CROFT COTTAGES, DE45 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

DE45 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Croft Cottages, 0.2km from Castle Hill in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE45, DE45 1AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k, down 69.3% 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00099136 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.