Postcode report
DE6 1LS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DE6 1LS: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE6 1LS is a postcode in Ashbourne South, Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE6 1LS, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE6 1LS are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE6 1LS is based on Derbyshire Dales 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,258 residents, 48 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DE6 1LS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £481k from 98 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE6 1LS can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE6 1LS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DE6 1LS; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DE6 1LS
Is DE6 1LS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE6 1LS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE6 1LS?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE6 1LS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE6 1LS?
LocaleIQ matched DE6 1LS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE6 1LS?
The latest median sold price is £481k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE6 1LS?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.