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DE45 1BJ

Wye Bank Grove

Bakewell

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Detailed insights for DE45 1BJ

Overview

Postcode DE45 1BJ is located in a rural town, within the Bakewell area of Derbyshire Dales in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave is £49,083 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. The nearest station is Matlock, about 6.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Riverside Garden.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,216 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave is £49,083 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from DE45 1BJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave near DE45 1BJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Matlock located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE45 1BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside GardenSmallWalking directions to Riverside Garden

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
712.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.74(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-39%)
Public order
8.82(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(-1%)
Burglary
7.35(+121%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
97.53%
Other White
3
1.23%
Pakistani
2
0.82%
Indian
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
44.34%
No qualifications
31
14.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.12%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
66.38%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.17%
Other social rented
3
2.59%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE45 1BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE45 1BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 2026Ludworth, Wyebank, Bakewell, DE45 1BHDetachedFreehold£325,000
13 Nov 2025Kingfield, Wyedale Drive, Bakewell, DE45 1BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
15 May 202617, Holywell, Bakewell, DE45 1BASemi-DetachedLeasehold£155,000
05 Jun 2026Silverhow, Burton Close Drive, Bakewell, DE45 1BGDetachedFreehold£360,000
18 Mar 2026Coppice, Burton Close Drive, Bakewell, DE45 1BGDetachedFreehold£413,000

Schools

In the DE45 1BJ postcode area, located within Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DE45 1BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBakewell Methodist AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryBakewell CofE Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryLady Manners SchoolFoundation school
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE45 1BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE45 1BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodHaddon Road, Bakewell, DE45 1EPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miSparGranby Road, Bakewell, DE45 1ESWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodMarket Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBakewell Pet SuppliesWater Street, Derbyshire Dales, DE45 1EWWalking directions to Bakewell Pet Supplies

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE45 1BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bob Butcher

Bakewell - Elected 22 Feb 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

John Whitby

Derbyshire Dales - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictDerbyshire DalesE07000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyDerbyshire DalesE14001195
WardBakewellE05014591
ParishBakewellE04002720
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bakewell South, Darley Dale & YoulgreaveE02007029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire Dales 011BE01019599
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about DE45 1BJ

Is DE45 1BJ (Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave) safe?

The area around DE45 1BJ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near DE45 1BJ?

The median sale price around DE45 1BJ in Bakewell is £375,000 (about £351 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE45 1BJ?

There are 4 schools close to DE45 1BJ, including Bakewell Methodist Academy (Requires improvement), Bakewell CofE Infant School (Good) and Lady Manners School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DE45 1BJ?

DE45 1BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,216 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE45 1BJ (Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales covering DE45 1BJ is John Whitby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bob Butcher (Labour Party).

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