Aston Lane is in Sudbury, Ashbourne and in Derbyshire Dales district. DE6 5HG is located in the Doveridge & Sudbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aston Lane, Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HG 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. However, the area surrounding DE6 5HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 53.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 21.7% | 24.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 60.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 55.6% | 57.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 32.9% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 97.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aston Lane was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Ashbourne North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aston Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North and the 60th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Cottage Aston Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2011-01-14 | £510,710 |
| Field House Aston Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2004-08-18 | £590,000 |
| 81 Aston Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 1995-10-12 | £493,497 |
DE6 5HG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5HG 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Primary School School Lane , Sudbury DE6 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (VC) First School The Square , Marchington ST14 8LH | 3out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Broughton CofE Primary School Main Street , Church Broughton DE65 5AS | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Academy Pipehay Lane , Draycott-in-the-Clay DE6 5BY | 4out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Fields Primary School Field Avenue , Hatton DE65 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Community 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 | 20.0% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 80.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.