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Breaston & Draycott

About

Breaston and Draycott form neighbouring villages situated along the River Erewash, marking the border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, with the historic Trent and Mersey Canal passing through Draycott. Open fields and the river corridor provide green spaces between the settlements.

A notable local landmark is the Breaston Windmill, a former smock mill standing on a small hill. The villages are connected by the main road, with the railway line running alongside it, offering direct links to nearby cities. Agricultural land and former marl pits, now nature areas, define the edges of the communities.

Area overview

On average Breaston & Draycott has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Breaston & Draycott is £50,938 per year. There are 4 schools in Breaston & Draycott: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Breaston & Draycott is home to around 5,946 people, with a population density of about 480.8 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Breaston & Draycott Population

5,946

Population density

480.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.73(-25%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.29(-19%)

Shoplifting

6.56(-26%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.88(-35%)

Public order

4.88(-30%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,595

94.1%

Other White

1.23%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.82%

Indian

0.79%

Irish

0.74%

Total population: 5,946

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,586

31.27%

No qualifications

866

17.07%

Level 3 (A level)

863

17.01%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

709

13.98%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

516

10.17%

Total 16+ residents: 5,072

Housing

Owns outright

1,226

43.91%

Owns with a mortgage

799

28.62%

Private landlord or letting agency

370

13.25%

Other social rented

243

8.7%

Social rents from council

3.37%

Total households: 2,792

Property prices in Breaston & Draycott

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £243,250 in Breaston & Draycott area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Breaston & Draycott over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£370,000	£226,000	£269,000	£520,000	£621,000
Flats	7	£150,000	£121,500	£127,500	£160,000	£179,000
Semi-Detached	34	£229,250	£151,250	£193,750	£250,000	£307,883
Terraced	14	£184,500	£128,600	£159,750	£230,775	£298,075

10 years median price trend in Breaston & Draycott

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Property prices in Breaston & Draycott

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