Bakewell vs Newton and Blackwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Newton And Blackwell offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Bakewell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newton And Blackwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bakewell
£428,081
Newton and Blackwell
£350,233
Crime Rate
Bakewell
45.5
Newton and Blackwell
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bakewell
66.7%
Newton and Blackwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bakewell
175.7
Newton and Blackwell
407.9
EPC Rating
Bakewell
66.7
Newton and Blackwell
70.3
Median Income
Bakewell
£30,645
Newton and Blackwell
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Newton And Blackwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £350,233 versus £428,081 in Bakewell. The most affordable entry point in Bakewell is a flat at £228,188, while in Newton And Blackwell it is a flat at £179,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Bakewell (£368,766 vs £251,228).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newton And Blackwell prices grew faster — 39% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bakewell (45.5 per 1,000) compared to Newton And Blackwell (66.5 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Bakewell is violent-crime, while in Newton And Blackwell 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 Newton And Blackwell: 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.
Newton and Blackwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bakewell | Newton and Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Newton And Blackwell enjoy 407.9 Mbps on average, while Bakewell lags behind at 175.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.6% of premises in Bakewell and 95% in Newton And Blackwell. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Bakewell and 78.6% in Newton And Blackwell.
Newton And Blackwell 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 Newton And Blackwell is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Bakewell's band C (score 66.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,606 in Bakewell and £1,098 in Newton And Blackwell. 49.6% of homes in Bakewell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Newton And Blackwell.
Newton And Blackwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 49.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bakewell has a population of 3,275 while Newton And Blackwell has 3,053. Median household income is £30,645 in Bakewell and £28,973.5 in Newton And Blackwell. The median age is 50.5 in Bakewell and 45.3 in Newton And Blackwell. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Bakewell and 56.5% in Newton And Blackwell.
| Indicator | Bakewell | Newton and Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,275 | 3,053 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,645 | £28,973.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 24.9% |
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