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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

DE143GT

Hazel Crescent

DE143FQ

Caraway Drive

DE143BN

Oyster Close

DE143JG

Sovereign Drive

DE143DH

Burton Road

DE143JN

Harwood Avenue

Data Sources

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