DE6 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Mumford Drive, 0.3km from Spitalhill in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, DE6 1BQ is 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 50, 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00099113 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUMFORD DRIVE, DE6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUMFORD DRIVE, DE6 1BQ.
507
50
£ 39,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE6 1BQ — age 50, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £297k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BQ. The average age is 50.5. 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
Detached
£ 295,000
10 sales · Mean £ 285,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BQ has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
Ashbourne Primary School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bentley Grocers0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- Lumbards Garage0.8 km
- Marks Family Butchers1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Birds Bakery1.0 km
- Jack Rabbits1.0 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.9 km
- Runway Cafe0.9 km
- The Play Village0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- Panda Express0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Queens Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Greenman Public House1.0 km
- Wheel Inn0.8 km
- Smiths Tavern1.0 km
- The Bridge1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.4 km
- Duffield16.2 km
- Belper16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Weaver Close0.1 km
- Springfield Avenue0.1 km
- Springfield Avenue0.1 km
- Weaver Close0.1 km
- Springfield Avenue Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BQ · Data under Open Government Licence