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About

Bakewell ward encompasses the historic market town of Bakewell and its surrounding rural settlements within the Derbyshire Dales. The area is defined by the River Wye, which flows through the town centre, and lies within the expansive landscape of the Peak District National Park. The local economy is significantly supported by agriculture and tourism, with the town serving as a central hub for the surrounding villages. Its built environment is characterised by traditional limestone buildings and a well-preserved medieval street pattern.

The ward is notable for the original Bakewell Pudding, a specific baked dessert created locally. Monday sees the continuation of a centuries-old charter market in the town centre. Agricultural shows and well-dressing ceremonies are key events in the annual calendar for the community. The area contains significant historical estates, including Haddon Hall, which sits just outside the main town.

Area overview

On average Bakewell has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bakewell is £51,659 per year. The median sale price in Bakewell is £375,000 (around £351 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,500 and £482,500. There are 3 schools in Bakewell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bakewell

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £351
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £266K – £483K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £351 per square foot) in Bakewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,282,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bakewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£474,975£465
Semi-Detached19£382,500£328
Terraced9£295,000£328
Flats8£240,000£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bakewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bakewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£175,000£302,000£370,000
2017£407,250£199,500£275,000£237,500
2018£445,000£255,000£360,000£212,500
2019£420,000£152,000£305,000£237,500
2020£510,000£210,000£400,000£266,500
2021£537,500£256,250£367,500£270,000
2022£542,500£260,000£400,000£305,000
2023£455,000£242,500£362,000£308,250
2024£570,000£215,000£362,500£286,575
2025£507,500£220,000£378,500£297,500
2026£413,000£240,000£365,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bakewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bakewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£266£226£310
2017£307£214£287£276
2018£319£338£315£252
2019£357£276£298£247
2020£394£229£263£318
2021£398£323£296£310
2022£449£320£349£347
2023£395£305£358£343
2024£417£323£318£314
2025£438£281£335£292
2026£465£291£351£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bakewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bakewell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Derbyshire Dales district.

Band A£1,630
Band B£1,901
Band C£2,173
Band D£2,445
Band E£2,988
Band F£3,531
Band G£4,075
Band H£4,889

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bakewell ward.

Local councillors

Bob Butcher

Bakewell - Elected 22 Feb 2024

Labour Party