DE6 3FJ is in Biggin, Ashbourne and Derbyshire Dales district. DE6 3FJ is located in the Hulland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Biggin, Ashbourne, DE6 3FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE6 3FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 3FJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 12.8% | 31.3% | 18.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 53.1% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 45% | 66.9% | 21.9% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 19.3% | -21.5% | 33.6% | -14.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 15.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 44.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 96.7% | 98.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 98.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around DE6 3FJ was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
DE6 3FJ has the 18th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 45th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cottage, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-12-17 | £817,970 |
| Red Cottage, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-04-30 | £667,050 |
| The Croft, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £446,326 | 2019-11-29 | £584,419 |
| Red Cottage, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-09-13 | £722,055 |
| Birches Cottage, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-05-16 | £479,872 |
DE6 3FJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School Main Street , Kirk Ireton DE6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulland CofE Primary School Firs Avenue , Hulland DE6 3FS | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnditch Church of England Primary School Ashbourne Road , Turnditch DE56 2LH | 4out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley CofE Primary School Yew Tree Lane , Bradley DE6 1PG | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carsington and Hopton Primary School Carsington , DE4 4DE | 3out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 16.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 16.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.