Church Street is in Ashbourne and in Derbyshire Dales district. DE6 1AP is located in the Ashbourne North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE6 1AJ, DE6 1AH, DE6 1NE, DE6 1AT, DE6 1AW, DE6 1AB, DE6 1AA, DE6 1FE, DE6 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DE6 1AP is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 46.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DE6 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 46.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 24.8% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 30.8% | -16.4% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 49.8% | 11.8% | 33.6% | 16.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 15.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 16.1% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 41.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 86.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 85.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 409.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 592.2% higher than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 4th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 262.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey House, 61 Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2014-09-15 | £1,046,129 |
| 61A Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-10-08 | £294,186 |
DE6 1AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DE6 1AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Mayfield Road , DE6 1AS | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Primary School Cokayne Avenue , DE6 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School Wyaston Road , DE6 1NB | 2out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton CofE Primary School Cross Side , Clifton Village DE6 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School Moor Lane , Osmaston DE6 1LW | 4out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School The Green Road , DE6 1EP | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tunnel Cafe | 43 Church Street, Ashbourne | 58 yd | |
| Cafe Impromptu | 14 Church Street, Ashbourne | 221 yd | |
| Sticky Fingers | 12 Church Street, Ashbourne | 221 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe | 36 Church Street, Ashbourne | 221 yd | |
| The Bank Bar and Bistro | 2 Dig Street, Ashbourne | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Inn | Machine Inn, the, 1 Church Street | 305 yd | |
| The Bridge | 33-35 Dig Street, Ashbourne | 327 yd | |
| Wheel Inn | 3 Compton, Ashbourne | 396 yd | |
| White Swan | 15 Market Place, Ashbourne | 418 yd | |
| Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 9-11A Market Place, Ashbourne | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3-5 Dig Street, Ashbourne | 327 yd | |
| Panda Express | 7 Station Street, Ashbourne | 336 yd | |
| Loaf | 29 Market Place, Ashbourne | 394 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9-11 Compton, Ashbourne | 396 yd | |
| Bennys Pizza and Kebab House | 21 Compton, Ashbourne | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | King Edward Street, Ashbourne | 332 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Leisure Centre CLIFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 251 yd |
| Ashbourne Recreation Ground COKAYNE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School THE GREEN ROAD | 899 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School School Pitches Cokayne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.