Postcode report
Is DE45 1HW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DE45 1HW: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE45 1HW is a postcode in Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE45 1HW, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE45 1HW are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE45 1HW is based on Derbyshire Dales 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,056 residents, 71 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near DE45 1HW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE45 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £325k from 70 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE45 1HW can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE45 1HW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DE45 1HW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DE45 1HW
Is DE45 1HW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE45 1HW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE45 1HW?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DE45 1HW?
LocaleIQ matched DE45 1HW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE45 1HW?
The latest median sold price is £325k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE45 1HW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.