Postcode Analysis Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

DE45 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE45 1AE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

251

cake
Avg Age

58

payments
Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

work
Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

DE45 1AE is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DE45 1AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Higginholes in Bakewell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.

DE45 1AE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00099136 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1AE. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

DE45 1AE has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

P

Bakewell CofE Infant School

Good30 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • The Tin Hut Cafe0.9 km
  • Ignition Cars And Coffee0.2 km
  • Bakewell Pudding Parlour1.0 km
  • Lovage0.8 km
  • Piedaniels Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Eastern Court1.0 km
  • Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Proper Pasty Company0.9 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Critchlows Farm Shop0.9 km
  • John Hattersley Wines Ltd0.7 km
  • Thirza & Walter0.8 km
  • Flossy's0.9 km
  • JH Mann Fishmongers0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Joiners Arms1.0 km
  • The Rutland Arms Hotel0.9 km
  • Bakewell Golf Club0.5 km
  • Castle Inn0.7 km
  • Queens Arms0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Somerby B&B0.3 km
  • One Castle Street0.7 km
  • Melbourne House0.8 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grindleford9.8 km
  • Hathersage11.6 km
  • Matlock Station12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Higgenholes0.1 km
  • Higgenholes0.1 km
  • Aldern Way0.2 km
  • Newholme Hospital0.3 km
  • Baslow Road0.3 km