DE45 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Aldern Way, 0.3km from Higginholes in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE45, DE45 1AJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00099129 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERN WAY, DE45 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERN WAY, DE45 1AJ.
247
58
£ 0 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DE45 1AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £512k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1AJ. The average age is 58.2. 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
£ 382,500
8 sales · Mean £ 459,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1AJ has low crime rates — 18 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
Bakewell Methodist Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- JH Mann Fishmongers0.8 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- Rajas Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Ignition Cars And Coffee0.1 km
- The Orangery Restaurant1.0 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.8 km
- Graze0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bakewell Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- The Joiners Arms0.8 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Arms0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Catch 320.9 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.8 km
- Eastern Court0.8 km
- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Melbourne House0.7 km
- Somerby B&B0.5 km
- One Castle Street0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grindleford10.0 km
- Matlock Station11.8 km
- Hathersage11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Aldern Way0.1 km
- Newholme Hospital0.2 km
- Castle Drive0.2 km
- Newholme Hospital0.2 km
- Higgenholes0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451AJ · Data under Open Government Licence