About Biggin

Biggin is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, in the east of England. It lies within the DE6 postcode area and is part of the wider rural landscape of the Peak District. The village is situated near the border with Leicestershire and is surrounded by rolling countryside, with fields and hedgerows typical of the region. While not large, Biggin has a modest community and retains a traditional English village character. The area is known for its quiet, peaceful environment and is popular with walkers and those seeking a rural retreat. The village is accessible by road and is within easy reach of nearby towns such as Ashbourne and Uttoxeter.

School Ratings in Biggin

Families in Biggin have access to 15 local schools. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Biggin

Homes sell for an average of £385K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £464K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Biggin

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Biggin, with 1 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Biggin

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Biggin among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Biggin

Biggin benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,551 sales

Average Price £385K
£2K — £9.8M
Detached £464K 2,285
Semi £262K 983
Terraced £223K 696
Flat £201K 184

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
1 Secondary
1 Other
Hulland CofE Primary School Primary 1 miles Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School Primary 1 miles Turnditch Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Bradley CofE Primary School Primary 3 miles Carsington and Hopton Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Anthony Gell School Secondary 3.5 miles Mugginton CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Kniveton CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Wirksworth Junior School Primary Good 3.8 miles Wirksworth CofE Infant School Primary Good 3.8 miles Brassington Primary School Primary Good 4.1 miles Brailsford CofE Primary School Primary 4.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Biggin IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Biggin experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
11,944 Children (0-15) 17%
43,075 Working Age 60%
21,916 Older (60+) 31%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Biggin 3 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Biggin are lower than the England and Wales average. While anti-social behaviour is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Public Order
1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Derbyshire Hulland and Brailsford Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Belper Train Station 5.2 miles
Whatstandwell Train Station 5.6 miles
Ambergate Train Station 5.6 miles
Duffield Train Station 5.8 miles
Cromford Train Station 6 miles
Matlock Bath Train Station 6.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Millington Green 0.6 miles Hulland Ward 0.9 miles Blackwall 0.9 miles Kirk Ireton 1.2 miles Idridgehay 1.4 miles Idridgehay Green 1.4 miles Ireton Wood 1.4 miles Hulland Moss 1.4 miles Hulland Village 1.8 miles Cross o'th hands 1.8 miles Atlow 1.9 miles Hillclifflane 2 miles

Local Government

District Derbyshire Dales
County Derbyshire
Ward Ashbourne South
Constituency Derbyshire Dales
Parish Ashbourne
Region East Midlands

Streets in DE6 30 shown View all streets

A515 2 A517 11 Acorn Drive 2 Agnesmeadow Lane 1 Alder Lane 1 Alkmonton Lane 1 Alms Road 1 Alport Close 1 Appletree Lane 1 Ashbourne Road 17 Ashes Avenue 1 Ashes Lane 3 Ashlea Drive 1 Ashmeadow Court 1 Ashton Close 1 Aston Lane 1 Atlow Brow 1 Atlow Lane 2 Auction Close 1 Audishaw Lane 1 B5056 3 Babbs Lane 1 Back Lane 2 Back of Ecton 1 Bag Lane 1 Baker's Lane 1 Bankside 1 Barrowmoor Lane 2 Barton Drive 1 Beech Drive 1

Postcodes in DE6 50 shown View all postcodes

DE6 1AA DE6 1AB DE6 1AE DE6 1AH DE6 1AJ DE6 1AN DE6 1AP DE6 1AQ DE6 1AR DE6 1AS DE6 1AT DE6 1AW DE6 1AY DE6 1AZ DE6 1BA DE6 1BB DE6 1BD DE6 1BE DE6 1BF DE6 1BG DE6 1BH DE6 1BJ DE6 1BL DE6 1BN DE6 1BP DE6 1BQ DE6 1BR DE6 1BS DE6 1BT DE6 1BU DE6 1BW DE6 1BX DE6 1BY DE6 1BZ DE6 1DA DE6 1DB DE6 1DD DE6 1DE DE6 1DF DE6 1DG DE6 1DH DE6 1DJ DE6 1DL DE6 1DN DE6 1DP DE6 1DQ DE6 1DR DE6 1DS DE6 1DT DE6 1DU