Dovedale Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1FT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE6 1FT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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	51.8%	50%	-1.8%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.2%	50%	1.8%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	29.6%	31.5%	1.9%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	40.2%	44.8%	4.6%	44.2%	0.6%
Separated	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	13%	12.7%	-0.3%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	14.8%	9.4%	-5.4%	6.1%	3.3%

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	33.9%	52.1%	18.2%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	39.9%	31.2%	-8.7%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	19.7%	12%	-7.7%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	4.1%	3.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around DE6 1FT this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.4%	28.9%	-12.5%	18.2%	10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	8.3%	0.0%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	22.8%	6.8%	13.4%	9.4%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	2.2%	-0.2%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	18.3%	8.8%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	16.7%	-2.8%	33.8%	-17.1%
Other	3%	2.8%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
White	97.7%	97.9%	0.2%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	97.2%	94.1%	-3.1%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0%	1.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	1.7%	-1.1%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	93.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.8%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Dovedale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dovedale Avenue was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dovedale Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 89th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.1%.

🔎 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 1FT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Dovedale Avenue are based on 9 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 Dovedale Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1FT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE6 1FT

Average Price
£276,970

Semi-Detached
£278,409

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£269,775

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dovedale Avenue

Average Price
£283,788

Semi-Detached
£289,068

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£265,306

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dovedale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Dovedale Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£256,250	2021-04-23	£316,544
12 Dovedale Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2019-03-25	£280,520
1 Dovedale Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,500	2016-01-20	£260,967
12 Dovedale Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,500	2012-10-26	£286,380
12 Dovedale Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2011-03-25	£288,750

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE6 1FT

Employment

DE6 1FT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	58
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	38
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Self-Employed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Education	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashbourne Primary School Cokayne Avenue , DE6 1EJ	3out of 4	579 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Mayfield Road , DE6 1AS	3out of 4	911 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School Wyaston Road , DE6 1NB	2out of 4	931 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clifton CofE Primary School Cross Side , Clifton Village DE6 2GJ	3out of 4	2,513 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School Moor Lane , Osmaston DE6 1LW	4out of 4	3,144 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	866 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
Compton Cafe and Gifts	14 Compton, Ashbourne	518 yd
Star Anise	First Floor, 9-11 Compton	541 yd
The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd	The Little Shed, 1 King Edward Street	565 yd
f'coffee	6 Horse And Jockey Yard, St John Street	604 yd
Jack Rabbits	10 St John Street, Ashbourne	611 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wheel Inn	3 Compton, Ashbourne	541 yd
Smiths Tavern	36 St John Street, Ashbourne	611 yd
Greenman Public House	10 St John Street, Ashbourne	611 yd
Queen's Vaults	6 Market Place, Ashbourne	634 yd
The Bridge	33-35 Dig Street, Ashbourne	654 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dalo Pizza & Kebab	9 Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street	462 yd
Domino's Pizza	9-11 Compton, Ashbourne	541 yd
Bennys Pizza and Kebab House	21 Compton, Ashbourne	541 yd
Subway	3-5 Dig Street, Ashbourne	654 yd
Golden Hill	28 Market Place, Ashbourne	668 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative	Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street		560 yd
Sainsburys	King Edward Street, Ashbourne		604 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ashbourne Recreation Ground COKAYNE AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	553 yd
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School School Pitches Cokayne Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	618 yd
Ashbourne Leisure Centre CLIFTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	851 yd
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School THE GREEN ROAD		865 yd
Aqua Swim Ashbourne (Closed) Derby Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,009 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	59 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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