Clifton CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement88 pupils1.2 km
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Ashbourne Primary School

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1376 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • A L Hulme0.8 km
  • Bentley Grocers0.7 km
  • Compton Fruit and Veg0.8 km
  • Lumbards Garage0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.9 km
  • The Play Village0.7 km
  • Ashbourne Fish and Chips Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cafe Impromptu0.8 km
  • Lamplight Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Central England Co-operative1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dalo Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
  • Panda Express0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Bennys Pizza and Kebab House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Wheel Inn0.8 km
  • The Bridge0.9 km
  • The Stepping Stones0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Uttoxeter14.8 km
  • Tutbury & Hatton16.7 km
  • Cromford17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lodge Avenue0.1 km
  • Lodge Avenue0.1 km
  • Waterside Retail Park0.2 km
  • Hospital0.3 km
  • Hospital0.3 km