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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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 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
Detached54£395,000
Semi-Detached60£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

DE128BT

Woolstitch Park

DE128DA

Main Street

DE126BL

Shortheath

DE126RJ

Cadley Lane

DE128BH

Grangewood

DE128EF

Clifton Road

DE128NP

Riverside

DE126NP

Squirrel Walk

DE126PA

Sealwood Lane

DE128JQ

The Glebe

DE128LY

Main Street

DE159WY

Walton Road

DE119HD

Burton Road

DE128BY

Hawthorn Avenue

DE128DB

Main Street

DE128HE

Elmslea Avenue

DE126NQ

Stoneyford Road

DE126PG

Linton Heath

DE128JJ

Knightswood Close

DE119JF

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126JD

Moira Road

DE126QH

Princess Avenue

DE126RS

Church Lane

DE159NH

Spinney Lane

DE119HP

Linton Road

DE128BD

The Broomhills

DE126JH

Daisy Lane

DE159UA

Walton Road

DE159WD

Linton

DE119AD

Crown Mews

DE119JQ

Mount Pleasant Road

DE128DF

Church Street

DE128DR

Blacksmiths Close

DE128EX

Coal Pit Lane

DE128JE

New Street

DE126LG

Main Street

DE126RG

Coton Park

DE126RT

Church Lane

DE128AP

Burton Road

DE128EU

Mill Green Close

DE128NJ

Standing Butts Close

DE119JH

High Cross

DE126JQ

Poplar Close

DE126JW

Burton Road

DE126NR

Ashley Close

DE126PF

Linton Heath

DE126RE

Coton Park

DE126RN

Sandy Lane

DE128NB

Drakelow Road

DE159TX

Caldwell Road

DE119HW

Basss Crescent

DE126NN

Valley Road

DE126RQ

Coton Croft

DE128JA

Strawberry Lane

DE128JN

Church Lane

DE128NW

Leedhams Croft

DE159UN

Parsons Way

DE159WJ

Haddon Drive

DE159WZ

Whitwell Drive

DE119EN

Boardman Industrial Estate

DE119JJ

Mount Pleasant Road

DE128ET

New Road

DE128HJ

Burton Road

DE128JL

Main Street

DE159UJ

Galloway Road

DE159WB

Linton

DE119EW

Burton Road

DE119GU

Plymouth Walk

DE126NT

Marlwood Park

DE126PE

Linton Heath

DE126PL

Windsor Road

DE126RR

Main Street

DE128JX

Burton Road

DE119HY

Cross Street

DE126GZ

Forest View

DE126LB

Alice Gardens

DE128JP

Catton Lane

DE126JY

Jackson Close

DE128JF

Yew Tree Road

DE128NE

Ladle End Lane

DE159WN

Leawood Gardens

DE126PJ

Patrick Close

DE126QG

Seal View

DE126RL

Sandy Lane

DE126RP

Grange Farm Court

DE119JA

Home Farm Court

DE126JN

Burton Road

DE128HD

Elms Road

DE128HG

Church Croft

DE159XD

Linton

DE128EQ

Dag Lane

DE128EW

Little Liverpool

DE128HF

Glebe Close

DE128ND

Bells End Road

DE159UF

Rosliston Road

DE159UT

Linton

DE119FX

Hewer Drive

DE119FZ

Hewer Drive

DE126JX

Park Road

DE126NG

Lullington Road

Data Sources

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