DE6 1DN is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Ashbourne in Ashbourne. Administratively it sits within Ashbourne North ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DE6 1DN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DE6 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00099102 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE6 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE6 1DN.
294
45
£ 39,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, DE6 1DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE6 1DN. The average age is 45.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DE6 1DN is moderate at 77 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
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- A L Hulme0.3 km
- Bentley Grocers0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Booze & News0.1 km
- Callow Top Supermarket0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.1 km
- Callow Inn0.9 km
- Queen's Vaults0.1 km
- Greenman Public House0.1 km
- Wheel Inn0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Betty's Sewing Box0.3 km
- Birds Bakery0.1 km
- Friends Caf?0.1 km
- Jack Rabbits0.1 km
- The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dalo Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Panda Express0.6 km
- Golden Hill0.1 km
- Market Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
- Picnic Basket0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ye Olde Vaults0.1 km
- Compton House Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Uttoxeter16.0 km
- Cromford16.1 km
- Matlock Bath16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Cockayne Avenue0.1 km
- Cockayne Avenue0.2 km
- Shawcroft Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE61DN · Data under Open Government Licence