Postcode DE6 1BL is located in a rural town, within the Ashbourne South ward of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ashbourne South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashbourne South is £52,287 per year. The nearest station is Uttoxeter, about 9.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Brickyard Park.
Ashbourne South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,044 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Ashbourne South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashbourne South is £52,287 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from DE6 1BL.
Ashbourne South near DE6 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Uttoxeter located about 9.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brickyard Park | Small | Walking directions to Brickyard Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £279,650 (about £294 per square foot) in Ashbourne South area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £387,500 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £236,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 22 | £201,000 | £235 |
| Flats | 9 | £135,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £145,000 | £199,000 | £137,950 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £146,250 |
| 2018 | £328,000 | £117,500 | £222,500 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | £343,950 | £226,955 | £218,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £160,000 | £214,475 | £225,000 |
| 2021 | £378,000 | £225,950 | £228,950 | £194,498 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £148,500 | £240,000 | £182,500 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £117,975 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £176,250 | £235,000 | £189,975 |
| 2025 | £372,500 | £174,000 | £238,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £414,000 | £101,250 | £255,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £134 | £237 | £165 |
| 2017 | £240 | £190 | £240 | £167 |
| 2018 | £245 | £216 | £214 | £201 |
| 2019 | £264 | £397 | £223 | £212 |
| 2020 | £261 | £221 | £261 | £224 |
| 2021 | £272 | £384 | £261 | £213 |
| 2022 | £292 | £246 | £297 | £263 |
| 2023 | £308 | £223 | £291 | £271 |
| 2024 | £285 | £233 | £271 | £233 |
| 2025 | £320 | £209 | £290 | £234 |
| 2026 | £308 | £213 | £277 | £239 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE6 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 9, Old Hill, Ashbourne, DE6 1BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,777 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 21, South Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1DP | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 3, South Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1DP | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 44, South Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1DP | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 17, The Firs, Ashbourne, DE6 1HE | Terraced | Leasehold | £98,000 |
In the DE6 1BL postcode area, located within Ashbourne South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE6 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | King Edward Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Dig Street, Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1GF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Stores | 4 Springfield Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1BJ | Walking directions to Springfield Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DE6 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Edward Bates
Ashbourne South - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Wilton
Ashbourne South - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert James Archer
Ashbourne South - Elected 4 May 2023
John Whitby
Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DE6 1BL records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around DE6 1BL in Ashbourne South is £279,650 (about £294 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DE6 1BL, including Ashbourne Primary School (Good), St Oswald's CofE Primary School (Good) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DE6 1BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,044 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE6 1BL is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anthony Edward Bates (Conservative and Unionist Party), Nick Wilton (Liberal Democrats) and Robert James Archer (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.