Postcode insights

DE14 3JF

Merlin Crescent

Branston

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Detailed insights for DE14 3JF

Overview

Postcode DE14 3JF is located in an urban city, within the Branston ward of East Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Branston area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Branston is £57,827 per year. The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent, about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Branston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Branston has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Branston is £57,827 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from DE14 3JF.

Flood risk

Very low

Branston near DE14 3JF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burton-On-Trent located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
608.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.63(-26%)
Other theft
14.66(+158%)
Public order
14.66(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.27(+23%)
Shoplifting
8.38(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
84.98%
Other White
17
6.23%
Irish
7
2.56%
Other
5
1.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.47%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
24.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.97%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
63.36%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Shared ownership
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Branston

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £330K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Branston area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Branston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£330,000£268
Semi-Detached51£227,000£269
Terraced18£219,500£275
Flats5£100,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Branston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Branston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£86,750£166,995£145,498
2017£262,495£72,000£160,000£145,000
2018£280,000£94,000£185,000£169,748
2019£280,998£70,000£190,000£162,995
2020£299,500£57,000£194,478£177,500
2021£308,000£76,250£208,500£187,995
2022£320,995£98,800£219,000£193,500
2023£335,000£97,596£220,000£209,498
2024£337,750£97,500£209,995£207,495
2025£329,000£102,000£227,000£200,000
2026£355,000£93,500£202,500£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Branston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Branston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£175£216£218
2017£220£152£200£221
2018£218£179£212£218
2019£230£164£211£200
2020£236£120£237£224
2021£243£178£242£258
2022£263£188£270£279
2023£282£201£280£268
2024£283£196£278£274
2025£266£202£269£275
2026£274£207£269£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Branston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE14 3JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE14 3JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20269, Merlin Crescent, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 3JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
12 Nov 202511, Merlin Crescent, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 3JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
14 Jul 2025104, Harwood Avenue, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 3JLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,000
09 Oct 2025115, Harwood Avenue, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 3JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
20 Mar 202620, Clewley Road, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 3JESemi-DetachedFreehold£242,500

Schools

In the DE14 3JF postcode area, located within Branston, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE14 3JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRykneld Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryPaget High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE14 3JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE14 3JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons113-129 Clays Lane, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2ARWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miSnowdons NewsMain Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3EQWalking directions to Snowdons News
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodBranston Square, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3HFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Staffordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,257
Band E£2,759
Band F£3,261
Band G£3,762
Band H£4,515

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE14 3JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Thomas Lee Clarke

Branston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Arshad Afsar

Branston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mick Huckerby

Branston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jacob Collier

Burton and Uttoxeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictEast StaffordshireE07000193
Parliamentary ConstituencyBurton and UttoxeterE14001143
WardBranstonE05014476
ParishBranstonE04008881
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BranstonE02006143
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Staffordshire 013AE01029413
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE14 3JF

Is DE14 3JF (Branston) safe?

The area around DE14 3JF records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near DE14 3JF?

The median sale price around DE14 3JF in Branston is £250,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE14 3JF?

There are 2 schools close to DE14 3JF, including Rykneld Primary School (Good) and Paget High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE14 3JF?

DE14 3JF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,620 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE14 3JF (Branston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Burton and Uttoxeter covering DE14 3JF is Jacob Collier (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Thomas Lee Clarke (Conservative and Unionist Party), Arshad Afsar (Labour Party) and Mick Huckerby (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.