DE45 1AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Higginholes in Bakewell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
DE45 1AE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00099136 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE45 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE45 1AE.
251
58
£ 0 /yr
36%
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
DE45 1AE is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With 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 1AE. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1AE 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
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- The Tin Hut Cafe0.9 km
- Ignition Cars And Coffee0.2 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour1.0 km
- Lovage0.8 km
- Piedaniels Restaurant0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Eastern Court1.0 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop1.0 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Critchlows Farm Shop0.9 km
- John Hattersley Wines Ltd0.7 km
- Thirza & Walter0.8 km
- Flossy's0.9 km
- JH Mann Fishmongers0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Joiners Arms1.0 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel0.9 km
- Bakewell Golf Club0.5 km
- Castle Inn0.7 km
- Queens Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Somerby B&B0.3 km
- One Castle Street0.7 km
- Melbourne House0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grindleford9.8 km
- Hathersage11.6 km
- Matlock Station12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Higgenholes0.1 km
- Higgenholes0.1 km
- Aldern Way0.2 km
- Newholme Hospital0.3 km
- Baslow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451AE · Data under Open Government Licence