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DE6

ASHBOURNE

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

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DE6 encompasses ASHBOURNE and its surrounding areas in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £419,817
1yr change ▲ 9.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£419,817

▲ 9.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

191 Mbps

Property Prices in DE6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE6 is £419,817, which is 45% above the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE6 cost 46.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE6 have risen 9.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £502,033 585
Semi-detached £280,562 247
Terraced £231,838 175
Flat £191,604 51
All types £419,817 1167

5-Year Price History

£402K £412K £422K £431K £441K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE6 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Doveridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Parwich Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Clifton CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

130,451

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE6 are 191.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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191.0 Mbps

Avg Download

34.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

42%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE6 is collected by Amber Valley. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE6 — ASHBOURNE

Area Summary

DE6 (ASHBOURNE) offers above-average property prices (£419,817, 46% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (191 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about DE6 ASHBOURNE

What is the average house price in DE6 ASHBOURNE?
The average house price in DE6 (ASHBOURNE) is £419,817, based on 1167 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.6% over the past year.
Is DE6 ASHBOURNE a safe area to live?
Crime in DE6 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of DE6 ASHBOURNE?
The population of DE6 (ASHBOURNE) is approximately 130,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in DE6?
The average broadband download speed in DE6 is 191 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 42%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in DE6 ASHBOURNE?
There are 23 schools in or near DE6. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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