Is DE6 3BX a safe place to live?

Yes, DE6 3BX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DE6 3BX?

The average property price in DE6 3BX is currently around £354k.

What is the population of DE6 3BX?

The population for the DE6 3BX area is approximately 469 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

THE GREEN, DE6 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, DE6 3BX.

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Population

469

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE6 3BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DE6 3BX — age 49, 83% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 28.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE6 3BX is a sought-after residential area on The Green, 0.1km from Brailsford in Brailsford. Administratively it sits within Brailsford ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE6, DE6 3BX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, down 28.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DE6 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00099151 (shared with 11 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 3BX. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

5 sales · Mean £ 482,300

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 272,333

Terraced

£ 394,750

3 sales · Mean £ 408,250

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

DE6 3BX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7

Criminal damage and arson2

Anti-social behaviour1

Public order1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Brailsford CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Brailsford Store And Post Office0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Rose And Crown0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Duffield9.5 km
Belper11.4 km
Tutbury & Hatton12.3 km

Bus Stops

Luke Lane0.2 km
Luke Lane0.2 km
School0.3 km
School0.3 km
Wallef Road0.4 km