Town Pop. 699

Living in Brailsford: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brailsford is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 36/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Brailsford places 3rd of 10 in the DE6 postcode district. Brailsford is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 4/100 for schools, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Brailsford sits 10 points above the DE6 district figure of 79/100. For the surrounding area, see DE6 postcode district.

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Brailsford scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heritage Court 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Plain 7 crimes
  3. 3 Common Side 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 30
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Brailsford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital5.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre18 mi
Kings Mill Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,702 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
36
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Derbyshire Dales
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.8%Student3.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Derbyshire Dales · 2026-27
A £1,630
B £1,902
C £2,173
D £2,445
E £2,988
F £3,532
G £4,075
H £4,890
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Duffield 5.8 mi
Belper 6.9 mi
Derby 7.7 mi
J25 M1 13.9 mi
J25 M1 14.1 mi
J28 M1 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £387,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£276k £322k £369k £415k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hulland Village 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hulland Ward 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Turnditch 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Quarndon 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ashbourne 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kirk Ireton 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Makeney 56 5.5 mi away ⇄
Kniveton 41 6.1 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 6.3 mi away ⇄
Milford (Amber Valley) 53 6.3 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 47 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brailsford a nice place to live?

Brailsford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brailsford is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brailsford?

Brailsford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Brailsford?

The current median house price in Brailsford is £387,500, around 36% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%.

Brailsford in context

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Postcode districts in Brailsford

DE6 41 ⇄

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