Town comparison
Ashbourne vs Bakewell
Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bakewell offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Ashbourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashbourne
£449,634
Bakewell
£428,081
Crime Rate
Ashbourne
45.1
Bakewell
45.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashbourne
100.0%
Bakewell
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Ashbourne
243.9
Bakewell
175.7
EPC Rating
Ashbourne
69.4
Bakewell
66.7
Median Income
Ashbourne
£31,239
Bakewell
£30,645
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bakewell is £428,081, which is 5% less than Ashbourne at £449,634. The most affordable entry point in Ashbourne is a flat at £197,960, while in Bakewell it is a flat at £228,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Bakewell (£368,766 vs £279,555).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashbourne prices grew faster — 48% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 45.1 offences per 1,000 people, Ashbourne is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bakewell's 45.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashbourne 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 MidlandsAshbourne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Bakewell. Ashbourne has 3 schools in total, while Bakewell has 3.
Ashbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Ashbourne | Bakewell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashbourne offers faster average downloads at 243.9 Mbps, compared to 175.7 Mbps in Bakewell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.9% of premises in Ashbourne and 80.6% in Bakewell. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashbourne and 25.7% in Bakewell.
Ashbourne is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (244 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ashbourne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 66.7 (band C) in Bakewell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,301 in Ashbourne and £1,606 in Bakewell. 58.2% of homes in Ashbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.6% in Bakewell.
Ashbourne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 49.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,239.4 in Ashbourne and £30,645 in Bakewell. The median age is 46.2 in Ashbourne and 50.5 in Bakewell. Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Ashbourne and 54.4% in Bakewell. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Ashbourne versus 72% in Bakewell.
| Indicator | Ashbourne | Bakewell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,854 | 3,275 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,239.4 | £30,645 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 39.2% |
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