DE45 1AR is a well-regarded residential area on Coombs Road, 0.9km 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 1AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00099136 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOMBS ROAD, DE45 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOMBS ROAD, DE45 1AR.
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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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 84% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, DE45 1AR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1AR. 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.
school Local Schools
Bakewell CofE Infant School
Bakewell Methodist Junior School
Lady Manners School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Catch 320.9 km
- Eastern Court0.9 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.9 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Critchlows Farm Shop0.9 km
- The Derbyshire Emporium0.9 km
- Thirza & Walter0.9 km
- Flossy's0.9 km
- Cheese and Wine Emporium0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Manners Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Arms0.9 km
- The Peacock0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- The Orangery Restaurant0.9 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.9 km
- Graze0.9 km
- Lavender Tea Room0.9 km
- Lovage0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Station10.5 km
- Matlock10.8 km
- Grindleford10.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451AR · Data under Open Government Licence