DE6 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Spire Close, 0.3km from Bellevue in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne North ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For families considering a move, DE6 1DB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k, up 30.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00099103 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPIRE CLOSE, DE6 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPIRE CLOSE, DE6 1DB.
375
43
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE6 1DB 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
DE6 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £632k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £632k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 30.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1DB. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 570,000
11 sales · Mean £ 563,409
Semi-Detached
£ 174,950
1 sales · Mean £ 174,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE6 1DB has low crime rates — 19 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
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Ashbourne Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- A L Hulme0.5 km
- Bentley Grocers0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Booze & News0.7 km
- Compton Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
- Queen's Vaults0.8 km
- Greenman Public House0.8 km
- Wheel Inn0.7 km
- White Swan0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Birds Bakery0.8 km
- Friends Caf?0.7 km
- Jack Rabbits0.8 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.7 km
- The Play Village0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
- Panda Express0.6 km
- Golden Hill0.8 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Picnic Basket0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.7 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter15.3 km
- Cromford16.9 km
- Matlock Bath17.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Oswolds Church0.2 km
- St Oswolds Church0.3 km
- Dark Lane0.3 km
- Dark Lane0.4 km
- Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61DB · Data under Open Government Licence