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DE6 1HF

The Firs

Ashbourne South

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Detailed insights for DE6 1HF

Overview

Postcode DE6 1HF 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Ashbourne South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ashbourne South has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.4%

Approximately 30.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ashbourne South is £52,287 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from DE6 1HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashbourne South near DE6 1HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Uttoxeter located about 9.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE6 1HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrickyard ParkSmallWalking directions to Brickyard Park

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
3,156.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.81(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.09(-58%)
Shoplifting
6.54(-25%)
Public order
5.45(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-34%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
94.71%
Other White
10
2.79%
Chinese
3
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.84%
Indian
1
0.28%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
36.93%
No qualifications
77
25.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.75%
Level 3 (A level)
38
12.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
40.33%
Other social rented
40
22.1%
Owns with a mortgage
32
17.68%
Social rents from council
15
8.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.29%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Ashbourne South

Median price£279,650
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £374K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashbourne South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£387,500£317
Semi-Detached21£236,000£294
Terraced22£201,000£235
Flats9£135,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashbourne South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashbourne South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashbourne South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashbourne South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashbourne South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashbourne South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE6 1HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE6 1HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 202517, The Firs, Ashbourne, DE6 1HETerracedLeasehold£98,000
07 May 20269, Old Hill, Ashbourne, DE6 1BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,777
26 Feb 202622, Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
04 Feb 20255A, Sturston Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BADetachedFreehold£205,500
02 Apr 202621, South Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1DPTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the DE6 1HF postcode area, located within Ashbourne South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE6 1HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryAshbourne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE6 1HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE6 1HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sKing Edward Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miCo-op FoodDig Street, Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1GFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSpringfield Stores4 Springfield Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1BJWalking directions to Springfield Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,332
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,887
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE6 1HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Edward Bates

Ashbourne South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nick Wilton

Ashbourne South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Robert James Archer

Ashbourne South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

John Whitby

Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyshire DalesE07000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerbyshire DalesE14001195
WardAshbourne SouthE05014590
ParishAshbourneE04002717
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashbourne SouthE02004076
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 009BE01019596
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE6 1HF

Is DE6 1HF (Ashbourne South) safe?

The area around DE6 1HF records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near DE6 1HF?

The median sale price around DE6 1HF in Ashbourne South is £279,650 (about £294 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE6 1HF?

There are 4 schools close to DE6 1HF, 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.

How deprived is the area around DE6 1HF?

DE6 1HF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE6 1HF (Ashbourne South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE6 1HF 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).

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Data Sources

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.