Postcode report
Is DE6 9BY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DE6 9BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE6 9BY is a postcode in E12000004, England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE6 9BY, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE6 9BY are health and safety, while schools and education 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 9BY is based on Derbyshire Dales 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,519 residents, 2,155 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 22% 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 9/10.
Families checking schools near DE6 9BY can compare 2 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 9BY 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.
Local change around DE6 9BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE6 9BY
Is DE6 9BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 25% 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 9BY?
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 9BY?
2 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 9BY?
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 9BY?
LocaleIQ matched DE6 9BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE6 9BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.