DE6 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Old Hill, 0.0km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For families considering a move, DE6 1BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00099123 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD HILL, DE6 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HILL, DE6 1BL.
360
42
£ 39,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE6 1BL's 57% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BL. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Terraced
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 167,100
Semi-Detached
£ 161,750
2 sales · Mean £ 161,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BL has low crime rates — 32 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
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- A L Hulme0.4 km
- Bentley Grocers0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Booze & News0.5 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
- Queen's Vaults0.6 km
- Greenman Public House0.5 km
- Wheel Inn0.2 km
- White Swan0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.8 km
- Birds Bakery0.5 km
- Friends Caf?0.6 km
- Jack Rabbits0.5 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Panda Express0.2 km
- Golden Hill0.6 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Picnic Basket0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.5 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.4 km
- Cromford16.6 km
- Duffield16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Derby Road 210.1 km
- Sturston Road0.2 km
- Sturston Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BL · Data under Open Government Licence