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Area guide · Derbyshire Dales

Living in Ashbourne

A snapshot of life in Ashbourne, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Ashbourne is a village in Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands with a population of 8,854. The average house price is £449,634 and the overall crime rate is 45.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ashbourne ranks

Population

8,854

Avg House Price

£449,634

Crime Rate

45.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

244 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,239.4

Median Age

46.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ashbourne's detached homes (£515,678) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£197,960).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ashbourne prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£303,359 → £449,634).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£515,678	£445,000	181
Semi-Detached	£279,555	£255,000	71
Terraced	£255,468	£216,000	49
Flat	£197,960	£187,500	15

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ashbourne is 45.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ashbourne: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ashbourne Primary School	Primary	Good
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School	Secondary	Good
St Oswald's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashbourne averages 244 Mbps — 144% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ashbourne homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.4
% Rated C or Above	58.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,301

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,854
Median Age	46.2
Median Household Income	£31,239.4
Employment Rate	57.7%
Owner Occupied	72.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ashbourne?

The average house price in Ashbourne is £449,634 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ashbourne?

The most affordable entry point in Ashbourne is a flat, with an average price of £197,960.

Is Ashbourne a safe place to live?

Ashbourne has a recorded crime rate of 45.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ashbourne?

Ashbourne has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ashbourne?

Average broadband download speeds in Ashbourne are around 244 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 79.9% of premises.

How big is Ashbourne?

Ashbourne is a settlement in Derbyshire Dales with a population of approximately 8,854.

Most compared with

How does Ashbourne stack up against its neighbours?

Ashbourne

Bakewell

House price: £449,634 · £428,081
Crime rate: 45.1 · 45.5
Distance: 14.1 mi

Ashbourne

Belper

House price: £449,634 · £290,909
Crime rate: 45.1 · 66.4
Distance: 10.3 mi

Ashbourne

Blythe Bridge

House price: £449,634 · £249,655
Crime rate: 45.1 · 55.6
Distance: 14.5 mi

Ashbourne

Burton upon Trent

House price: £449,634 · £190,899
Crime rate: 45.1 · 64
Distance: 14.5 mi

Ashbourne

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

House price: £449,634 · £232,024
Crime rate: 45.1 · 55.6
Distance: 11.2 mi

Ashbourne

Cheddleton

House price: £449,634 · £269,053
Crime rate: 45.1 · 55.3
Distance: 13.8 mi

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