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Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

England / East Midlands / South Derbyshire / Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

About

Castle Gresley, Overseal, and Coton form a cluster of villages in South Derbyshire, situated near the border with Leicestershire. The area is characterised by a mix of rural landscapes and small settlements, with farmland and woodland dominating the surroundings. The villages are connected by narrow country lanes, offering a quiet, semi-isolated feel while remaining within easy reach of larger towns like Swadlincote and Burton upon Trent.

Historically, the area was shaped by mining and agriculture, with remnants of its industrial past still visible in places like Overseal. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and primary schools, catering to close-knit communities. The nearby National Forest provides green spaces for walking and outdoor activities, adding to the area's appeal for those seeking a slower pace of life. Transport links include bus routes and proximity to the A444, balancing rural charm with accessibility.

Area overview

On average Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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 of residents in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton is £43,100 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £250,000 in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £732,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£365,000
Flats1£132,000
Semi-Detached66£225,000
Terraced24£165,500

10 years price trend in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

All postcodes in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE126BL

Shortheath

DE126LL

Alexandra Road

DE126RJ

Burton Road

DE128BH

Lullington Road

DE128BT

Clifton Road

DE128DA

Main Street

DE128EF

Lullington Road

DE128NP

Riverside

DE119HD

Burton Road

DE126NP

Acresford Road

DE126PA

Colliery Lane

DE128BY

Hawthorn Avenue

DE128DB

Clifton Road

DE128HE

Elmslea Avenue

DE128JQ

Catton Lane

DE128LY

Coton Road

DE159WY

Walton Road

DE119JF

High Cross

DE126JD

Hall Croft Avenue

DE126NQ

Stoneyford Road

DE126PG

Linton Heath

DE126QH

Princess Avenue

DE126RS

Church Lane

DE128JJ

Coton Lane

DE159NH

Spinney Lane

DE119AD

High Cross

DE119HP

Linton Road

DE119JQ

High Cross

DE126JH

Daisy Lane

DE128BD

Hunts Lane

DE128DF

Acresford Road

DE128DR

Blacksmiths Close

DE128EX

Coal Pit Lane

DE128JE

Main Street

DE159UA

Drakelow Road

DE119JH

High Cross

DE126JQ

Hall Croft Avenue

DE126JW

Burton Road

DE126LG

Main Street

DE126NR

Ashley Close

DE126PF

Linton Heath

DE126RE

Coton Park

DE126RG

Coton Park

DE126RN

Sandy Lane

DE126RT

Church Lane

DE128AP

Acresford Road

DE128EU

Mill Green Close

DE128NB

Drakelow Road

DE128NJ

Coton Road

DE159TX

Burton Road

DE119EN

Burton Road

DE119HW

Bass's Crescent

DE119JJ

Burton Road

DE126NN

Stoneyford Road

DE126RQ

Coton Croft

DE128ET

Burton Road

DE128HJ

Burton Road

DE128JA

Cauldwell Road

DE128JL

Coton Lane

DE128JN

Church Lane

DE128NW

Leedhams Croft

DE159WJ

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE159UJ

Coneygreave Drive

DE159UN

Parsons Way

DE159WB

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE159WZ

Walton Road

DE119EW

Burton Road

DE119GU

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE119HY

Bridge Street

DE126GZ

Forest View

DE126LB

Woodlands Road

DE126NT

Woodville Road

DE126PE

Green Lane

DE126PL

Emery Close

DE126RR

Church Lane

DE128JP

Catton Lane

DE128JX

Burton Road

DE126JY

Moira Road

DE126PJ

Patrick Close

DE126QG

Seal View

DE126RL

Sandy Lane

DE126RP

Coton Park

DE128JF

Catton Lane

DE128NE

Ladle End Lane

DE159WN

Walton Road

DE119JA

Home Farm Court

DE126JN

Burton Road

DE128EQ

Dag Lane

DE128EW

Little Liverpool

DE128HD

Church Street

DE128HF

Glebe Close

DE128HG

Church Croft

DE128ND

Bells End Road

DE159UF

Burton Road

DE159UT

Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE119FX

Burton Road

DE119FZ

Bath Road

DE119JD

Chapel Street

DE119JG

High Cross

DE126JX

Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.