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.
LODGE AVENUE, DE6 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE AVENUE, DE6 1DU.
342
37
£ 39,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
Clifton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
- Panda Express0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bennys Pizza and Kebab House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wheel Inn0.8 km
- The Bridge0.9 km
- The Stepping Stones0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DE61DU · Data under Open Government Licence