DE45 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Brookfield Lane, 0.2km from Higginholes in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, DE45 1AN is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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. 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: Average house prices are around £386k, down 56.7% year-on-year. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00099129 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKFIELD LANE, DE45 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKFIELD LANE, DE45 1AN.
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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
Average age 58, 90% owned. DE45 1AN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £386k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 56.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1AN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 269,000
4 sales · Mean £ 283,032
Detached
£ 621,226
1 sales · Mean £ 621,226
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1AN 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Melbourne House0.9 km
- Somerby B&B0.2 km
- One Castle Street0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bakewell Golf Club0.5 km
- Castle Inn0.9 km
- Queens Arms1.0 km
- The Peacock1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Rajas Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Ignition Cars And Coffee0.3 km
- Lovage0.9 km
- Piedaniels Restaurant1.0 km
- The Woodyard0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Critchlows Farm Shop1.0 km
- John Hattersley Wines Ltd0.8 km
- Thirza & Walter1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grindleford9.7 km
- Hathersage11.5 km
- Matlock Station12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Higgenholes0.1 km
- Higgenholes0.1 km
- Baslow Road0.2 km
- Baslow Road0.2 km
- Aldern Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451AN · Data under Open Government Licence