Bakewell vs North Wingfield and Holmewood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
North Wingfield And Holmewood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 51% lower. Bakewell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Wingfield And Holmewood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bakewell
£428,081
North Wingfield and Holmewood
£284,133
Crime Rate
Bakewell
45.5
North Wingfield and Holmewood
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bakewell
66.7%
North Wingfield and Holmewood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bakewell
175.7
North Wingfield and Holmewood
401.6
EPC Rating
Bakewell
66.7
North Wingfield and Holmewood
69.2
Median Income
Bakewell
£30,645
North Wingfield and Holmewood
£29,251
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £284,133, North Wingfield And Holmewood undercuts Bakewell (£428,081) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bakewell is a flat at £228,188, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood it is a flat at £86,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 163% pricier in Bakewell (£228,188 vs £86,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Wingfield And Holmewood prices grew faster — 95% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBakewell has a crime rate of 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72% lower than North Wingfield And Holmewood at 78.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bakewell is violent-crime, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood 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 North Wingfield And Holmewood, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bakewell School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Wingfield and Holmewood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bakewell | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in North Wingfield And Holmewood averages 401.6 Mbps – ahead of Bakewell's 175.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.6% of premises in Bakewell and 93% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Bakewell and 77.3% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
North Wingfield And Holmewood is the faster of the two by 129% on average download speed (402 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
North Wingfield And Holmewood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Bakewell averages 66.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,606 in Bakewell and £1,211 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. 49.6% of homes in Bakewell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
North Wingfield And Holmewood 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 North Wingfield And Holmewood. The median age is 50.5 in Bakewell and 46.9 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Owner-occupancy is 72% in Bakewell versus 67.8% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Bakewell and 55.5% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
| Indicator | Bakewell | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,275 | 9,545 |
| 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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