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About

Branston is a village and civil parish in East Staffordshire, about two miles south of Burton upon Trent. It sits near the River Trent and surrounding farmland, with housing, shops and community facilities focused along the main street. Local amenities include a primary school, a village hall and playing fields used by sports clubs and groups. The parish council handles community matters and maintains green spaces and footpaths that link the village to nearby lanes and waterways.

The area is known locally for Branston Water Park, a series of lakes and reedbeds used by anglers and birdwatchers, and for canal and river access that attract walkers and boaters. Branston also lent its name to Branston Pickle after a factory in the village produced the product in the early 20th century; jars bearing the name kept the association alive after production moved. Regular bus services connect the village to Burton and other towns in East Staffordshire.

Area overview

On average Branston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Branston is £57,827 per year. There are 3 schools in Branston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Branston is home to around 9,379 people, with a population density of about 970.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Branston Population
9,379
Population density
970.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.28(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.06(-16%)
Public order
6.08(0%)
Other theft
5.01(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,366
78.55%
Pakistani
761
8.12%
Other White
468
4.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
131
1.4%
Indian
120
1.28%
Total population: 9,377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,387
31.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,493
19.88%
No qualifications
1,169
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,067
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
747
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 7,509

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,635
43.3%
Owns outright
1,303
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
517
13.69%
Other social rented
143
3.79%
Social rents from council
97
2.57%
Total households: 3,776

Property prices in Branston

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Branston area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Branston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Branston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached55£228,000
Terraced33£200,000
Detached68£330,000
Flats5£100,000

10 years median price trend in Branston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Branston.

All postcodes in Branston

DE139WU

Branston

DE139TQ

Henhurst Ridge

DE143UA

Osprey Drive

DE139FB

Rook Avenue

DE143GE

Sherbourne Drive

DE143FU

Thorntree Lane

DE143HD

Lichfield Road

DE139TX

Fern Tree Walk

DE143EF

Harrison Close

DE143UN

Thyme Street

DE143ET

Old Road

DE142BQ

Willow Street

DE143FF

Woodbine Close

DE143HH

Jacklin Close

DE143BQ

Lingfield Road

DE139GE

Greenways Road

DE143BH

Aintree Close

DE139SP

Atkins Close

DE143UF

Dove Close

DE143LJ

Thrift Road

DE143JQ

Cotswold Road

DE143FB

Trusley Close

DE139FE

King Lane

DE143DJ

Graham Close

DE143NY

Pine Close

DE139FX

Abbot Road

DE139TR

Oakley Grange

DE143GZ

Turnbury Close

DE139GP

Sandyford Avenue

DE143FE

Hollyhock Way

DE143NQ

Maple Way

DE143NJ

Cherry Court

DE143ED

Lonsdale Road

DE143DL

Burton Road

DE143DA

Ratcliffe Avenue

DE143JB

Harwood Avenue

DE143DS

Burton Road

DE143GA

Epsom Close

DE143HW

Langer Close

DE143RG

Heron Grange

DE143HQ

Rowan Drive

DE142WD

Third Avenue

DE139ER

King Lane

DE143DW

Burton Road

DE143HZ

Lynwood Close

DE139GL

Flint Avenue

DE139GD

Monk Road

DE143GN

Sedgefield Road

DE139FP

Sweeney Drive

DE142WA

Parkway

DE139TJ

Aviation Lane

DE139SJ

Postern Road

DE143RA

Swan Drive

DE139GF

Coppice Road

DE142WG

Eighth Avenue

DE143GB

Montpelier Close

DE142WJ

Second Avenue

DE139GS

Hillside Road

DE143UG

Harrier Way

DE143HE

Woosnam Close

DE139TH

Henhurst Ridge

DE143JF

Merlin Crescent

DE143NH

Elm Close

DE143GW

Haydock Close

DE143FH

Lavender Close

DE139GB

Battlestead Road

DE143HU

Clays Lane

DE139GN

Hill Crest Road

DE143UP

Beech Close

DE142TG

Wellington Road

DE142WL

Fourth Avenue

DE139TP

Forest Road

DE143UR

Myrtle Drive

DE139FY

Abbot Road

DE143JZ

Ninth Avenue

DE143HA

Court Farm Lane

DE143QF

Twayblade

DE143HP

Nicklaus Close

DE139FQ

Hayfield Drive

DE143PE

Fairfields

DE143NU

Skylark Drive

DE139SB

Branston Road

DE139EX

Bishop Place

DE143DY

Palmer Close

DE143GJ

Glencroft Close

DE143HF

Acacia Lane

DE139SU

Henhurst Hill

DE143EU

Old Road

DE143GR

Wetherby Court

DE143DU

Fox Close

DE143HB

Shipley Close

DE142FX

Chestnut Close

DE143PB

Swallow Drive

DE143EB

Higgott Close

DE130QJ

Shobnall Road

DE143JA

Lynwood Close

DE143GH

Sandown Close

DE142DQ

Shobnall Road

DE143JH

Bridgford Avenue

DE139FZ

Barley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.