Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

ROYSTON CLOSE, DE6 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYSTON CLOSE, DE6 1BG.

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Population

513

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DE6 1BG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DE6 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 95% 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.

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

DE6 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Royston Close, 0.4km from Spitalhill in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE6, DE6 1BG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00180342 (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 1BG. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

DE6 1BG has low crime rates — 13 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement129 pupils0.7 km
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Ashbourne Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1376 pupils1.5 km
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Clifton CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement88 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • A L Hulme0.9 km
  • Bentley Grocers0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Compton Fruit and Veg0.8 km
  • Lumbards Garage0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.8 km
  • The Play Village0.6 km
  • Ashbourne Fish and Chips Restaurant0.7 km
  • Cafe Impromptu0.9 km
  • Star Anise0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
  • Panda Express0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Bennys Pizza and Kebab House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Wheel Inn0.7 km
  • The Bridge0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Uttoxeter15.0 km
  • Tutbury & Hatton16.4 km
  • Duffield16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Spencer Close0.2 km
  • Spencer Close0.2 km
  • Old Hill0.3 km
  • Hilltop Infants0.3 km
  • Old Hill0.3 km