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Bakewell vs North Wingfield and Holmewood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Bakewell 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.

Of 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.

MetricBakewellNorth Wingfield and Holmewood
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%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.

IndicatorBakewellNorth Wingfield and Holmewood
Population3,2759,545
Median Age50.546.9
Median Household Income£30,645£29,251.2
Employment Rate54.4%55.5%
Owner Occupied72%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified39.2%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bakewell and North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Bakewell and North Wingfield And Holmewood are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bakewell or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
North Wingfield And Holmewood is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,133.
Is Bakewell or North Wingfield And Holmewood safer?
Bakewell has the lower crime rate at 45.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bakewell or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
North Wingfield And Holmewood has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bakewell or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
North Wingfield And Holmewood has faster average broadband at 401.6 Mbps.

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