Bakewell vs Brimington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brimington is about 119% cheaper on average. Bakewell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bakewell
£428,081
Brimington
£195,219
Crime Rate
Bakewell
45.5
Brimington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bakewell
66.7%
Brimington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bakewell
175.7
Brimington
411
EPC Rating
Bakewell
66.7
Brimington
70
Median Income
Bakewell
£30,645
Brimington
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Brimington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,219 versus £428,081 in Bakewell. The most affordable entry point in Bakewell is a flat at £228,188, while in Brimington it is a flat at £111,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 132% pricier in Bakewell (£318,965 vs £137,465).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 45.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bakewell is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Brimington's 66.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bakewell is violent-crime, while in Brimington 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 Brimington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Bakewell.
Bakewell School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bakewell | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brimington enjoy 411.0 Mbps on average, while Bakewell lags behind at 175.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.6% of premises in Bakewell and 96.9% in Brimington. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Bakewell and 79.2% in Brimington.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 134% on average download speed (411 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brimington is band C (score 70), ahead of Bakewell's band C (score 66.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,606 in Bakewell and £1,079 in Brimington. 49.6% of homes in Bakewell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Brimington.
Brimington has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 49.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bakewell has a population of 3,275 while Brimington has 11,068. Median household income is £30,645 in Bakewell and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 50.5 in Bakewell and 45.7 in Brimington. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Bakewell and 55.8% in Brimington.
| Indicator | Bakewell | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,275 | 11,068 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,645 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 25.4% |
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