DE45 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Castle Close, 0.3km from Castle Hill in Bakewell. Administratively it sits within Bakewell ward and the Derbyshire Dales constituency.
For serious buyers, DE45 1AU is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 36 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00099129 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE CLOSE, DE45 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE CLOSE, DE45 1AU.
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58
£ 0 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 58, 90% owned. DE45 1AU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DE45 1AU. The average age is 58.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DE45 1AU has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
17 nearby- JH Mann Fishmongers0.6 km
- The Lambton Larder0.6 km
- Bloomers of Bakewell0.5 km
- Chic Assessories0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Rajas Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Ignition Cars And Coffee0.3 km
- The Orangery Restaurant0.7 km
- Bakewell Pudding Parlour0.5 km
- Graze0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bakewell Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- Manners Hotel0.7 km
- The Joiners Arms0.6 km
- The Rutland Arms Hotel0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar And Post Office0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Catch 320.6 km
- Proper Pasty Company0.5 km
- Eastern Court0.5 km
- Riverside Traditional Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Bakewell Fish and Chip Shop0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Melbourne House0.5 km
- Somerby B&B0.8 km
- One Castle Street0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grindleford10.3 km
- Matlock Station11.5 km
- Matlock11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Burre Close0.1 km
- Castle Drive0.1 km
- Castle Mount Crescent0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Castle Mount Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DE451AU · Data under Open Government Licence