Local area guide
Living in Brailsford
Around The Laurels by Cameron Homes · Derbyshire
The schools, transport, shops and green spaces that shape day-to-day life — plus local trades who already work in Brailsford.
Area at a glance
Brailsford, at a glance
Schools, transport, what’s nearby — written for new-build buyers settling in.
Auto-generated from development data. A fuller Brailsford guide is in preparation.
Brailsford village provides excellent local amenities including a well-regarded primary school perfect for young families. The village pub serves as a community hub, while the active community hall hosts various clubs and events throughout the year. For secondary education, nearby Ashbourne offers several good schools. Transport links are excellent with the A52 providing direct routes to Derby (20 minutes) and Ashbourne (10 minutes). Derby city centre brings major shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, plus excellent rail connections to London and Birmingham. Locally, you'll find convenience stores in Brailsford, with larger supermarkets in Ashbourne including Tesco and Sainsbury's. The surrounding countryside offers wonderful walking and cycling opportunities through the Derbyshire Dales.
Nearby essentials
What’s within reach
Straight-line distance from The Laurels to the nearest of each.
Nearest supermarket
Sainsbury's
5.4mi
straight line
Nearest GP surgery
Dr J Wedgwood - Hulland Ward Medical Centre
3.1mi
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Nearest primary school
Brailsford C Of E School
0.1mi
straight line
Nearest train station
Duffield
5.7mi
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Town centre
Luke Lane
0.3mi
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Local trades
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