Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

WYE BANK GROVE, DE45 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYE BANK GROVE, DE45 1BJ.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, DE45 1BJ is established retirement territory. With £552k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE45 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Wye Bank Grove, 0.7km from Bakewell in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

For serious buyers, DE45 1BJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k, up 12.6% 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00099134 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1BJ. 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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 520,500

6 sales · Mean £ 488,083

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DE45 1BJ has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Bakewell Methodist Junior School

Requires Improvement76 pupils0.7 km
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Bakewell CofE Infant School

Good30 pupils0.8 km
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Lady Manners School

Good1353 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 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
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Rajas Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Orangery Restaurant0.5 km
  • Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.6 km
  • Graze0.6 km
  • Lavender Tea Room0.6 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Spar And Post Office0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Catch 320.6 km
  • Proper Pasty Company0.7 km
  • Eastern Court0.6 km
  • Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Melbourne House0.9 km
  • One Castle Street0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Matlock Station10.7 km
  • Matlock11.0 km
  • Grindleford11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Burton Close Drive0.1 km
  • Burton Close Drive0.1 km
  • Wyedale Drive0.2 km
  • Holywell0.2 km
  • The Manners0.4 km