DE6 3LA Postcode in

DE6 3LA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DE6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3LA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DE which means Derby.
  2. Postal District. In our case DE6.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DE6 3.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LA.

The regional mail center for the post area DE is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DE6 3LA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the DE6 3LA postcode their home.

DE6 3LA is within the village of Kirk Ireton.

The DE6 3LA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude53.0555738295
Longitude-1.62232960225

Retail and Shopping near DE6 3LA

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
ST JOHNS STREET MATLOCK WIRKSWORTH 2.73 DE4 4DR View on Google Maps
MARKET PLACE MATLOCK WIRKSWORTH 2.74 DE4 4ET View on Google Maps
NORTH END MATLOCK WIRKSWORTH 2.89 DE4 4FG View on Google Maps
MARKET PLACE MATLOCK CROMFORD 4.45 DE4 3RE View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Wirksworth 2.76 NE 47.15
Ashbourne 5.26 WSW 240.14
Belper 6.29 ESE 110.78
Matlock 6.42 NNE 25.97
Darley Dale 7.49 N 10.66
Ripley 8.99 E 92.77
Alfreton 10.20 ENE 73.33
Derby 10.87 SSE 146.37
Bakewell 11.11 NNW 348.52
Uttoxeter 14.85 SW 222.99

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Wirksworth

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 13.00%SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 15.00%SSE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for MistMist5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 20.00%SSE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for FogFog6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 45.00%S 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 80.00%S 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for DrizzleDrizzle8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 42.00%S 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for DrizzleDrizzle9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 38.00%S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for DrizzleDrizzle10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 39.00%S 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 47.00%SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 38.00%SSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%SSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%SSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%S 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 22.00%S 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 53.00%S 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 18.00%S 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 51.00%S 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 53.00%SSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00%SSW 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%SW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%SW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 6.00%SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 2.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00%SSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 13.00%S 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 25.00%S 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 56.00%SSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 76.00%SSW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 53.00%SSW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 52.00%SW 20 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School

Address: Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School, Main Street, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3LD

Distance: 1.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01335370351

Nearest Dentists

COACH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: COLDWELL STREET, WIRKSWORTH, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 4FB

Distance: 2.82 miles

Contact: :

STEEPLE GRANGE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 36 STEEPLE GRANGE, WIRKSWORTH, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 4FS

Distance: 3.46 miles

Contact: :

WHITEPEAK DENTAL LTD

Address: 19 COMPTON STREET, ASHBOURNE, DE6 1BX

Distance: 5.35 miles

Contact: :

OSWALD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 7 CHURCH STREET, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1AE

Distance: 5.39 miles

Contact: :

TLC 4 SMILES ASHBOURNE LLP

Address: 30 CLIFTON ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1DT

Distance: 5.82 miles

Contact: :

UNITY MILL HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: UNITY MILL HOUSE, DERWENT STREET, BELPER, DERBYSHIRE, DE56 1WN

Distance: 6.09 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

PAYNES PHARMACY

Address: 24 MARKET PLACE, WIRKSWORTH, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 4ET

Distance: 2.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01629 822607

BOOTS

Address: HORSE & JOCKEY YARD, ST. JOHN STREET, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1GH

Distance: 5.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01335 342039

ASHBOURNE PHARMACY

Address: ASHBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE, CLIFTON ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DE6 1DR

Distance: 5.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01335 343509

JHOOTS PHARMACY

Address: 53-55 BRIDGE STREET, BELPER, DERBYSHIRE, DE56 1AY

Distance: 6.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01773 820596

CRICH PHARMACY

Address: CRICH MEDICAL CENTRE, OAKWELL DRIVE, CRICH, MATLOCK, DE4 5PB

Distance: 6.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01773 852351

MORRISONS PHARMACY

Address: CHAPEL STREET, BELPER, DE56 1YA

Distance: 6.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01773 828027

Nearest Opticians

FOSMAN OPTICIANS

Address: 7 ST. JOHNS STREET, WIRKSWORTH, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 4DR

Distance: 2.73 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (ASHBOURNE)

Address: 42 ST JOHN STREET, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1GH

Distance: 5.26 miles

Contact: :

JOHN FELL OPTICIANS - ASHBOURNE

Address: HORSE & JOCKEY YARD, ST. JOHN STREET, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1GH

Distance: 5.26 miles

Contact: :

ASHBOURNE DERBY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: 3 VICTORIA SQUARE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1GG

Distance: 5.30 miles

Contact: :

GREENS OPTICIANS

Address: 2 THE GALLERY, VICTORIA SQUARE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1GG

Distance: 5.30 miles

Contact: :

NEWMAN UK LIMITED

Address: THE GLEBE FIELD CENTRE, GLEBE FIELD CLOSE, CRICH, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 5EU

Distance: 6.14 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

HULLAND WARD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: MAIN ROAD, HULLAND WARD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 3EA

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01335 370482

HANNAGE BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: HANNAGE WAY, WIRKSWORTH, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 4JG

Distance: 2.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01629 822434

THE HOLLOWAY SURGERY

Address: MILL LANE, HOLLOWAY, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 5AQ

Distance: 5.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01629 534763

THE SURGERY CLIFTON ROAD

Address: CLIFTON ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1RR

Distance: 5.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01335 300588

HENMORE HEALTH - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: CLIFTON ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DE6 1RR

Distance: 5.60 miles

Contact: :

ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: CLIFTON ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1DR

Distance: 5.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01335 230085

Transport Links

Train Stations

Belper

Address: Belper station, Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA

Postcode: DE56 1DA

Line: Derwent Valley Line

Company: East Midlands Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.19 miles

Whatstandwell

Address: Whatstandwell station, Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE

Postcode: DE4 5HE

Line: Derwent Valley Line

Company: East Midlands Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.26 miles

Cromford

Address: Cromford station, Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ

Postcode: DE4 5JJ

Line: Derwent Valley Line

Company: East Midlands Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.00 miles

Duffield

Address: Duffield station, Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP

Postcode: DE56 4EP

Line: Derwent Valley Line

Company: East Midlands Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.35 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M1 J28
Distance: 18.07 miles
Driving Time: 26.62 minutes
M1 J25
Distance: 20.61 miles
Driving Time: 28.56 minutes
M1 J27
Distance: 21.79 miles
Driving Time: 30.36 minutes
M1 J29
Distance: 24.81 miles
Driving Time: 33.24 minutes
M1 J26
Distance: 26.60 miles
Driving Time: 34.34 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyDerbyshire Dales
Member or Parliament
John Whitby
John Whitby
Contact DetailsContact John Whitby
Political PartyLabour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Derbyshire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Derbyshire County Council

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2023£829,000£829,000£829,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Local Postcodes

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DE6 3LA
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Sainsburys, Cawdor Way, MATLOCK, DE4 3SP10.10 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Iceland, Firs Parade, MATLOCK, DE4 3AS10.33 miles Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Southmead Way, DERBY, DE22 3HN17.39 miles Directions to Aldi
Tesco, Kipling Drive, Mickleover, DERBY, DE3 9NH17.74 miles Directions to Tesco
Aldi, Greenhills, Ashford Road, BAKEWELL, DE45 1GL18.74 miles Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DE6 3LA
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Alfreton, Derby Road, Alfreton, DE55 1HJ9.70 miles Directions to Alfreton, Derby Road
Wyvern Retail Park, Derby Ring Road, Derby, DE21 6NZ12.29 miles Directions to Wyvern Retail Park, Derby Ring Road
Mcarthur Glen Outlet Store, Mansfield, DE55 2JW13.41 miles Directions to Mcarthur Glen Outlet Store
A50 Derby Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 5AA14.11 miles Directions to A50 Derby Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DE6 3LA
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Bakewell Road, MATLOCK, DE4 3AU6.41 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bakewell Road, MATLOCK, DE4 3AU
McDonald's, Butterley, RIPLEY, DE5 3QP9.34 miles Directions to McDonald's, Butterley, RIPLEY, DE5 3QP
McDonald's, Kingsway, DERBY, DE22 4AA10.00 miles Directions to McDonald's, Kingsway, DERBY, DE22 4AA
McDonald's, Wheatcroft Way, DERBY, DE21 4RY10.18 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wheatcroft Way, DERBY, DE21 4RY

KFC Restaurants near DE6 3LA
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road, DERBY, DE21 4SY10.24 miles Directions to KFC Derby - Meteor Centre
KFC, Nottingham Road, Somercotes, ALFRETON, DE55 4HQ10.49 miles Directions to KFC Alfreton - Nottingham Road
KFC, Westfield Centre, DERBY, DE1 2PQ11.26 miles Directions to KFC Derby - Westfield Centre
KFC, Wyvernside, Wyvern Way, DERBY, DE21 6RS12.07 miles Directions to KFC Derby - Pride Park
KFC, Foresters Park Centre, Sinfin Lane, DERBY, DE23 8AG12.51 miles Directions to KFC Derby - Foresters Leisure Park