About Boylestone

Boylestone is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, in the east of England. It lies within the DE6 postcode area, situated near the border with Leicestershire. The village is part of the civil parish of Wirksworth and is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and farmland, typical of the Peak District region. The village has a modest population and retains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere. There are a few local amenities, including a village hall and a small shop, which serve the needs of residents. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, offering access to scenic footpaths and bridleways. The village is accessible by road via the A619, which connects it to nearby towns such as Wirksworth and Matlock.

School Ratings in Boylestone

Families in Boylestone have access to 14 local schools. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Boylestone

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

Deprivation and Employment in Boylestone

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Boylestone 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 Boylestone

Boylestone 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

12 Primary
2 Other
Church Broughton CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Longford CofE Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Sudbury Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Marston Montgomery Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Wellbrook School 3.8 miles Heath Fields Primary School Primary Good 3.8 miles Doveridge Primary School Primary Good 4 miles St. Peter's Church of England First School Primary 4.2 miles Long Lane Church of England Primary School Primary 4.3 miles Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy Primary Good 4.6 miles Abbotsholme School 4.6 miles St Augustine's CofE Academy Primary Good 4.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Boylestone IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Boylestone 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

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Tutbury And Hatton Train Station 4.1 miles
Uttoxeter Train Station 5.7 miles
Burton-On-Trent Train Station 8.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Harehill 0.6 miles Sapperton 0.6 miles Boylestonfield 0.6 miles Little Cubley 1.8 miles Church Broughton 1.8 miles Alkmonton 1.9 miles Longford 2.2 miles Oaks Green 2.2 miles Great Cubley 2.2 miles Heathtop 2.2 miles Sudbury 2.2 miles Foston 2.5 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