DE45 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Wyedale Crescent, 1.0km from Bakewell in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DE45, DE45 1BE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, up 27.0% 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00099134 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYEDALE CRESCENT, DE45 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYEDALE CRESCENT, DE45 1BE.
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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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, DE45 1BE is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £369k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1BE. The average age is 59.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 367,500
12 sales · Mean £ 435,833
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
12 sales · Mean £ 331,033
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DE45 1BE has low crime rates — 8 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
Lady Manners School
Bakewell CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Critchlows Farm Shop1.0 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- The Derbyshire Emporium0.9 km
- Cheese and Wine Emporium0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Manners Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Arms1.0 km
- The Peacock1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- The Orangery Restaurant0.8 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.9 km
- Graze0.9 km
- Lavender Tea Room0.9 km
- Riccis Fine Italian Foods0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Catch 320.9 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
- Eastern Court0.9 km
- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Matlock Station10.5 km
- Matlock10.8 km
- Grindleford11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Burton Close Drive0.2 km
- Burton Close Drive0.2 km
- Haddon House Farm0.3 km
- Haddon House Farm0.3 km
- Wyedale Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451BE · Data under Open Government Licence