DE45 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Baslow Road, 0.2km from Higginholes in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, DE45 1AB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DE45 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00099136 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BASLOW ROAD, DE45 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASLOW ROAD, DE45 1AB.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 58, 84% owned. DE45 1AB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £850k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1AB. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 787,500
2 sales · Mean £ 787,500
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1AB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bakewell CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- JH Mann Fishmongers0.9 km
- The Lambton Larder0.8 km
- Bloomers of Bakewell0.8 km
- Chic Assessories0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Fitism0.9 km
- Rajas Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Ignition Cars And Coffee0.1 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.9 km
- Graze1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bakewell Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- The Joiners Arms0.9 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Arms0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Catch 321.0 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.8 km
- Eastern Court0.9 km
- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Melbourne House0.7 km
- Somerby B&B0.4 km
- One Castle Street0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grindleford9.9 km
- Hathersage11.7 km
- Matlock Station11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Aldern Way0.1 km
- Newholme Hospital0.2 km
- Higgenholes0.2 km
- Newholme Hospital0.2 km
- Higgenholes0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451AB · Data under Open Government Licence