DE45 1BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wye Dale Close, 0.7km from Bakewell in Derbyshire Dales. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, DE45 1BB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 15.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DE45 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00099135 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYE DALE CLOSE, DE45 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYE DALE CLOSE, DE45 1BB.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE45 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DE45 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £368k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1BB. The average age is 49.2. 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
Detached
£ 360,000
6 sales · Mean £ 355,000
Semi-Detached
£ 314,250
8 sales · Mean £ 320,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1BB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
17 nearby- JH Mann Fishmongers0.8 km
- The Lambton Larder0.8 km
- Bloomers of Bakewell0.7 km
- Chic Assessories0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Rajas Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- The Orangery Restaurant0.5 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.7 km
- Graze0.6 km
- Lavender Tea Room0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bakewell Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- Manners Hotel0.4 km
- The Joiners Arms0.7 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Catch 320.6 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.7 km
- Eastern Court0.7 km
- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melbourne House1.0 km
- One Castle Street0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Station10.7 km
- Matlock11.0 km
- Grindleford11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wyedale Drive0.1 km
- Burton Close Drive0.1 km
- Burton Close Drive0.1 km
- Holywell0.2 km
- The Manners0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451BB · Data under Open Government Licence