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Bakewell, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bakewell is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,949. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,949 Population 1,005/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$54,700 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,700 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$429,437 home value, $1,368/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Bakewell

Bakewell

Bakewell is a market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. It lies on the river Wye, 15 miles (24 km) south-west of Sheffield. It is the largest settlement and only town within the boundaries of the Peak District National Park. At the 2011 census, the population of the civil parish was 3,949. The town is close to the tourist attractions of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall; it is best known known for its Bakewell pudding.

People

Population3,949
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,700
Per Capita$54,700
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$429,437
Rent$1,368
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units1,580

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+54.9%

Community

Population3,949
Population Density1,005 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates53.2134°, -1.6748°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$54,700
Median Age51.8 years

About Bakewell

Bakewell is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,949. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bakewell has a population of 3,949 with a density of 1,005 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.7% of residents. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

3,949
Total Population
1,005
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above United Kingdom avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.7%
26% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Bakewell vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bakewell is $54,700, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,052, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 359 business establishments. 34.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bakewell vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$54,700
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$54,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)359

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.1%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home34.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bakewell is $429,437, 52% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,368 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,580 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$429,437
52% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,368
18% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.9%
Owner-Occupied72.9%
Renter-Occupied27.1%
Housing Units1,580

Property Tax

Bakewell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates53.2134°N, 1.6748°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 92 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 83 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 133 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 47 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 68 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 132 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 104 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 145 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 45 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 84 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 87 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 138 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 36 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 35 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 74 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Bakewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.8").

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39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16% above the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.2%
16% above United Kingdom avg
High School+54.9%
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,005/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.1%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home34.2%

Schools in Bakewell

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Anselm's School - - - -
Bakewell Methodist Academy - - - -
Lady Manners School Fields - - - -
Lady Manners School - - - -
Level Centre - - - -
Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School - - - -
Bakewell CofE Infant School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bakewell

45 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Derby Sound - MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
High Peak 1 - MP3 192 kbps
Burton Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) - MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Amber Sound FM - AAC+ 48 kbps
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
Radio Faza - MP3 128 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
SMILE RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio - MP3
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Revolution Radio Online - AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps
MAX FM DERBY 92.2 drum and bass, news MP3 192 kbps
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
Millside Hospital Radio - AAC+ 192 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Erewash Sound - MP3
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bakewell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Alfred Denny Museum
Bishop's House
Castleton Village Museum
Cromford Mills
Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum
Eyam Museum
High Peak Junction
Kelham Island Museum
Ken Hawley Collection
Legends of the Lane
Masson Mills Working Textile Museum
Millennium Gallery
National Emergency Services Museum
National Stone Centre
National Tramway Museum
Old House Museum
Peak District Mining Museum
Revolution House
Shepherd Wheel
Strutt's North Mill
The Great British Car Journey
The National Videogame Museum
Turner Museum of Glass
Weston Park Museum
Wirksworth Museum & Association Shop
Yorkshire Natural History Museum

Libraries in Bakewell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashbourne Library0.0
Belper Library0.0
Broomhill Community Library0.0
Burngreave Library0.0
Burngreave Library0.0
Burngreave Library0.0
Buxton Library and Information Centre0.0
Central Library & Graves Gallery0.0
Chapel-en-le-Frith Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chesterfield Library0.0
Derbyshire County Library0.0
Dronfield Library0.0
Duffield Library and Information Centre0.0
Ecclesall Library0.0
Ecclesfield Library0.0
Field Library0.0
Field Library0.0
Firth Park Library0.0
Highfield Library0.0
Hillsborough House Library0.0
Illingworth Library (NHS only)0.0
Illingworth Library (NHS only)0.0
Information Commons0.0
Jordanthorpe Library0.0
Manor Library0.0
National Fairground & Circus Archive0.0
National Fairground & Circus Archive0.0
Newbold Library0.0
Newfield Green Library0.0
Old Whittington Library0.0
Park Library Centre0.0
Sheffield City Archives0.0
Southey Library0.0
Stannington Library0.0
The Diamond Library0.0
The Diamond Library0.0
The Learning Zone0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Totley Library0.0
Upperthorpe Library0.0
Walkley Library0.0
Western Bank Library0.0
Wirksworth Library0.0
Woodseats Library, Doctor's Surgery and Lloyds Pharmacy0.0

Farmers Markets in Bakewell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arundel Emporium
Arundel Emporium
Belper Marketplace
Buxton Market
Cavendish Arcade
Chapeltown Market
Chesterfield Market Hall
Derbyshire Dales Markets
Market Place
Matlock Bath Indoor Market
Memorial Gardens
New Square
Peddler Market
Pollen Market
Pollen Market
Red Brick Market
Steel Yard Kelham
The Moor Market
The Moor Open Market

Hotels in Bakewell

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rutland Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Bakewell

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dead Canary
Eastern Court
Haddon Restaurant
Peacock
Pizzuti Kitchen
Rajas Indian
The H Bar & Restaurant
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
The Woodyard

Cafes in Bakewell

22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adventure Bikes
Badeca
Byways
Chatsworth Kitchen
Coffee & Pastries
Frederick's Cafe
Gallery Cafe
Graze
Hassop Station cafe
Insomnia
Relish
Secret Garden Cafe Bistro
The Bakewell Tart Shop
The Chakra Lounge
The Honey Bun Cafe
The Honeybun Cafe
The Lavendar Tea Rooms
The Lime Lounge Coffee House
The Old Smithy
The Vines
Tin Hut Cafe
Upstairs Cafe & Gift Shop

Monuments in Bakewell

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Mill Wheel

Castles in Bakewell

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haddon Hall

Dentists in Bakewell

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Court Dental Practice
Smith Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Bakewell

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park View Service Station
The Co-operative

Banks in Bakewell

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banking Hub

Shopping Malls in Bakewell

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peak Village

Gyms in Bakewell

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitism

Golf Courses in Bakewell

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakewell Golf Club

Breweries in Bakewell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbeydale Brewery
Aldwark Artisan Ales
Bentley Brook Brewery
Black Hole Brewery
Black Hole Brewery
Blue Bee Brewery
Blue Bee Brewery
Campbell Street Brewing Company
Cannon Brewery
Drone Valley Brewery
Emmanuales
Emmanuales
Intrepid Brewing Company
Kelham Island Brewery
Little Critters
Little Critters
Mitchell's Hop House
Mitchell's Hop House
Neepsend Brew Co.
Neepsend Brew Co.
Peak Ales
Perch Brewhouse
Perch Brewhouse
Saint Mars of the Desert
Shiny Brewing Company
Shiny Brewing Company
Shottle Farm Brewery
Stancill Brewery
Stancill Brewery
The Sheffield Brewery Co
The Sheffield Brewery Co
Thornbridge Brewery
Triple Point Brewery
True North Brew Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Bakewell

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Ski Resorts Near Bakewell

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bakewell

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport-Medium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip-Small Airport
Askern Airfield-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Burn Airfield-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Elvington Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Horse Leys Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Jericho Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Leicester Airport-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Moxon's Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Osbaston Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bakewell

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bakewell Post Office
Rowsley Post Office & General Store

Treatment Centers in Bakewell

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
NHS Fitzwilliam Centre
Steps Neurological and Trauma Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bakewell

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Parish Church
Bakewell Friends Meeting House
Bakewell Methodist Church
Catholic Church of the English Martyrs
St Anne
St Katherine's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bakewell

What is the population of Bakewell?

Bakewell has a population of 3,949 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,005 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Bakewell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,700, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $429,437 (52% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,368 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bakewell?

Bakewell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bakewell?

Bakewell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,052. There are 359 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bakewell?

The median home value in Bakewell is $429,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,368. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

How are the schools in Bakewell?

39.2% of adults in Bakewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Bakewell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bakewell is 2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 98.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.

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