About Brailsford

Brailsford is a village located in the county of Derbyshire, in the east of England. It lies within the DE6 postcode area and is situated near the border with Nottinghamshire. The village is part of the Erewash district and is known for its rural setting, with open countryside and agricultural land surrounding it. Brailsford has a small community with a mix of residential properties and local amenities, including a church and a village hall. The area is accessible by road, with the A610 and A614 providing connections to nearby towns such as Ilkeston and Derby. The village retains a traditional character, with a number of older buildings reflecting its history. It is a quiet place, offering a peaceful environment for those who live there.

School Ratings in Brailsford

There are 15 schools in and around Brailsford. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brailsford

The average property price is £385K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £464K.

Deprivation and Employment in Brailsford

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Brailsford ranks among the least deprived areas in England. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brailsford

Broadband speeds in Brailsford are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,551 sales

Average Price £385K
£2K — £9.8M
Detached £464K 2,285
Semi £262K 983
Terraced £223K 696
Flat £201K 184

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
2 Other
Brailsford CofE Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Mugginton CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Long Lane Church of England Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Kirk Langley CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.9 miles Longford CofE Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Bradley CofE Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Hulland CofE Primary School Primary 3.5 miles Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School Primary Good 3.7 miles Turnditch Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4.1 miles Hackwood Primary Academy Primary Good 4.6 miles Mackworth Morley Children's Centre 4.8 miles Reigate Park Primary Academy Primary Good 4.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brailsford IMD 2025

Brailsford is one of the least deprived areas in England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities are widely accessible and household incomes tend to sit comfortably above the national average. The area benefits from strong local services and a settled, established community.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
11,944 Children (0-15) 17%
43,075 Working Age 60%
21,916 Older (60+) 31%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Duffield Train Station 5.8 miles
Belper Train Station 6.9 miles
Tutbury And Hatton Train Station 7.8 miles
Peartree Train Station 8.2 miles
Ambergate Train Station 8.6 miles
Whatstandwell Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Brailsford Green 0 yards Commonside 0.9 miles Ednaston 1.2 miles Mercaton 1.4 miles Over Burrows 1.4 miles Nether Burrows 1.8 miles Longlane 1.9 miles Mugginton 2.2 miles Yeldersley Hollies 2.2 miles Hollington 2.2 miles Langley Green 2.2 miles Shirley 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Derbyshire Dales
County Derbyshire
Ward Ashbourne South
Constituency Derbyshire Dales
Parish Ashbourne
Region East Midlands

Streets in DE6 30 shown View all streets

A515 2 A517 11 Acorn Drive 2 Agnesmeadow Lane 1 Alder Lane 1 Alkmonton Lane 1 Alms Road 1 Alport Close 1 Appletree Lane 1 Ashbourne Road 17 Ashes Avenue 1 Ashes Lane 3 Ashlea Drive 1 Ashmeadow Court 1 Ashton Close 1 Aston Lane 1 Atlow Brow 1 Atlow Lane 2 Auction Close 1 Audishaw Lane 1 B5056 3 Babbs Lane 1 Back Lane 2 Back of Ecton 1 Bag Lane 1 Baker's Lane 1 Bankside 1 Barrowmoor Lane 2 Barton Drive 1 Beech Drive 1

Postcodes in DE6 50 shown View all postcodes

DE6 1AA DE6 1AB DE6 1AE DE6 1AH DE6 1AJ DE6 1AN DE6 1AP DE6 1AQ DE6 1AR DE6 1AS DE6 1AT DE6 1AW DE6 1AY DE6 1AZ DE6 1BA DE6 1BB DE6 1BD DE6 1BE DE6 1BF DE6 1BG DE6 1BH DE6 1BJ DE6 1BL DE6 1BN DE6 1BP DE6 1BQ DE6 1BR DE6 1BS DE6 1BT DE6 1BU DE6 1BW DE6 1BX DE6 1BY DE6 1BZ DE6 1DA DE6 1DB DE6 1DD DE6 1DE DE6 1DF DE6 1DG DE6 1DH DE6 1DJ DE6 1DL DE6 1DN DE6 1DP DE6 1DQ DE6 1DR DE6 1DS DE6 1DT DE6 1DU