Boothby Avenue is in Ashbourne and in Derbyshire Dales district. DE6 1EL 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 Boothby Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE6 1EJ, DE6 1ED, DE6 1EN, DE6 1EB, DE6 1EW, DE6 1EA, DE6 1GQ, DE6 1ES, DE6 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DE6 1EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.3% | 31.8% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 44.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 9.4% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 45% | 42.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 12.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 39.8% | 21.2% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 37.1% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.6% | 94.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boothby Avenue was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% higher than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boothby Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 30th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Boothby Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,500 | 2024-05-31 | £243,550 |
| 18 Boothby Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-06 | £316,940 |
| 7 Boothby Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-04-26 | £200,717 |
| 18 Boothby Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-01-22 | £274,400 |
| 14 Boothby Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-07-20 | £272,497 |
DE6 1EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Primary School Cokayne Avenue , DE6 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Mayfield Road , DE6 1AS | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School Wyaston Road , DE6 1NB | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton CofE Primary School Cross Side , Clifton Village DE6 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School Ashes Lane , Fenny Bentley DE6 1LD | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty's Sewing Box | Ground Floor, Ashbourne Hall | 70 yd | |
| Pom's Ashbourne | 20 Market Place, Ashbourne | 275 yd | |
| Friends Cafe | 26 Market Place, Ashbourne | 288 yd | |
| Friends Cafe | 26 Market Place, Ashbourne | 288 yd | |
| The Basement Thai Restaurant | Middle Cale, Market Place | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Vaults | 6 Market Place, Ashbourne | 287 yd | |
| Smiths Tavern | 36 St John Street, Ashbourne | 327 yd | |
| Greenman Public House | 10 St John Street, Ashbourne | 327 yd | |
| White Swan | 15 Market Place, Ashbourne | 343 yd | |
| Ashbourne Ex-Servicemens Club | 9-11A Market Place, Ashbourne | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill | 28 Market Place, Ashbourne | 275 yd | |
| Market Fish & Chip Shop | 7 Market Place, Ashbourne | 343 yd | |
| Loaf | 29 Market Place, Ashbourne | 366 yd | |
| Picnic Basket | The Annexe, 1 The Channel | 366 yd | |
| Dalo Pizza & Kebab | 9 Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street | 397 yd | |
| Sainsburys | King Edward Street, Ashbourne | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Recreation Ground COKAYNE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 189 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School THE GREEN ROAD | 203 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School School Pitches Cokayne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Ashbourne Leisure Centre CLIFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 876 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.