Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Derbyshire Dales: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 4 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around DE6 1EP.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 4 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 6 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 21 ha total
- largest park 11.3 ha (0.28 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.21 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
6shops & libraries
- 5 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Aldi
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Ashbourne — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near DE6 1EP.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in DE6.
Average sold price by property type across the DE6 district, 2021–2026.
About DE6 1EP
DE6 1EP scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DE6 1EP is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,152 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 6 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Good. The nearest school is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 2 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST OSWALDS HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
