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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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 177.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
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
30.16(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.33(-43%)
Vehicle crime
6.8(+63%)
Public order
5.23(-25%)
Other theft
4.97(-14%)
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

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £732,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton 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 Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£395,000
Semi-Detached61£230,000
Terraced26£165,500

10 years median price trend in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.

All postcodes in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE159UZ

Linton

DE126NB

Bramble Walk

DE128HA

Church Street

DE126BQ

Foxley Chase

DE126LS

Woodlands Road

DE126QP

Warren Drive

DE126QY

Medham Avenue

DE128BE

Grangewood

DE128EZ

Church Street

DE126RY

Cauldwell Road

DE128DE

Dog Lane

DE128HR

Oak Tree Close

DE126PH

Emery Close

DE126LH

Coronation Street

DE126LR

Woodlands Crescent

DE126LU

Woodville Road

DE126PW

Winchester Drive

DE128JU

Burton Road

DE159WQ

Marley Way

DE119HX

Bridge Street

DE126QJ

The Close

DE128AR

Gorsey Lane

DE126JT

Occupation Road

DE128JR

Holdon Croft

DE126JE

Gorsey Leys

DE126PD

Linton Heath

DE126QR

Fernlea Drive

DE128DD

Holly Bush Close

DE128HZ

Lullington Road

DE128LB

Vicarage Walk

DE126JL

Burton Road

DE126LT

Stanleigh Road

DE126RU

Cauldwell Road

DE159QE

Park Close

DE119RU

Oak Close

DE126NS

Kesbrook Drive

DE128AS

Gunby Hill

DE128DY

Colliery Lane

DE128EY

Chapel Street

DE128LN

Croxall Road

DE159TY

Drakelow Road

DE159WU

Linton

DE119HN

Basss Crescent

DE119JP

Cedar Road

DE126HY

Acresford Road

DE128BZ

Main Street

DE128NH

Rosliston Road

DE128NR

The Ropewalk

DE119HE

Hillside Road

DE126LJ

Edward Street

DE126NW

Bailey Avenue

DE126RD

Coton Park

DE128AT

Grangewood Road

DE126PN

Helston Close

DE128EA

Barns Court

DE159WX

Linton

DE126JJ

Burton Road

DE128EJ

Coton Lane

DE128LZ

Main Street

DE159WH

Glenfield Road

DE119JW

Pine Walk

DE126PP

Winchester Drive

DE126QN

Greenfield Drive

DE159WR

Linton

DE126PY

Pear Tree Drive

DE128DW

Manor Drive

DE128ED

Dag Lane

DE128JD

Linton Road

DE119HU

Linton Road

DE119JL

Fields Lane

DE126NX

Tithebarn Drive

DE126QS

Duchess Close

DE128BU

Clifton Road

DE128EG

Main Street

DE128HB

Church Street

DE159UG

Drakelow Road

DE119ES

Mount Road

DE126QF

Chesterfield Drive

DE126AX

Mitre Close

DE126RF

Coton Park

DE159UH

Fallow Drive

DE126NF

Lullington Road

DE159UQ

Station Close

DE159US

Ashwell Road

DE159UY

Barnstone Road

DE119HG

Arthur Street

DE126PB

Colliery Lane

DE159WE

Linton

DE159WP

Linton

DE126LW

Lullington Mews

DE126NU

Ferny Close

DE128BS

Clifton Road

DE128NL

Coton Road

DE126HX

Acresford Road

DE128JB

Linton Road

DE159UP

Sidings Drive

DE126LL

Alexandra Road

DE119EG

Swadlincote Lane

DE119JE

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126AU

Dawn Field

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.