Postcode report
Is DE15 9JS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DE15 9JS: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE15 9JS is a postcode in Brizlincote, East Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE15 9JS, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE15 9JS are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE15 9JS is based on East Staffordshire 014 Census 2021. It covers 8,189 residents, 4,468 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near DE15 9JS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £165k from 150 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DE15 9JS can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE15 9JS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DE15 9JS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DE15 9JS
Is DE15 9JS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE15 9JS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DE15 9JS?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE15 9JS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DE15 9JS?
LocaleIQ matched DE15 9JS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE15 9JS?
The latest median sold price is £165k based on 150 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE15 9JS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.