Living in DE15, East Staffordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DE15 in East Staffordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in East Staffordshire: £225,551, up 5.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around DE15
138 recorded home sales on the streets around central DE15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £92,000 to £675,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 MARLBOROUGH CRESCENT, DE15 9DF | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 11 RYEBACK CLOSE, DE15 9PL | detached | £350,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 1 DERWENT ROAD, DE15 9FR | detached | £312,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 1 GRAFTON ROAD, DE15 9DN | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 9 COTTESMORE CLOSE, DE15 9BS | semi-detached | £183,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 40 CLAY STREET, DE15 9BE | detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| The Violet Way Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Paulet High School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Tower View Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Winshill Village Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Lift Anglesey | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
23 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
181 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DE15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on East Staffordshire's figures.
Common questions about DE15
What is the average house price in DE15?
The average sold price in East Staffordshire is £225,551 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DE15?
Prices in East Staffordshire are up 5.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DE15?
The median of 138 recorded sales around central DE15 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £92,000 to £675,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DE15?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central DE15, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DE15?
181 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DE15 at risk of flooding?
Central DE15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DE15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £225,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 181 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DE15 safe?
181 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DE15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DE15 or DE14, DE15 or DE11, DE15 or DE13.
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