Bakewell vs Tibshelf
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tibshelf is about 123% cheaper on average. Bakewell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tibshelf edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bakewell
£428,081
Tibshelf
£192,222
Crime Rate
Bakewell
45.5
Tibshelf
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bakewell
66.7%
Tibshelf
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bakewell
175.7
Tibshelf
407.9
EPC Rating
Bakewell
66.7
Tibshelf
70.3
Median Income
Bakewell
£30,645
Tibshelf
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Tibshelf more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,222 versus £428,081 in Bakewell. The most affordable entry point in Bakewell is a flat at £228,188, while in Tibshelf it is a terraced at £111,093.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 187% pricier in Bakewell (£318,965 vs £111,093).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tibshelf prices grew faster — 29% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bakewell (45.5 per 1,000) compared to Tibshelf (66.2 per 1,000), a 45% difference. The most common crime category in Bakewell is violent-crime, while in Tibshelf 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 Tibshelf: 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.
Tibshelf School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bakewell | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tibshelf 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 Tibshelf. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Bakewell and 78.6% in Tibshelf.
Tibshelf 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 Tibshelf 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 Tibshelf. 49.6% of homes in Bakewell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Tibshelf.
Tibshelf 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 Tibshelf has 4,352. Median household income is £30,645 in Bakewell and £28,973.5 in Tibshelf. The median age is 50.5 in Bakewell and 45.3 in Tibshelf. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Bakewell and 56.5% in Tibshelf.
| Indicator | Bakewell | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,275 | 4,352 |
| 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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