Alfreton vs Bakewell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Alfreton offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Bakewell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Bakewell
£428,081
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Bakewell
45.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Bakewell
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Bakewell
175.7
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Bakewell
66.7
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Bakewell
£30,645
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Alfreton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,964 versus £428,081 in Bakewell. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Bakewell it is a flat at £228,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Bakewell (£318,965 vs £153,802).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bakewell (45.5 per 1,000) compared to Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Bakewell it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Alfreton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Bakewell.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bakewell School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Bakewell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alfreton enjoy 407.9 Mbps on average, while Bakewell lags behind at 175.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 80.6% in Bakewell. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 25.7% in Bakewell.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 132% on average download speed (408 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alfreton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Bakewell's band C (score 66.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,606 in Bakewell. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.6% in Bakewell.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 49.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Bakewell has 3,275. Median household income is £30,645 in Bakewell and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 50.5 in Bakewell. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 54.4% in Bakewell.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Bakewell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 3,275 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £30,645 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 39.2% |
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