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Brailsford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Brailsford is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 756. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
756 Population 437/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$54,700 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,700 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$429,437 home value, $1,368/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population756
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,700
Per Capita$54,700
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$429,437
Rent$1,368
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units302

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+54.9%

Community

Population756
Population Density437 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates52.9699°, -1.6222°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$54,700
Median Age51.8 years

About Brailsford

Brailsford is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 756. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Brailsford has a population of 756 with a density of 437 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.7% of residents. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

756
Total Population
437
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above United Kingdom avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.7%
26% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Brailsford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Brailsford is $54,700, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,052, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 69 business establishments. 34.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brailsford vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,700
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$54,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.1%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home34.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Brailsford is $429,437, 52% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,368 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 302 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$429,437
52% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,368
18% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.9%
Owner-Occupied72.9%
Renter-Occupied27.1%
Housing Units302

Property Tax

Brailsford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates52.9699°N, 1.6222°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 99 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 61 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 117 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 69 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 53 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 144 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 77 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 67 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 68 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 79 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 106 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 62 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 36 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 127 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 66 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 66 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Brailsford has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16% above the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.2%
16% above United Kingdom avg
High School+54.9%
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density437/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.1%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home34.2%

Schools in Brailsford

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brailsford Pre-School
Long Lane Church of England Primary School
Mugginton CofE Primary School
Kirk Langley CofE Primary School
Brailsford CofE Primary School
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Radio Stations near Brailsford

69 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC World Service news, talk MP3 56 kbps
LBC UK news talk, talk AAC 48 kbps
Smooth Radio easy listening, smooth AAC 48 kbps
BBC World Service (128k) news, talk UNKNOWN
Capital XTRA MP3 128 kbps
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
LBC London (National stream) news, talk MP3 48 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Capital XTRA MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Radio (Suffolk) adult contemporary, chill AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
R5K Radio edm MP3 320 kbps
Rotherham Radio MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
Derby Sound MP3 128 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
Genesis Radio Birmingham MP3 128 kbps
Box UK Radio MP3 128 kbps
Flashback Radio 00s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
BritAsia Radio MP3 320 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) MP3 128 kbps
Amber Sound FM AAC+ 48 kbps
High Peak 1 MP3 192 kbps
Radio Faza MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Burton Radio MP3 128 kbps
Brumside Radio MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio UTSAV AAC 80 kbps
HypeDem Reggae Radio MP3 128 kbps
GRB 70's, reggae MP3 192 kbps
EAVA FM MP3 96 kbps
Sanskar Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM (Birmingham) AAC 48 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
MAX FM DERBY 92.2 drum and bass, news MP3 192 kbps
Moorlands Radio MP3 128 kbps
Erewash Sound MP3
Radio Seerah AAC 80 kbps
RocknationFm aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock MP3 128 kbps
SYNK Radio dance, drum and bass MP3
SYNK Radio Rap hip-hop, rap MP3
Ambur Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio LEAR arts, culture AAC 80 kbps
Radio2Funky MP3 128 kbps
Satsang Radio AAC 80 kbps
Sabras Radio MP3 128 kbps
Leicester Community Radio community radio, leicester AAC 128 kbps
Coalville Public Radio variety MP3
Millside Hospital Radio AAC+ 192 kbps
Kohinoor Radio MP3 320 kbps
Cross Counties Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 64 kbps
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3

Museums in Brailsford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashby de la Zouch Museum
Calke Abbey
Cromford Mills
Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum
Derby Computer Museum
Derby Gaol
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Fork Truck Heritage Centre
Great Northern Classics
High Peak Junction
Masson Mills Working Textile Museum
Matthew Kirtley Building
Moira Furnace Museum
Museum of Making
National Sikh Heritage Centre and Holocaust Museum
National Stone Centre
National Tramway Museum
Old House Museum
Peak District Mining Museum
Pickford's House Museum
Radio Communication Museum of Great Britain
Redfern Cottage
Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales)
Road Transport Building
Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Sinai Park House
Snibston Colliery Park
Strutt's North Mill
Swanwick Junction Museum Complex
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
The Great British Car Journey
Tutbury Museum & Information Centre
West Shed Experience
Wirksworth Museum & Association Shop

Libraries in Brailsford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allenton Library0.0
Allestree Library0.0
Alvaston Library0.0
Ashbourne Library0.0
Ashby Library0.0
Assembly Rooms Library0.0
Barton Under Needwood Community Library0.0
Belper Library0.0
Blagreaves Public Library0.0
Borrowash Library0.0
Burton Library0.0
Clay Cross Library0.0
Coalville Library0.0
Derby Local Studies Library0.0
Derbyshire County Library0.0
Derwent Community Library0.0
Duffield Library and Information Centre0.0
Etwall Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Mackworth Library0.0
Mickleover Library0.0
Riverside Library0.0
Sinfin Library0.0
Spondon Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
Swadlincote Library0.0
The Philip Whitehead Memorial Library0.0
Uttoxeter Library0.0
Wirksworth Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brailsford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Allenton Market
Belper Marketplace
Burton Market Hall
Derbyshire Dales Markets
Fish Market
Market Hall
Market Hall
Market Square
Matlock Bath Indoor Market
Memorial Gardens

Hotels in Brailsford

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yew Tree Inn & Lodge

Cafes in Brailsford

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delicious Co

Gas Stations in Brailsford

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Garage Brailsford

Golf Courses in Brailsford

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brailsford Golf Course

Breweries in Brailsford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aldwark Artisan Ales
Alter Ego Brewery
Ashover Brew Co
Bentley Brook Brewery
Black Hole Brewery
Black Hole Brewery
Blythe Brewery
Blythe House Farm
Brunswick Brewing Company
Brunswick Brewing Company
Campbell Street Brewing Company
Dancing Duck Brewery & Shop
Freedom Brewery
Furnace Brewery
Hartshorns Brewery
Hartshorns Brewery
Leatherbritches Brewery
Little Brewing Company
Little Brewing Company
Nutbrook Brewery
Nutbrook Brewery
Pentrich Brewing Co.
Pour Me Brewing Company
Shiny Brewing Company
Shiny Brewing Company
Shottle Farm Brewery
Tollgate Brewery
Tower Brewery
Uttoxeter Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Brailsford

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brailsford

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley AirfieldSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Brine Pits Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darley Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Derby AirfieldSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Fisherwick AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) AirstripSmall Airport
Grangewood AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Field AirstripSmall Airport
Holly Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Horse Leys Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Husbands Bosworth AirfieldSmall Airport
Jericho Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Knoll AirstripSmall Airport
Langar AirfieldSmall Airport
Leicester AirportSmall Airport
Little Chase Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mitton AirstripSmall Airport
Moxon's Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Netherthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Newnham Grounds AirstripSmall Airport
Onecoat Morridge AirstripSmall Airport
Osbaston Lodge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Otherton AirfieldSmall Airport
Palmer Moor Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brailsford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brailsford Store and Post Office

Treatment Centers in Brailsford

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bionical Health Limited
Council House, Derby
Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic
DoctoriumGP Ltd
Revive Healthy Living Centre
Stride Health

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brailsford

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Brailsford Church
Brailsford Methodist Church
Christ Church, Long Lane
Halter Devil Mission Room
St Michael's, Kirk Langley

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brailsford

What is the population of Brailsford?

Brailsford has a population of 756 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 437 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Brailsford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,700, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $429,437 (52% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,368 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brailsford?

Brailsford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brailsford?

Brailsford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,052. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brailsford?

The median home value in Brailsford is $429,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,368. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

How are the schools in Brailsford?

39.2% of adults in Brailsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Brailsford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brailsford is 2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 98.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.

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