Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE6 1BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	50.3%	-2.1%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	47.6%	49.7%	2.1%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DE6 1BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.7%	27.7%	12.0%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	67.3%	55.4%	-11.9%	44.2%	11.2%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.9%	6.5%	-1.4%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	7.5%	9.2%	1.7%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	39.1%	42.5%	3.4%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	42.2%	38.7%	-3.5%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	15.3%	15%	-0.3%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.8%	16.9%	-9.9%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	8.8%	-3.4%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	13.8%	-2.3%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.5%	1.4%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.3%	16.9%	10.6%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	28%	34.2%	6.2%	33.8%	0.4%
Other	5.5%	2.7%	-2.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	99.4%	0.1%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.3%	98.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	98.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.8%	37.2%	-8.4%
Christian	67%	46.2%	20.8%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Derby Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Derby Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 39th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DE6 1BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Derby Road are based on 199 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derbyshire Dales.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Derby Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE6 1BH

Average Price
£383,470

Semi-Detached
£312,291

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£470,826

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Derby Road

Average Price
£401,471

Semi-Detached
£333,616

Terraced
£266,355

Detached
£479,044

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£519,574

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Derby Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-12-19	£170,323
62 Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-07-31	£250,667
64 Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-08-14	£377,661
38 Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2023-01-05	£353,280
32 Derby Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-12-09	£383,455

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE6 1BH

Employment

DE6 1BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DE6 1BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	9
Other	8
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Mining and quarrying	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School Wyaston Road , DE6 1NB	2out of 4	433 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashbourne Primary School Cokayne Avenue , DE6 1EJ	3out of 4	1,231 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Mayfield Road , DE6 1AS	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton CofE Primary School Cross Side , Clifton Village DE6 2GJ	3out of 4	2,337 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School Moor Lane , Osmaston DE6 1LW	4out of 4	2,489 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,537 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Runway Cafe	Blenheim Road, Airfield Industrial Estate	796 yd
Moy Park Ashbourne P1 Canteen	Moy Park, Moor Farm Road East	796 yd
Prestons Garage	Derby Road, Ashbourne	825 yd
The Play Village	19B Station Street, Ashbourne	960 yd
Star Anise	First Floor, 9-11 Compton	1,006 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wheel Inn	3 Compton, Ashbourne		1,006 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	Unit 6.2, Blenheim Road	707 yd
Queens Fish and Chips	Unit 6.3, Blenheim Road	707 yd
Domino's Pizza	9-11 Compton, Ashbourne	1,006 yd
Bennys Pizza and Kebab House	21 Compton, Ashbourne	1,006 yd
Dalo Pizza & Kebab	9 Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street	1,048 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative	Unit 6, Blenheim Road		1,016 yd
Sainsburys	King Edward Street, Ashbourne		1,064 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aqua Swim Ashbourne (Closed) Derby Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	357 yd
Ashbourne Tennis Club	tennis courts	759 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DE6 1BH