THE PLOUGH, DE6 1BY House Prices & Local Information

DE6 1BY is a safe, established residential area on The Plough, 0.1km from Compton in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne South ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

For families considering a move, DE6 1BY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00099123 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.