DE45 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodside Close, 0.4km from Bakewell in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k.
Census 2021 statistics for DE45 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00099132 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSIDE CLOSE, DE45 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE CLOSE, DE45 1AY.
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56
£ 0 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE45 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DE45 1AY — age 56, 62% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £418k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1AY. The average age is 55.9. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 475,000
2 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
5 sales · Mean £ 304,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1AY has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bakewell Methodist Junior School
Bakewell CofE Infant School
Lady Manners School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- JH Mann Fishmongers0.5 km
- The Lambton Larder0.5 km
- Bloomers of Bakewell0.4 km
- Chic Assessories0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Rajas Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- The Orangery Restaurant0.3 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.4 km
- Graze0.3 km
- Lavender Tea Room0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bakewell Conservative Club0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- Manners Hotel0.2 km
- The Joiners Arms0.4 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Catch 320.3 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.4 km
- Eastern Court0.4 km
- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melbourne House0.7 km
- One Castle Street0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Station11.1 km
- Grindleford11.2 km
- Matlock11.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Manners0.2 km
- Calton View0.2 km
- Calton View0.2 km
- Holywell0.2 km
- Wyedale Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451AY · Data under Open Government Licence