Town comparison
Bakewell vs Grassmoor
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Grassmoor offers lower property prices by roughly 127%. Bakewell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Grassmoor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bakewell
£428,081
Grassmoor
£188,704
Crime Rate
Bakewell
45.5
Grassmoor
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bakewell
66.7%
Grassmoor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bakewell
175.7
Grassmoor
401.6
EPC Rating
Bakewell
66.7
Grassmoor
69.2
Median Income
Bakewell
£30,645
Grassmoor
£29,251
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Grassmoor is £188,704, which is 127% less than Bakewell at £428,081. The most affordable entry point in Bakewell is a flat at £228,188, while in Grassmoor it is a terraced at £126,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 152% pricier in Bakewell (£318,965 vs £126,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grassmoor prices grew faster — 17% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 45.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bakewell is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Grassmoor's 52.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bakewell is violent-crime, while in Grassmoor 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 MidlandsGrassmoor has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Bakewell. Bakewell has 3 schools in total, while Grassmoor has 1.
Bakewell School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grassmoor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bakewell | Grassmoor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Grassmoor offers faster average downloads at 401.6 Mbps, compared to 175.7 Mbps in Bakewell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.6% of premises in Bakewell and 93% in Grassmoor. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Bakewell and 77.3% in Grassmoor.
Grassmoor is the faster of the two by 129% on average download speed (402 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Grassmoor are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 66.7 (band C) in Bakewell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,606 in Bakewell and £1,211 in Grassmoor. 49.6% of homes in Bakewell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Grassmoor.
Grassmoor has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 49.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,645 in Bakewell and £29,251.2 in Grassmoor. The median age is 50.5 in Bakewell and 46.9 in Grassmoor. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Bakewell and 55.5% in Grassmoor. Owner-occupancy is 72% in Bakewell versus 67.8% in Grassmoor.
| Indicator | Bakewell | Grassmoor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,275 | 3,528 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,645 | £29,251.2 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 28.8% |
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