DE6 1BR is a sought-after residential area on Peak View Drive, 0.3km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE6, DE6 1BR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, down 4.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00099124 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEAK VIEW DRIVE, DE6 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEAK VIEW DRIVE, DE6 1BR.
360
49
£ 39,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1BR 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DE6 1BR's 58% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1BR. The average age is 49.1. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
13 sales · Mean £ 328,230
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1BR has low crime rates — 11 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 Primary School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- A L Hulme0.7 km
- Bentley Grocers0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Booze & News0.8 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
- Queen's Vaults0.8 km
- Greenman Public House0.7 km
- Wheel Inn0.5 km
- White Swan0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.9 km
- Birds Bakery0.7 km
- Friends Caf?0.9 km
- Jack Rabbits0.7 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Panda Express0.5 km
- Golden Hill0.8 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
- Picnic Basket0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.8 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.5 km
- Duffield16.4 km
- Cromford16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hill0.2 km
- Old Hill0.2 km
- Weaver Close0.3 km
- Weaver Close0.3 km
- Sturston Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61BR · Data under Open Government Licence