Rousseau Court is in Ashbourne and in Derbyshire Dales district. DE6 1GL is located in the Ashbourne North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rousseau Court, Ashbourne, DE6 1GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE6 1FT, DE6 1FZ, DE6 1FS, DE6 1FR, DE6 1BB, DE6 1BD, DE6 1GA, DE6 1FW, DE6 1GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE6 1GL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.5% | 49.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 29.3% | 34.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 45.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 46% | 42% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 36.7% | 26.2% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 26.5% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.3% | 97.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rousseau Court was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rousseau Court has the 17th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 73rd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rousseau Court, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-06 | £211,302 |
| 9 Rousseau Court, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2016-03-30 | £237,428 |
| 2 Rousseau Court, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2015-04-20 | £254,726 |
| 9 Rousseau Court, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2013-06-21 | £241,800 |
| 6 Rousseau Court, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2011-01-28 | £255,568 |
DE6 1GL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Primary School Cokayne Avenue , DE6 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School Wyaston Road , DE6 1NB | 2out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Mayfield Road , DE6 1AS | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton CofE Primary School Cross Side , Clifton Village DE6 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School Moor Lane , Osmaston DE6 1LW | 4out of 4 | 3,056 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 | 947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Cafe and Gifts | 14 Compton, Ashbourne | 596 yd | |
| Star Anise | First Floor, 9-11 Compton | 615 yd | |
| The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd | The Little Shed, 1 King Edward Street | 646 yd | |
| The Play Village | 19B Station Street, Ashbourne | 679 yd | |
| f'coffee | 6 Horse And Jockey Yard, St John Street | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Inn | 3 Compton, Ashbourne | 615 yd | |
| Smiths Tavern | 36 St John Street, Ashbourne | 702 yd | |
| Greenman Public House | 10 St John Street, Ashbourne | 702 yd | |
| Queen's Vaults | 6 Market Place, Ashbourne | 726 yd | |
| The Bridge | 33-35 Dig Street, Ashbourne | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalo Pizza & Kebab | 9 Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street | 551 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9-11 Compton, Ashbourne | 615 yd | |
| Bennys Pizza and Kebab House | 21 Compton, Ashbourne | 615 yd | |
| Subway | 3-5 Dig Street, Ashbourne | 740 yd | |
| Golden Hill | 28 Market Place, Ashbourne | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street | 648 yd | |
| Sainsburys | King Edward Street, Ashbourne | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Recreation Ground COKAYNE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School School Pitches Cokayne Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Ashbourne Leisure Centre CLIFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Aqua Swim Ashbourne (Closed) Derby Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School THE GREEN ROAD | 950 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.