derby DE6 Postcodes

Derby (DE6)

The DE6 postcode area is located in the Derby postcode town region, within the county of Derbyshire, and contains a total of 1373 individual postcodes.

There are 195 electoral wards in the DE6 postcode area, including Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Burton-On-Trent, Derby, Heanor, Ilkeston, Matlock, Ripley, Swadlincote which come under the local authority of the Derbyshire Dales Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in DE6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DE6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

DE6 is a postcode district in Derbyshire, England.

DE6 covers more than 200 square kilometres, stretching from the edge of the Peak District in the northeast, to the Trent Valley and River Derwent in the southwest. The majority of the area is rural, with much of it lying within the Peak District National Park.

The main urban areas within the DE6 postcode include the villages of Ashbourne, Alfreton, Belper, Brailsford, Bradbourne, Cromford, and Ellastone, as well as parts of Ashover and Sudbury. Ashbourne is the main hub within DE6 and is a thriving market town with a variety of independent and national shops, pubs and eateries, as well as a weekly farmers' market.

Much of the DE6 area is agricultural land, with farms and smallholdings producing local produce. It is also home to a large number of farms, smallholdings and agritourism attractions.

DE6 also contains several nature reserves, such as Kedleston Hall Nature Reserve and Stanton Moor National Nature Reserve, both managed by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. These areas provide homes for many local species of flora and fauna, including rare and protected species found in the area.

The DE6 postcode district is home to a range of recreational activities, from walking and cycling routes to horse riding, golf courses and swimming pools. The Peak District is a popular destination for visitors, with popular attractions such as Chatsworth House, Alton Towers and Izaak Walton's Cottage.

The area also contains a number of historic sites, such as Pickford's House Museum, a late 18th century Georgian townhouse, and the Iron Age fort of Arbury Banks.

TheDE6 postcode area is an idyllic location situated right at the heart of the Peak District, surrounded by stunning countryside. With its wide range of local amenities, attractions and activities, it provides an ideal base for exploring nearby towns and cities or simply enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Derbyshire countryside.

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