Living in Bakewell
Bakewell is in Derbyshire.
Bakewell. It is known for its strong high street and riverfront. It is the largest settlement…
Where is Bakewell?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Derbyshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Nation
- England
Bakewell at a glance
- Schools: Typical school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £378k (median of 185 sales across the built-up area)
What Bakewell is known for
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Bakewell like to live in?
It is known for its strong high street and riverfront. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Bakewell known for?
Bakewell is known for strong high street, riverfront.
Is Bakewell good for families?
Families in Bakewell have 3 rated schools within reach. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.
Who is Bakewell likely to suit?
Bakewell may suit people who value 3 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Bakewell?
School performance here is typical for the nation. Bakewell has 3 rated schools within reach.
Is Bakewell a safe place to live?
Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Bakewell?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Bakewell?
Homes in Bakewell typically sell for around £378k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 185 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Bakewell?
Bakewell is located in Derbyshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.