An Overview of Brailes

Statistics and information about our ancient Cotswold Village

Below is some information and statistics about our village, much of which has been taken from the 2019 Neighbourhood Development Plan, which you can download from the Parish Council website here, and the 2022 Housing Needs Statement – available here. The NDP itself used census data from 2015 so the figures below are indicative only.

Population – By Age

Over 50% of the residents of the Parish have lived here between 11 and 40 years, with 14% having lived here for over 40 years.

Distribution of Dwellings

115+ Businesses Operating in our Parish


Just over 25% of the working population of the Parish works in the Parish, either in full time or part time work. Nearly 40% work outside the Parish, whilst over a third of the Parish are retirees. Around 70 local businesses are through Self-Employment Single Proprietor.

490+ Dwellings in Brailes by Type of Housing, No. of Bedrooms, Parking

The majority (74%) of houses are owner occupied, of the remainder 20% are rented and 6% Housing Association shared ownership. In terms of occupancy 32% of the houses are occupied by one person only.

Further Information & Statistics

85 children educated locally in Brailes Primary school

Two churches, three shops, one pub, one industrial estate, a hairdresser, a garage, and a forge

13 working farms in the Parish, including three in Winderton

Brailes accounts for just over a 1/3rd of total residents in the Brailes & Compton Ward (c. 1200)

4 Public Green Spaces – The Playing Field, The Park, The War Memorial Green, College Green

Brailes Three Hills Walk and Brailes Show between them can generate income of up to £20,000 per annum

A golf club employing c.15 people, which offers a restaurant / cafe, with hotel-B&B accommodation nearby

25 miles of footpaths

18 Listed Buildings