Postcode insights

DE6 1LY

Snipes Moor Lane

Ashbourne South

Property search →

Interactive map showing DE6 1LY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DE6 1LY

Overview

Postcode DE6 1LY 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 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 Duffield, about 9.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Ashbourne South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Ashbourne South has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from DE6 1LY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Duffield located about 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
845.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.28(-47%)
Public order
7.97(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.81(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.87(-75%)
Other crime
1.41(-40%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
419
97.44%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.47%
Irish
2
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.23%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
33.33%
No qualifications
76
21.11%
Level 3 (A level)
62
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
45.22%
Owns outright
68
43.31%
Other social rented
8
5.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.46%
Social rents from council
3
1.91%
Total households: 157

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE6 1LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE6 1LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 2025The Bungalow, Snipes Moor Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1LYDetachedFreehold£590,000
23 May 2025Tollgate House, Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1LZDetachedFreehold£150,000
06 Mar 2025Tollgate House, Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1LZDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the DE6 1LY postcode area, located within Ashbourne South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE6 1LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryOsmaston CofE (VC) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

1.0 miPrimaryHilltop Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE6 1LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE6 1LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodDerbyshire Dales, DE6 1HAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 1LY, 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 009CE01019597
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE6 1LY

Is DE6 1LY (Ashbourne South) safe?

The area around DE6 1LY records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1LY?

The median sale price around DE6 1LY 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 1LY?

There are 2 schools close to DE6 1LY, including Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School (Outstanding) and Hilltop Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE6 1LY?

DE6 1LY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.