The settlement, famous for its Pudding, has been singled out in a list by UK property finder company Garrington, for its location within the Peak District National Park, but that it is “by no means a backwater”.
The list also features towns such as Stamford, Lincolnshire, for its many independent shops, and Altrincham, Cheshire, for its connectivity and outstanding schools.
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1. Market
Bakewell is a small market town in the Derbyshire Dales, about 13 miles south-west of Sheffield. Photo: Shutterstock
2. Tourism
Bakewell is highlighted as a popular tourist destination. Photo: Shutterstock
3. Bakewell Pudding
Bakewell is home to the iconic confection, the Bakewell Pudding, as well as the Bakewell Tart, and the Cherry Bakewell. And they are all different. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Property
The average value of a home in Bakewell in November 2020 was £410,550, compared with an England average of £266,742 and Derbyshire Dales average of £305,997. Photo: Shutterstock