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Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

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About

Castle Gresley, Overseal, and Coton form a cluster of settlements in the South Derbyshire district. The area is positioned near the county border with Leicestershire and Staffordshire, with the River Trent flowing to the east. Historically, it was part of the National Forest planting scheme, which has reshaped parts of the landscape with newer woodland. The local terrain is characterised by gentle slopes and former mining land, reflecting its industrial past.

The communities are connected by rural lanes and the A444 road. Overseal is known for its traditional village green, while Castle Gresley has a notable parish church. A specific local landmark is the sharp, conical spoil heap known as "The Cone" at the former Rawdon Colliery, a distinctive feature on the skyline. The area includes residential areas, agricultural land, and pockets of the regenerated forest, creating a mixed-use environment.

Area overview

On average Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton is £53,982 per year. There are 6 schools in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton is home to around 11,473 people, with a population density of about 177 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton Population
11,473
Population density
177 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.47(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-42%)
Vehicle crime
6.01(+46%)
Other theft
5.67(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-26%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,874
94.78%
Other White
188
1.64%
Indian
70
0.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.47%
Total population: 11,473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,745
28.8%
No qualifications
1,821
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,801
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,428
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
937
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 9,531

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,941
39.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,844
37.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
486
9.94%
Social rents from council
375
7.67%
Other social rented
108
2.21%
Total households: 4,887

Property prices in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £368K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£370,000£272
Semi-Detached47£242,500£258
Terraced38£177,500£224
Flats2£163,500£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269,995£155,475£125,000
2017£281,995£162,000£135,000
2018£285,000£160,000£132,500
2019£325,000£178,000£120,000
2020£317,500£188,000£144,500
2021£335,000£210,000£165,000
2022£364,950£219,500£170,000
2023£327,495£221,000£175,000
2024£325,000£225,000£180,125
2025£375,000£237,000£166,475
2026£325,000£226,450£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£179£151
2017£212£182£165
2018£221£181£166
2019£227£201£160
2020£232£211£177
2021£245£216£181
2022£276£250£208
2023£283£251£218
2024£278£241£210
2025£276£249£213
2026£271£246£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

Is Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton safe?

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton?

The median sale price in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton is £250,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton?

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton has 6 primary schools (5 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton?

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton sits around rank 20,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton?

The average household income in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton is around £53,982 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE128JX

Burton Road

DE128BG

Grangewood

DE128HF

Glebe Close

DE128JW

Main Street

DE126BL

Shortheath

DE119JW

Pine Walk

DE126LY

Harley Court

DE126GZ

Forest View

DE126RP

Grange Farm Court

DE128LN

Croxall Road

DE128BT

Woolstitch Park

DE128AT

Grangewood Road

DE128DW

Manor Drive

DE128DD

Holly Bush Close

DE126PF

Linton Heath

DE128NE

Ladle End Lane

DE126PJ

Patrick Close

DE128ED

Dag Lane

DE128DZ

Little Liverpool

DE159TY

Drakelow Road

DE126QU

Maitland Road

DE128ER

Little Liverpool

DE128NG

Harbin Road

DE128EW

Little Liverpool

DE159UQ

Station Close

DE119HE

Hillside Road

DE126JD

Moira Road

DE126LR

Woodlands Crescent

DE128DY

Colliery Lane

DE128HL

Burton Road

DE126QT

Malcote Mews

DE128EJ

Coton Lane

DE126JB

Moira Road

DE119JF

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126QL

High Street

DE119JJ

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126LT

Stanleigh Road

DE126PW

Winchester Drive

DE128JD

Linton Road

DE126JW

Burton Road

DE128JA

Strawberry Lane

DE128JG

Yew Tree Gardens

DE126LW

Lullington Mews

DE126JF

Hallcroft Avenue

DE126HX

Acresford Road

DE159WW

Thorneywood Road

DE159WA

Chatham Drive

DE128BE

Grangewood

DE159WB

Linton

DE159PR

Galloway Road

DE126QQ

Cedar Grove

DE159WP

Linton

DE126LL

Alexandra Road

DE126AB

Manor Gardens

DE128JP

Catton Lane

DE126NU

Ferny Close

DE128BU

Clifton Road

DE119GS

Croydon Close

DE128NH

Rosliston Road

DE119HY

Cross Street

DE159PW

Hall Lane

DE126JT

Occupation Road

DE126JP

Green Lane

DE126QH

Princess Avenue

DE128NR

The Ropewalk

DE128JQ

The Glebe

DE159TX

Caldwell Road

DE126RG

Coton Park

DE128DB

Main Street

DE126JJ

Burton Road

DE128ET

New Road

DE126RD

Coton Park

DE126PZ

Main Street

DE119HH

Castle Croft

DE126RJ

Cadley Lane

DE128ND

Bells End Road

DE128AZ

Coppice View

DE159XA

Eaves Close

DE159WR

Milford Street

DE119FZ

Hewer Drive

DE126RH

Highfields Close

DE119RU

Oak Close

DE159UY

Barnstone Road

DE159WS

Oakamoor Street

DE126RX

Caldwell Road

DE128JF

Yew Tree Road

DE128EA

Barns Court

DE159UT

Linton

DE126LH

Coronation Street

DE126NB

Bramble Walk

DE128NF

Bells End Road

DE126JN

Burton Road

DE119GU

Plymouth Walk

DE128HJ

Burton Road

DE128JJ

Knightswood Close

DE126NQ

Stoneyford Road

DE126RN

Sandy Lane

DE159WX

Linton

DE128DG

Chapmans Croft

DE159WQ

Marley Way

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.