DE6 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Hangingbridge in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Clifton and Bradley ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For families considering a move, DE6 1AY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00099177 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE6 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE6 1AY.
281
52
£ 46,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1AY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DE6 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1AY. The average age is 51.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1AY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Clifton CofE Primary School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Poundland0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cock Inn Public House0.8 km
- The Stepping Stones0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter14.4 km
- Tutbury & Hatton16.6 km
- Cromford17.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Stepping Stones0.2 km
- The Stepping Stones0.2 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
- Waterside Retail Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61AY · Data under Open Government Licence