Hermitage Close is in Ashbourne and in Derbyshire Dales district. DE6 1TG is located in the Ashbourne South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermitage Close, Ashbourne, DE6 1TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DE6 1TE, DE6 1NF, DE6 1TF, DE6 1NG, DE6 1BG, DE6 1LJ, DE6 1DD, DE6 1SD, DE6 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE6 1TG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 1TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 20.1% | 33.6% | 13.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.4% | 52.6% | -19.8% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.1% | 57.1% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 32.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around DE6 1TG this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 23.6% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 43.9% | -4.4% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 98% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.4% 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% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Close was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hermitage Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 11th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Hermitage Close, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-12-13 | £273,548 |
| 34 Hermitage Close, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-23 | £343,571 |
| 7 Hermitage Close, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-12-19 | £364,861 |
| 9 Hermitage Close, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-02-18 | £537,505 |
| 6 Hermitage Close, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-21 | £302,388 |
DE6 1TG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 1TG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Mayfield Road , DE6 1AS | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Primary School Cokayne Avenue , DE6 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton CofE Primary School Cross Side , Clifton Village DE6 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School Moor Lane , Osmaston DE6 1LW | 4out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 1,498 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 Play Village | 19B Station Street, Ashbourne | 534 yd | |
| Star Anise | First Floor, 9-11 Compton | 685 yd | |
| Compton Cafe and Gifts | 14 Compton, Ashbourne | 722 yd | |
| The Little Shed Ashbourne Ltd | The Little Shed, 1 King Edward Street | 773 yd | |
| Ashbourne Golf Club | Wyaston Road, Ashbourne | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Inn | 3 Compton, Ashbourne | 685 yd | |
| The Bridge | 33-35 Dig Street, Ashbourne | 890 yd | |
| Machine Inn | Machine Inn, the, 1 Church Street | 944 yd | |
| Smiths Tavern | 36 St John Street, Ashbourne | 979 yd | |
| Greenman Public House | 10 St John Street, Ashbourne | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Express | 7 Station Street, Ashbourne | 578 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9-11 Compton, Ashbourne | 685 yd | |
| Bennys Pizza and Kebab House | 21 Compton, Ashbourne | 685 yd | |
| Dalo Pizza & Kebab | 9 Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street | 851 yd | |
| Subway | 3-5 Dig Street, Ashbourne | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | King Edward Street, Ashbourne | 713 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Shawcroft Centre, Dig Street | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Leisure Centre CLIFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Aqua Swim Ashbourne (Closed) Derby Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Ashbourne Golf Club WYASTON ROAD | golf | 938 yd |
| Ashbourne Tennis Club | tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 56.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.5% |
| 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.