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Draycott & Risley

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About

The Draycott & Risley ward is situated in the south-eastern part of the Erewash borough, encompassing the villages of Draycott, Church Wilne, and Risley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older housing and newer developments set within the broader Derbyshire countryside. Agricultural land and the course of the River Erewash define much of its boundary, separating it from neighbouring Nottinghamshire. The local economy includes small-scale commerce and light industry.

Community life focuses on village institutions like the Draycott Memorial Hall and St. Chad's Church. The Trent and Mersey Canal passes through the ward, with the historic Draycott Mills standing as a reminder of its industrial past. Transport links are provided by the A6005 road and the railway line, connecting residents to Long Eaton and Derby. The area maintains a distinct separation from the larger urban settlements nearby.

Area overview

On average Draycott & Risley has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Draycott & Risley is £51,174 per year. There are 3 schools in Draycott & Risley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Draycott & Risley is home to around 4,113 people, with a population density of about 280.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Draycott & Risley Population
4,113
Population density
280.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.63(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.88(+83%)
Public order
13.86(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(-2%)
Vehicle crime
6.08(+48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,852
93.72%
Other White
63
1.53%
Indian
41
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.85%
Irish
30
0.73%
Total population: 4,110

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,101
31.31%
Level 3 (A level)
622
17.69%
No qualifications
596
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
494
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
345
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 3,516

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
747
39.09%
Owns with a mortgage
588
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
316
16.54%
Other social rented
169
8.84%
Social rents from council
55
2.88%
Total households: 1,911

Property prices in Draycott & Risley

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £295K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Draycott & Risley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Draycott & Risley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£419,000£333
Semi-Detached37£224,995£255
Terraced12£168,000£208
Flats11£160,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Draycott & Risley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Draycott & Risley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£124,475£162,000£131,000
2017£232,500£125,070£161,000£142,000
2018£265,000£129,750£178,000£140,000
2019£390,000£131,000£175,000£146,500
2020£335,000£105,250£180,000£158,500
2021£425,000£130,000£195,000£175,000
2022£415,000£129,000£250,000£175,000
2023£470,000£154,000£220,000£190,000
2024£370,000£160,000£240,000£197,500
2025£388,500£156,250£224,995£176,500
2026£615,000£120,000£226,125£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Draycott & Risley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Draycott & Risley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£158£169£152
2017£229£163£180£166
2018£224£159£207£156
2019£252£171£207£190
2020£269£173£195£158
2021£273£182£221£214
2022£301£189£269£229
2023£304£217£237£247
2024£292£199£243£202
2025£327£213£260£207
2026£465£199£259£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Draycott & Risley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Draycott & Risley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Draycott & Risley

Is Draycott & Risley safe?

Draycott & Risley records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Draycott & Risley?

The median sale price in Draycott & Risley is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Draycott & Risley?

Draycott & Risley has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Draycott & Risley?

Draycott & Risley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Draycott & Risley sits around rank 21,004 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 Draycott & Risley?

The average household income in Draycott & Risley is around £51,174 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Draycott & Risley?

Draycott & Risley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Tim Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Val Clare (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Draycott & Risley

DE723NG

Wilne Road

DE723SR

Draycott & Risley

DE723PR

Lodge Street

DE723NF

Derwent Street

NG105NJ

Bostocks Lane

DE723SS

Derby Road

DE723TZ

Millhouse Court

DE723NY

West Avenue

DE723QJ

Draycott & Risley

DE723NS

Lime Grove

NG105NN

Rushy Lane

DE723PN

Walk Close

DE723NA

Victoria Road

DE723RT

Lodge Mews

DE723SU

Derby Road

DE723PJ

Holly Close

DE723NJ

Derby Road

NG105HE

Derby Road

DE723QH

Wilne Road

DE723TX

Cherry Tree Close

NG105HF

Derby Road

DE723PD

Nottingham Road

DE723XG

Cowslip Meadow

DE723PL

Victoria Avenue

DE723QA

Harrington Street

DE723WP

Risley Hall

NG105NQ

No Man's Lane

DE723QD

Fowler Street

DE723XE

Cowslip Meadow

NG105QY

School Lane

DE723ST

No Mans Lane

DE723ND

Milner Avenue

DE723WH

Town End Road

DE723RU

Borrowash By-Pass

DE723PP

South Street

DE723LZ

The Green

DE723QP

Attewell Close

DE723SY

Derby Road

DE723QE

Sawley Road

DE723QN

Mills Close

DE723QS

Wallis Close

DE723TW

Meadow View Court

DE723NW

Gertrude Road

DE723PE

Hopwell Road

DE723QB

Station Road

NG105HH

Derby Road

NG105NP

Rushy Lane

DE723QR

Meadow Close

DE723PF

St Chads Close

DE723QQ

Mapleton Road

DE723PW

Town End Road

DE723PU

Walter Street

DE723WN

Risley Hall

DE723QZ

Queens Court

DE723XZ

Draycott & Risley

DE723PG

The Croft

NG105HG

Nursery Avenue

DE723NR

Cleveland Avenue

DE723QY

The Pines

DE723PS

Victoria Road

DE723PH

Thoresby Crescent

NG105HN

The Hollies

DE723NZ

Derby Road

DE723PX

Sydney Road

NG105AF

Nursery Avenue

NG105QG

Bostock's Lane

DE723YQ

Tudor Court

DE723WJ

Risley Hall

DE723RW

Hopwell Nook

DE723QG

Wilne Road

NG105HP

Friesland Drive

DE723SZ

Second Avenue

DE723PZ

Villa Street

DE723NT

Arthur Street

DE723NH

Hopwell Road

DE723WE

Clay Street

DE723PT

Town End Road

DE723NE

Mcneil Grove

DE723QX

Cleveland Avenue

DE723TA

First Avenue

DE723SD

Hopwell Road

DE723NP

Garfield Avenue

DE723SW

Rushy Lane

DE723PQ

Gilliver Gardens

DE723NB

Market Street

NG105NL

Bostocks Lane

DE723NU

Walter Street

DE723SX

Bostocks Lane

DE723PA

Fairfield Terrace

DE723NX

Derby Road

NG105HJ

Derby Road

DE723PY

Elvaston Street

DE723NQ

St Marys Avenue

DE723TY

Jardine Court

DE723PB

Gypsy Lane

DE723WL

Risley Hall

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.