Bakewell vs Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eckington (north East Derbyshire) wins on house prices with a 75% gap. Bakewell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bakewell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bakewell
£428,081
Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
£244,339
Crime Rate
Bakewell
45.5
Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bakewell
66.7%
Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bakewell
175.7
Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
383.2
EPC Rating
Bakewell
66.7
Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
70
Median Income
Bakewell
£30,645
Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £244,339, Eckington (north East Derbyshire) undercuts Bakewell (£428,081) by around 75% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bakewell is a flat at £228,188, while in Eckington (north East Derbyshire) it is a flat at £119,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 95% pricier in Bakewell (£368,766 vs £188,795).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eckington (north East Derbyshire) prices grew faster — 45% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Bakewell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.5 per 1,000 versus 52.5 per 1,000 in Eckington (north East Derbyshire). The most common crime category in Bakewell is violent-crime, while in Eckington (north East Derbyshire) 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Bakewell, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Eckington (north East Derbyshire), which has 4 schools, the figure is 50%.
Bakewell School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bakewell | Eckington (North East Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eckington (north East Derbyshire) averages 383.2 Mbps – ahead of Bakewell's 175.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.6% of premises in Bakewell and 96.1% in Eckington (north East Derbyshire). Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Bakewell and 71.7% in Eckington (north East Derbyshire).
Eckington (north East Derbyshire) is the faster of the two by 118% on average download speed (383 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Eckington (north East Derbyshire), scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 66.7 (band C) in Bakewell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,606 in Bakewell and £1,079 in Eckington (north East Derbyshire). 49.6% of homes in Bakewell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Eckington (north East Derbyshire).
Eckington (north East Derbyshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 49.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,645 in Bakewell and £28,786.7 in Eckington (north East Derbyshire). The median age is 50.5 in Bakewell and 45.7 in Eckington (north East Derbyshire). Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Bakewell and 55.8% in Eckington (north East Derbyshire). Owner-occupancy is 72% in Bakewell versus 66.4% in Eckington (north East Derbyshire). Bakewell has a population of 3,275 and Eckington (north East Derbyshire) has 7,435.
| Indicator | Bakewell | Eckington (North East Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,275 | 7,435 |
| 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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