Area Information for Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB

Merrial Close in Bakewell is in the East Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Bakewell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This page combines information for the address Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DE45 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for DE45 1JB.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Derbyshire Dales
Ward Bakewell
Constituency Derbyshire Dales * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region East Midlands
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 13 property sales in Merrial Close, DE45 1JB since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bakewell, Sheldon, Over Haddon and Ashford), and the Derbyshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 10 crimes were reported within half a mile of DE45 1JB.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB:

Shutts Lane, Bakewell, DE45 1JA
Yeld Close, Bakewell, DE45 1FX
Yeld Road, Bakewell, DE45 1FW
Stoney Close, Bakewell, DE45 1FR
Stanton View, Bakewell, DE45 1FS
Burton Edge, Bakewell, DE45 1FQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about DE45 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 13 property sales in Merrial Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 56
Semi-Detached 66
Terraced 33
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 155
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 70
Owned with Mortgage 28
Shared Ownership 9
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 31
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 9
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 155

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 38
Two People 63
Three People 27
Four People 22
Five People 4
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 156

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Merrial Close, Bakewell consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 36
Family Household 116
Other Household 1
Total 153

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 81
Deprived In One Dimension 57
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 159

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Derbyshire Dales constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 180
Female 179
Total 359

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 21
10-14 27
15-19 23
20-24 13
25-29 9
30-34 18
35-39 14
40-44 20
45-49 34
50-54 27
55-59 34
60-64 20
65-69 33
70-74 21
75-79 23
80-84 5
85+ 2
Total 359

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode DE45 1JB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 77
Married 158
Separated 9
Divorced 31
Widowed 15
Total 290

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 167
Good 139
Fair 37
Bad 15
Very Bad 1
Total 359

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At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 105
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 56
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 40
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 51
Total 293

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Merrial Close, Bakewell) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 355
Indian 3
Arab 1
Total 359

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 353
European Union 3
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 2
Total 359

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 353
10+ Years 6
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 359

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DE45 1JB.

Passport(s) Held
None 44
United Kingdom 312
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 125
Christian 209
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 2
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 19
Total 358

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bakewell ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 17% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 70
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 50
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 37
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 78
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 6
Total 291

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 30
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 161

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 40
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 50
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 21
Semi-Routine Occupation 31
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 16
Total 291

Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB is within the Bakewell, Sheldon, Over Haddon and Ashford policing neighbourhood, under the Derbyshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 10 crimes were reported within half a mile of DE45 1JB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 10 crimes committed near Merrial Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Bakewell, Sheldon, Over Haddon and Ashford
Granby Road
Bakewell
DE45 1ES
Force Website: http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to DE45 1JB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DE45 1JB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 15 closest railway stations to Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB. The nearest railway station is Matlock, approximately 6.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Matlock 6.9 miles
Grindleford 7.3 miles
Matlock Bath 7.7 miles
Hathersage 8.4 miles
Cromford 8.5 miles
Bamford 9.2 miles
Hope (Derbyshire) 9.9 miles
Buxton 11 miles
Dove Holes 11 miles
Dore & Totley 11 miles
Dronfield 12 miles
Chesterfield 12 miles
Whatstandwell 12 miles
Chapel-en-le-Frith 13 miles
Edale 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB. The nearest is Bakewell Methodist Academy, approximately 300 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest secondary schools to Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB. The nearest is Lady Manners School, approximately 160 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Lady Manners School 160 yards March 2020
    
Highfields School 7.3 miles September 2012
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB. The nearest is Peak & Dales Medical Partnership, approximately 830 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest dentists to Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB. The nearest is Diamond Court Dental Practice, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Diamond Court Dental Practice 0.6 miles
Holt House Dental Surgery 7 miles
Matlock Dental Practice 7.1 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB. The nearest is Newholme Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Newholme Hospital 1 mile
Whitworth Hospital 5.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest opticians to Merrial Close, Bakewell, DE45 1JB. The nearest is The Eye Place, approximately 0.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in DE45 1JB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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