Town Pop. 9,466

Living in Ashbourne: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashbourne is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 38/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 10 places in the DE6 postcode district.

It scores 9 points above the DE6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its healthcare score runs 20 points above the DE6 district's 18/100. On the national picture that lands Ashbourne in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DE6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
71 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 292 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 86 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Public order 75 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 115 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 71 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 53 crimes
  3. 3 A515 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
36
6 schools in area · 7 within 4km
5Good1Requires Improvement
  • Ashbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Clifton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hilltop Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital9.7 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital19.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,356 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
49
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 197 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2%Retired28.5%Student3.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership65.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Uttoxeter 9.7 mi
Duffield 10.1 mi
Cromford 10.1 mi
J28 M1 17.8 mi
J28 M1 18.1 mi
J25 M1 18.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 21
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 29
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £296,000 66
Detached £422,500 32
Semi-detached £240,000 14
Terraced £192,500 10
Flat / Maisonette £135,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£159k £264k £372k £477k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hulland Ward 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ellastone 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hulland Village 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Brailsford 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Parwich 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Brassington 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Rocester 43 6.4 mi away ⇄
Denstone 45 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashbourne a nice place to live?

Ashbourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashbourne is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ashbourne?

Ashbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 672 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashbourne are Ashbourne Primary School, Clifton CofE Primary School and Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Ashbourne in total.

What are house prices like in Ashbourne?

The current median house price in Ashbourne is £296,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £422,500, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £192,500, flat £135,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 66 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ashbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Ashbourne

DE6 41 ⇄

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