Long Eaton

Long Eaton is a town with something genuinely unusual in the East Midlands: it sits almost exactly between Nottingham and Derby, belongs to Derbyshire, uses a Nottingham postcode, shares Nottingham's telephone dialling code, and offers direct trains to London St Pancras in just over 90 minutes. With a population of 37,817 at the 2021 census, direct access to West Park, Attenborough Nature Reserve, and Trent Lock, strong industrial heritage rooted in lace-making and railway wagon manufacturing, and a property market that is more accessible than either of its neighbouring cities, Long Eaton attracts buyers who want practical urban access at genuine Midlands value.

Whether you are a first-time buyer, a professional commuting to Nottingham or Derby, a family looking for good transport links and green space, or a homeowner considering selling without paying estate agent commission, this guide gives you an accurate and original picture of Long Eaton in 2026.

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About Long Eaton?

Long Eaton is a town in the Erewash district of Derbyshire, England, situated just north of the River Trent, approximately 6 miles south-west of Nottingham and 9 miles south-east of Derby. The town population was 37,817 at the 2021 census. It has been part of the Erewash borough since 1 April 1974, when the Long Eaton Urban District was disbanded. The wider Erewash borough had a population of 114,253 in 2024, making it the second-largest borough in Derbyshire.

Despite being in Derbyshire, Long Eaton's post town is Nottingham, its postcode district is NG10, and it shares Nottingham's 0115 telephone dialling code. The town is very close to the borders of both Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, and Trent Lock, approximately a mile from Long Eaton railway station, marks the precise point where the River Soar and the Erewash Canal join the River Trent, at the junction of three counties.

The town is first mentioned as Aitone in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name may derive from Old English meaning "farm between streams" or "low-lying land", describing the settlement's position between the River Erewash and the River Trent. Long Eaton began as a farming settlement that grew up close to the lowest bridging point of the River Erewash. It remained a relatively small village until the construction of the Midland Counties Railway in 1839 and the Erewash Valley Line in 1844, whose arrival brought transport links that transformed the town's size and economy.

Two industries came to define Long Eaton's Victorian and Edwardian identity: lace-making and railway carriage and wagon manufacturing. By the time of Samuel Lewis's topographical dictionary in 1858, the town already had "extensive railway carriage and wheel works" alongside its principal lace manufacturing trade, with the population having grown to 9,636 and the town being governed by a local board formed in 1874. Several fine examples of the industrial architecture from the lace factory era still stand in Long Eaton today, some converted into housing or offices. West Park, the town's main public park, occupies land on the opposite side of the Erewash Canal from the town centre that was once dominated by lace factories, and part of the park falls within the Lace Factory Conservation Area.

A "Great Fire" destroyed 14 houses and several other buildings in Long Eaton's marketplace in 1694, giving the town an unusually early recorded disaster as part of its history.

Long Eaton Property Market 2026

Long Eaton offers an accessible property market positioned between Nottingham and Derby, with prices that sit below both the Derbyshire county average and the national average while still reflecting the demand generated by the town's genuinely strong transport connections. Use the free YooSell Valuation Calculator to estimate your Long Eaton property's current market value before listing or making an offer.

Property Market Overview

Multiple verified data sources provide a consistent picture of the Long Eaton market. Property Solvers analysis of HM Land Registry data places the average house price in Long Eaton at £225,359, with property prices having increased by 20.4% over the last five years and by 3.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last year, there were 441 residential property sales. The majority of sales, 101 transactions, were in the £190,000 to £230,000 range, with 97 further transactions in the £150,000 to £190,000 range. Rightmove's analysis of HM Land Registry data shows the average price for a property in Long Eaton at £238,713 over the last year, updated as of July 2026. OnTheMarket data shows an average of £230,000 as of January 2026.

At the district level, the ONS UK House Price Index for Erewash placed the average house price at £217,000 in February 2026, down slightly 1.6% from February 2025. This was in contrast to the wider East Midlands, where the average rose slightly by 1.2% over the same period.

Properties in Long Eaton are taking an average of 100 days to sell from being listed to completion, and the average difference between asking and achieved sale price is minus £7,375, or minus 2%. Properties that are accurately priced complete within this timeframe, while overpriced stock tends to require a reduction before attracting a successful buyer.

Property Types and Price Spread

Property prices in Long Eaton vary considerably by type. Detached homes command an average of approximately £320,000, while flat properties are the most accessible at approximately £114,000. The £206,000 spread between the most and least expensive types illustrates a diverse market with opportunities across the full spectrum from entry-level flat to substantial family home. The five-year price growth of 20.4% confirms that Long Eaton has delivered meaningful long-term returns for buyers who purchased in the early part of the decade.

Verified recent sales from HM Land Registry data illustrate the range across the town's different postcode sectors. In April 2026, a property at Co-operative Street, Long Eaton NG10 1FP sold for £170,000. In November 2025, a property at Nottingham Road, Long Eaton NG10 2BN sold for £250,000. In November 2025, a property at Tamworth Road, Long Eaton NG10 3GS sold for £90,000, illustrating the significant variation in values across different streets and parts of the town.

The Rental Market in Long Eaton

The Erewash district rental market averaged £831 per month in March 2026, an increase of 2.5% from £811 in March 2025, according to ONS Price Index of Private Rents data. This rise was below the East Midlands regional rise of 4.3% over the same period. Rents for terraced properties in Erewash rose by 2.7%, while one-bedroom properties saw the strongest growth at 2.9%. The average rental figure of £831 per month is well below the East Midlands regional average of £910, making Long Eaton one of the more accessible rental markets in the region for tenants who need to be within reach of either Nottingham or Derby.

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Best Areas and Neighbourhoods in Long Eaton

Long Eaton's residential character is shaped by its Victorian and Edwardian industrial origins and by the substantial post-war suburban development that surrounds the older town core. Understanding the town's different areas helps buyers focus their search and set realistic expectations.

The Town Centre and High Street

Long Eaton's High Street and the surrounding town centre streets form the historic commercial and community heart of the town. The area retains a genuinely local character, with a mix of independents, butchers, bakeries, cafes, and service businesses running alongside national chains on the main shopping streets. The marketplace has a history stretching back to the medieval period and continues to function as a working market space. Properties in and around the town centre tend to be Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, popular with first-time buyers and those who want a walkable lifestyle close to the shops, the market, and local amenities. The proximity of the High Street to the Erewash Canal and West Park gives the town centre area a green accessibility that enhances its appeal.

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Wilsthorpe

Wilsthorpe is an established residential area to the north of Long Eaton town centre, where Wilsthorpe School is located on Derby Road. The area has a mix of semi-detached and detached family housing popular with families who want to minimise their secondary school commute. The school campus on Derby Road is notable for sharing its site with Parklands Infants School, Harrington Junior School, Brackenfield Special School, and English Martyrs RC Junior School, making it one of the most self-contained educational campus settings in the Erewash borough.

Derby Road and the Northern Streets

The residential streets along and adjacent to Derby Road offer a range of semi-detached and terraced housing across a spectrum of values. These streets connect Long Eaton towards Sandiacre to the north and provide access to the bus routes running towards Nottingham and Derby. The Nottingham Road to the east and the Tamworth Road to the south are also important residential corridors, with homes along each offering a range of prices as confirmed by recent HM Land Registry sold prices.

Sawley

Sawley is a large village directly adjoining Long Eaton to the south, between the town and the River Trent. Sawley has its own distinct community identity and is home to Sawley Marina, the largest inland marina in the United Kingdom with 23 acres of water space, providing residential moorings, boat storage, and marina facilities for boat owners and watersports enthusiasts. Trent Lock, where the River Soar and the Erewash Canal join the River Trent at the junction of three counties, sits on the southern edge of Sawley and is approximately one mile from Long Eaton railway station. Properties in Sawley offer a quieter, more village-like setting while remaining directly connected to Long Eaton's amenities and rail services.

Breaston and Draycott

Breaston and Draycott, to the north-west of Long Eaton, are villages that offer a more rural setting for buyers who want to remain within easy reach of the town and the Trentbarton Indigo and MY15 bus routes. These communities attract buyers who want detached homes with larger gardens at prices that remain broadly accessible within the overall Long Eaton market area.

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Schools in Long Eaton

School provision is an important consideration for families moving to Long Eaton. The town has two secondary schools, with different Ofsted status, and a range of primary provision across the town and its surrounding communities.

Primary Schools in Long Eaton

Long Eaton is served by a range of primary schools reflecting the town's size and the variety of its residential communities. The Wilsthorpe School campus on Derby Road uniquely hosts Parklands Infants School and Harrington Junior School alongside the secondary school, Brackenfield Special School, and English Martyrs RC Junior School, creating a genuine all-through educational campus that allows children to remain on the same site from infant school through to sixth form. This campus arrangement is practically unusual in Derbyshire and is a significant convenience for families in the Wilsthorpe area.

Additional primary schools serve the Long Eaton, Sawley, and Breaston communities. Parents are encouraged to confirm current Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries directly with Derbyshire County Council ahead of each year's admissions process, as these can change between academic years.

Secondary Schools in Long Eaton

Wilsthorpe School

Wilsthorpe School on Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4WT is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form with approximately 1,042 students aged 11 to 18. The school opened in 1954 as Wilsthorpe Secondary Modern School and is now an academy part of The Two Counties Trust, with Headteacher Derek Hobbs. The school gained Business and Enterprise specialist school status in 2005. A new school building was completed in September 2019 following construction work that began in July 2017, giving students a modern learning environment. The sixth form has approximately 140 students. Notably, the school shares its campus with Parklands Infants School and Harrington Junior School, providing continuity of site for pupils from their first year through to sixth form.

The Long Eaton School

The Long Eaton School on Thoresby Road, Long Eaton NG10 3NP is a mixed 11 to 18 academy with approximately 1,088 to 1,120 students and a school capacity of 1,237. The school is a member of the Archway Learning Trust. Following a full Ofsted inspection on 28 February 2024, the school received a Requires Improvement judgement across all key areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management, with Sixth Form Provision judged as Good. An Ofsted Monitoring Visit report was published in 2025 under the new Ofsted framework. Parents considering the Long Eaton School should review the most current Ofsted monitoring report directly from the Ofsted website before making any residential decisions based on this school's catchment.

Special Educational Needs Provision

Brackenfield Special School, located on the Wilsthorpe School campus on Derby Road, provides specialist provision for students with special educational needs within Long Eaton. Derbyshire County Council provides SEND home-to-school transport support for eligible children across the Erewash district. Families with children who have additional needs should contact Derbyshire County Council's SEND team directly to discuss eligibility and available provision.

Higher Education Within Reach of Long Eaton

The University of Nottingham, a Russell Group research university, is accessible from Long Eaton by the Trentbarton Indigo bus, which runs every 10 minutes via Chilwell, Beeston, and the University of Nottingham campus, providing a practical route for students and staff without a car. Nottingham Trent University in the city centre is accessible by train in approximately 12 to 18 minutes from Long Eaton station. The University of Derby is accessible by direct train in approximately 30 minutes, with services departing from Long Eaton station through to Derby.

Transport and Commuting from Long Eaton

Transport is one of Long Eaton's most compelling practical advantages. The town's position between Nottingham and Derby on the Midland Main Line, combined with its Trentbarton bus connections and proximity to the Nottingham tram at Toton Lane, gives it a level of connectivity that is genuinely outstanding for a town of its size.

Long Eaton Railway Station

Long Eaton railway station, the current Victorian red-brick building dating to 1888, is served by East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry on the Midland Main Line and the Derby to Nottingham line. The station provides regular services to Nottingham, London St Pancras International, Derby, Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, and Matlock. The usual journey time to London St Pancras is just over 90 minutes.

Nottingham is reachable in approximately 12 to 18 minutes by direct train, with trains running up to 3 times per hour. The first train from Long Eaton to Nottingham departs at 04:55 and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13, providing comprehensive early morning and late evening coverage for commuters. Derby is reachable in approximately 20 to 25 minutes by direct train. Trains from Long Eaton to London St Pancras via the Midland Main Line take just over 90 minutes on faster services. Birmingham New Street is accessible in approximately 55 to 65 minutes, with connections at Derby if required.

The railway was instrumental in Long Eaton's development, with the Midland Counties Railway arriving in 1839 contributing directly to the growth of the town's lace-making and railway wagon manufacturing industries. The Erewash Valley Line followed in 1844, cementing Long Eaton's position as a well-connected industrial town.

Trentbarton Bus Services

Long Eaton is served by Trentbarton's highly regarded bus network, which provides some of the most frequent suburban bus services in the East Midlands. The Trentbarton Indigo service runs every 10 minutes between Long Eaton, Chilwell, Beeston, the University of Nottingham campus, Dunkirk, Queen's Medical Centre, and Nottingham city centre. This frequency makes the bus a practical alternative to the train for daily commuters and students travelling into Nottingham. The Trentbarton MY15 service runs every 15 minutes to Sawley, Sandiacre, Stapleford, Trowell, and Ilkeston, and every 30 minutes to Castle Donington and East Midlands Airport. The MY15 also serves Long Eaton train station, providing a connecting service for rail commuters. The Trentbarton Skylink Nottingham service runs to East Midlands Airport.

Nottingham Express Transit Tram

The nearest Nottingham Express Transit tram stop to Long Eaton is Toton Lane, which is part of the tram network's Line 1 Toton Lane terminus. Toton Lane tram stop is approximately 3.4 miles from Long Eaton town centre. From Toton Lane, the tram runs into Nottingham city centre, connecting to Queen's Medical Centre, both university campuses, and the city's main employment zones. The tram provides a practical option for Long Eaton residents who prefer to drive or cycle to Toton Lane and then use the tram into the city.

Road Access

Long Eaton sits on the A6005 and has good road access to the wider regional network. The M1 motorway is accessible at Junction 24 via Sawley and Kegworth, approximately 4 to 5 miles from the town centre. The A50 provides access eastward towards the M1 and westward towards Derby, while the A6 runs north to Nottingham and south to Loughborough. East Midlands Airport is accessible in approximately 15 to 20 minutes via the MY15 bus or by car via the A50 and M1.

Living in Long Eaton: Heritage, Green Space and Community

Lace-Making Heritage and Industrial Architecture

Long Eaton's most distinctive contribution to British industrial history is its lace-making heritage. The town became a major centre for lace manufacturing during the 19th century, following the arrival of the railways, and at its peak employed thousands of workers in its lace factories. Several fine examples of the Victorian industrial architecture associated with this era still stand in Long Eaton today, some converted into housing or commercial premises. The Lace Factory Conservation Area in and around West Park protects the most significant surviving examples, giving the town a genuine architectural heritage that distinguishes it from comparable Midlands market towns. The Grade II listed 18th-century entrance gates to West Park are among the most notable listed structures in the town.

West Park

West Park is Long Eaton's premier public park, covering 46.6 hectares, or 115 acres, and situated just across the Erewash Canal from the town centre. It is operated by Erewash Borough Council and forms the centrepiece of outdoor life in the town throughout the year. The park's facilities are extensive. West Park Leisure Centre on Wilsthorpe Road offers a 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, gym, group exercise classes, a children's soft play area, and a Sky Trail High Ropes Course, alongside a café open to the public. The park itself includes football pitches, two cricket clubs, rugby pitches, baseball pitches, tennis courts, bowling greens, an outdoor gym, formal gardens, a bandstand where live music concerts are held in the summer, a skatepark, two children's play areas, a splashpad, walking and cycling paths, and a croquet green. A Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning in the park, drawing runners from across the town and surrounding communities. Long Eaton Rugby Club is based at the park.

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Trent Lock

Trent Lock, approximately one mile from Long Eaton railway station, is one of the most distinctive natural landmarks in the East Midlands. It marks the precise point where the River Soar and the Erewash Canal join the River Trent, creating a natural junction of waterways at the borders of three counties: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire. The lock is a popular destination for boating, fishing, walking, cycling, and birdwatching, and is surrounded by a small cluster of pubs and cafes that serve as a focal point for leisure on warmer days. The towpath connecting Trent Lock to Long Eaton and onwards to Attenborough provides an attractive off-road walking and cycling route.

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve, a short walk or cycle ride from Long Eaton via the river and canal towpaths, is a nationally important wetland managed by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on the banks of the River Trent near Beeston. The reserve covers former gravel pits transformed into a network of lakes and wetland habitats supporting a wide range of bird species and providing one of the best wildlife watching destinations in the East Midlands. It is freely accessible throughout the year and represents an outstanding natural resource within easy reach of Long Eaton residents.

Sawley Marina

Sawley Marina, located on a navigational cut of the River Trent close to Long Eaton, is the largest inland marina in the United Kingdom with 23 acres of water space. Most of the 120 planning-approved residential moorings have electricity and water connected, with on-site amenities including car parking, storage facilities, CCTV, and security-gated piers with 24-hour emergency call-out. Platinum moorings are set in an exclusive corner of the marina with their own car parking and refuse disposal facilities. The marina provides a genuinely distinctive type of waterside living for residents who want a connection to the waterway network.

Shopping and the High Street

Long Eaton's High Street and town centre offer a practical and characterful shopping experience combining everyday retail with independent businesses. The town has a good mix of supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and service businesses. Long Eaton Market Place serves as the hub of town centre commerce and hosts a regular market. The town's independent food offer, with traditional butchers, bakers, and specialist retailers sitting alongside the high street names, gives it a local character that residents consistently value. The town centre is within walking distance of the railway station and is served by multiple Trentbarton bus routes, making it accessible throughout the week without a car.

Safety and Community Life

Long Eaton is broadly regarded as a safe town within the wider Erewash borough context. The town has an active community life supported by its sports clubs, including Long Eaton Swimming Club, Long Eaton Cricket Club, Long Eaton Rugby Club, Sawley Cricket Club, and Long Eaton Park Croquet Club, all of which contribute to a well-established civic sporting culture. Long Eaton Speedway, which raced at Long Eaton Stadium from 1929, produced the Long Eaton Invaders who became National Speedway Champions in 1984. The community's attachment to its sporting history adds to the sense of local identity that defines life in the town.

Healthcare in Long Eaton

Multiple GP surgeries operate across Long Eaton and its surrounding communities, providing accessible primary care for residents throughout the Erewash borough. Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, Europe's largest teaching hospital and one of the East Midlands' most significant hospital complexes, is accessible from Long Eaton via the Trentbarton Indigo bus in approximately 30 to 35 minutes or by car in approximately 20 minutes. The Royal Derby Hospital, operated by University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, is accessible by direct train in approximately 25 to 30 minutes and by car via the A52 in a similar time. Long Eaton residents therefore have practical access to two of the East Midlands' major acute hospital complexes within a reasonable commute.

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