DE45 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Buxton Road, 0.3km 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 1BW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00099138 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUXTON ROAD, DE45 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUXTON ROAD, DE45 1BW.
198
52
£ 46,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DE45 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DE45 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £222k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1BW. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 160,833
Terraced
£ 226,000
3 sales · Mean £ 205,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1BW has low crime rates — 31 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 CofE Infant School
Bakewell Methodist Junior School
Lady Manners School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- JH Mann Fishmongers0.2 km
- The Lambton Larder0.2 km
- Bloomers of Bakewell0.3 km
- Chic Assessories0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Fitism0.7 km
- Rajas Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Ignition Cars And Coffee0.6 km
- The Orangery Restaurant0.5 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.3 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bakewell Conservative Club0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- Manners Hotel0.6 km
- The Joiners Arms0.2 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Catch 320.4 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.3 km
- Eastern Court0.3 km
- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Melbourne House0.0 km
- One Castle Street0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grindleford10.6 km
- Matlock Station11.7 km
- Matlock11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Bakewell Infant School0.2 km
- Buxton Road0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451BW · Data under Open Government Licence