DE6 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Belper Road, 0.4km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne North ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE6, DE6 1BB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 6.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00099100 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELPER ROAD, DE6 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELPER ROAD, DE6 1BB.
258
47
£ 39,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE6 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BB. The average age is 47.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 248,000
9 sales · Mean £ 234,611
Detached
£ 315,000
4 sales · Mean £ 386,250
Terraced
£ 219,997
2 sales · Mean £ 219,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BB has low crime rates — 27 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
Ashbourne Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- A L Hulme0.7 km
- Bentley Grocers0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Booze & News0.6 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
- Queen's Vaults0.6 km
- Greenman Public House0.6 km
- Wheel Inn0.4 km
- White Swan0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.7 km
- Birds Bakery0.6 km
- Friends Caf?0.7 km
- Jack Rabbits0.6 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Panda Express0.6 km
- Golden Hill0.6 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Picnic Basket0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.6 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.7 km
- Cromford16.2 km
- Duffield16.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Oswald Crescent0.1 km
- Dovedale Avenue0.1 km
- Sturston Road0.2 km
- Sturston Road0.2 km
- Dovedale Avenue Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BB · Data under Open Government Licence