Welcome to Brinsley
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Brinsley is an ancient settlement, mentioned in the Doomsday Book as “Bruneslia”. The name appears in other documents as “Brun-ners-ley”, meaning Leys or meadows belonging to a lord named Brun. A manor was established here in the reign of Edward the ‘Confessor. The Manor and the Hall were both fine residences built in the 12th Century for the Duke of Devonshire. They have given their names to the farms which are now based on the same sites.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
391 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,283 (2021) |
Density |
584 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.1 |
Ward |
Brinsley |
District |
Broxtowe |
Postcodes |
NG16 |
ONS ID |
E04007856 |
Council
Contact details for Brinsley Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Brinsley Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Brinsley Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Brinsley Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Brinsley Parish.
Local News
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Alternative site consultation: Brinsley
Published: 21st Feb 2024
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‘It makes me want to cry’: anger over Brinsley Headstocks demolition
Published: 22nd Jan 2024
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Brinsley Headstocks: Decision due on 'final remnant' of mining history
Published: 27th Dec 2023