Living in DE6, Derbyshire Dales
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE6 in Derbyshire Dales. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Derbyshire Dales: £353,364, up 11.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around DE6
36 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE6, with a median of £255,000 and a range from £55,000 to £917,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERNWOOD DERBY ROAD, DE6 1LS | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2023-06-16 |
| 1 OSMASTON LANE END, DE6 1LS | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2023-04-28 |
| CROWN COTTAGE, DE6 1LW | detached | £695,000 | 2021-08-18 |
| 4 OSMASTON LANE END, DE6 1LS | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2020-11-03 |
| IANS OAK, DE6 1LS | detached | £750,000 | 2019-07-26 |
| ELMTREE COTTAGE, DE6 1LW | detached | £582,500 | 2019-06-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Ashbourne Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Hilltop Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| Bradley CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | Not rated | 2.4 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.5% |
| Professional occupations | 21.3% |
| Skilled trades | 14.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Derbyshire Dales's figures.
Common questions about DE6
What is the average house price in DE6?
The average sold price in Derbyshire Dales is £353,364 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE6?
Prices in Derbyshire Dales are up 11.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE6?
The median of 36 recorded sales around central DE6 is £255,000, ranging from £55,000 to £917,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE6?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE6, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is DE6 at risk of flooding?
Central DE6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £255,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE6 or DE3, DE6 or ST14, DE6 or DE65.
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