Bakewell — a stone house with ivy growing all over it

Area guide · Derbyshire Dales

Living in Bakewell

A snapshot of life in Bakewell, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Bakewell is a village in Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands with a population of 3,275. The average house price is £428,081 and the overall crime rate is 45.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bakewell ranks

Population

3,275

Avg House Price

£428,081

Crime Rate

45.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

176 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,645

Median Age

50.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bakewell's detached homes (£577,607) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£228,188).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bakewell prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£385,470 → £428,081).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£577,607	£527,500	44
Semi-Detached	£368,766	£378,500	32
Terraced	£318,965	£277,500	28
Flat	£228,188	£230,250	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bakewell is 45.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bakewell: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bakewell CofE Infant School	Primary	Good
Bakewell Methodist Academy	Primary	Requires improvement
Lady Manners School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bakewell averages 176 Mbps — 76% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bakewell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 49.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.7
% Rated C or Above	49.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,606

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,275
Median Age	50.5
Median Household Income	£30,645
Employment Rate	54.4%
Owner Occupied	72%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bakewell?

The average house price in Bakewell is £428,081 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bakewell?

The most affordable entry point in Bakewell is a flat, with an average price of £228,188.

Is Bakewell a safe place to live?

Bakewell has a recorded crime rate of 45.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bakewell?

Bakewell has 3 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bakewell?

Average broadband download speeds in Bakewell are around 176 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 80.6% of premises.

How big is Bakewell?

Bakewell is a settlement in Derbyshire Dales with a population of approximately 3,275.

Most compared with

How does Bakewell stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Bakewell

House price: £240,964 · £428,081
Crime rate: 66.3 · 45.5
Distance: 14.6 mi

Ashbourne

Bakewell

House price: £449,634 · £428,081
Crime rate: 45.1 · 45.5
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bakewell

Brimington

House price: £428,081 · £195,219
Crime rate: 45.5 · 66.1
Distance: 11.9 mi

Bakewell

Buxton (High Peak)

House price: £428,081 · £288,812
Crime rate: 45.5 · 57.4
Distance: 10.2 mi

Bakewell

Chapel-en-le-Frith

House price: £428,081 · £276,550
Crime rate: 45.5 · 57.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

Bakewell

Chesterfield

House price: £428,081 · £246,172
Crime rate: 45.5 · 98.7
Distance: 10.1 mi

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