Town Pop. 6,447

Living in Breaston and Draycott: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Breaston and Draycott scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 73/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DE72 postcode district, Breaston and Draycott ranks 5th. Its broadband score runs 19 points above the DE72 district's 68/100. On the national picture that lands Breaston and Draycott in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE72 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
70.4 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 159 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 79 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Shoplifting 59 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 94 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 66 crimes
  2. 2 Derby Road 26 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Close 22 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
42
10 schools in area · 22 within 4km
7Good3Requires Improvement
  • Brackenfield Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Dovedale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Firfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Harrington Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Parklands Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stanton Vale SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wilsthorpe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Draycott Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement
  • The Long Eaton SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre5.7 mi
Royal Derby Hospital6.7 mi
Kings Mill Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Street Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,816 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Erewash
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.1%Student2.8%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Erewash · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Long Eaton 1.8 mi
East Midlands Parkway 3.5 mi
Spondon 3.8 mi
J25 M1 1.3 mi
J25 M1 1.9 mi
J24A M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £263,000 63
Detached £395,000 18
Semi-detached £261,500 28
Terraced £179,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£169k £280k £395k £506k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Risley 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Long Eaton 60 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sandiacre 64 2.1 mi away ⇄
Borrowash 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shardlow 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ratcliffe on Soar 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aston-on-Trent 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Castle Donington 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Broxtowe) 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Breaston and Draycott a nice place to live?

Breaston and Draycott is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Breaston and Draycott is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Breaston and Draycott?

Breaston and Draycott has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 454 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Breaston and Draycott?

Among the top-rated schools in Breaston and Draycott are Brackenfield Special School, Dovedale Primary School and Firfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Breaston and Draycott in total.

What are house prices like in Breaston and Draycott?

The current median house price in Breaston and Draycott is £263,000, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £261,500, terraced £179,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 63 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Breaston and Draycott

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