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About

Brinsley ward lies in the northwestern part of the Broxtowe borough. The area is characterised by residential streets and older mining terraces, reflecting its historical roots in the local colliery. The landscape includes open fields and green spaces that border the neighbouring countryside. It is primarily a residential community with local amenities serving the immediate population.

A notable local feature is the heritage of the Brinsley Headstocks, a preserved monument to the area's industrial past. The ward contains several recreational paths, including those near the Nottinghamshire border, providing access to walking routes. Community life centres around local schools and village-based activities, maintaining a distinct identity within the larger borough.

Area overview

On average Brinsley has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brinsley is £44,023 per year. There are 1 schools in Brinsley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brinsley is home to around 2,284 people, with a population density of about 583.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brinsley Population
2,284
Population density
583.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.45(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.38(-41%)
Vehicle crime
1.75(-58%)
Public order
1.31(-81%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,218
97.07%
Other White
16
0.7%
Indian
11
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.48%
Irish
10
0.44%
Total population: 2,285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
473
24.65%
No qualifications
426
22.2%
Level 3 (A level)
356
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
233
12.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
210
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 1,919

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
483
49.09%
Owns with a mortgage
328
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
76
7.72%
Social rents from council
59
6%
Other social rented
16
1.63%
Total households: 984

Property prices in Brinsley

Median price£244,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £315K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Brinsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £541,496.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brinsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£314,621£305
Semi-Detached11£220,000£258
Terraced4£194,873£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brinsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brinsley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,500£140,000
2017£180,000£136,500£98,000
2018£215,000£150,000£112,000
2019£188,750£143,000£127,000
2020£270,000£175,000£160,000
2021£230,475£185,500£157,750
2022£297,500£194,000£260,000
2023£360,000£247,500£184,000
2024£319,495£210,000£200,000
2025£329,995£210,000£244,621
2026£265,000£233,370£141,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brinsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brinsley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£139
2017£214£153£127
2018£226£157£128
2019£222£157£115
2020£213£168£124
2021£232£203£170
2022£280£195£211
2023£282£258£251
2024£296£254£282
2025£297£243£292
2026£269£259£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brinsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brinsley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broxtowe district.

Band A£1,745
Band B£2,036
Band C£2,327
Band D£2,618
Band E£3,200
Band F£3,782
Band G£4,364
Band H£5,236

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brinsley ward.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Williamson

Brinsley - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Brinsley

Is Brinsley safe?

Brinsley records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brinsley?

The median sale price in Brinsley is £244,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brinsley?

Brinsley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Brinsley?

Brinsley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brinsley sits around rank 18,923 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Brinsley?

The average household income in Brinsley is around £44,023 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brinsley?

Brinsley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Elizabeth Williamson (Independent).