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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 64 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
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

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 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
Terraced35£165,000
Semi-Detached62£235,000
Flats1£122,000
Detached63£360,000

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

DE159NQ

Gretton Close

DE126LG

Main Street

DE126NZ

Lambersitch Drive

DE126PG

Linton Heath

DE126RF

Coton Park

DE159WD

Linton

DE128JE

New Street

DE119EP

Burton Road

DE126PR

Charlton Close

DE159UL

Coneygreave Drive

DE128LY

Main Street

DE159UJ

Galloway Road

DE119HU

Linton Road

DE126PS

Sycamore Close

DE128HZ

Lullington Road

DE119GY

Bath Road

DE159UH

Fallow Drive

DE128AP

Burton Road

DE126PE

Linton Heath

DE126JY

Jackson Close

DE119HW

Basss Crescent

DE119EG

Swadlincote Lane

DE126LB

Alice Gardens

DE119ER

Knob Fields

DE159FU

Hare Park

DE128BP

Clifton Road

DE119HB

Burton Road

DE126LX

Woodville Road

DE159UN

Parsons Way

DE128BL

Hunts Lane

DE119HP

Linton Road

DE128BX

Clifton Road

DE128NA

Station Lane

DE128NL

Coton Road

DE128NJ

Standing Butts Close

DE126NT

Marlwood Park

DE126NR

Ashley Close

DE128EU

Mill Green Close

DE128NQ

Rosliston Road

DE128BZ

Main Street

DE126NP

Squirrel Walk

DE128JY

Burton Road

DE128BD

The Broomhills

DE126QJ

The Close

DE126QB

Park Close

DE159XB

Holt Lane

DE119HZ

Chapel Street

DE126LJ

Edward Street

DE126JR

Sealwood Lane

DE126QE

The Crest

DE128ES

Mill Street

DE126JQ

Poplar Close

DE128LP

Coton Road

DE119JD

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126QP

Warren Drive

DE128AS

Gunby Hill

DE128HG

Church Croft

DE128HY

The Chase

DE128EZ

Church Street

DE119JH

High Cross

DE159WL

Linton

DE126NN

Valley Road

DE126JX

Park Road

DE126PB

Colliery Lane

DE119HD

Burton Road

DE159WH

Glenfield Road

DE126RE

Coton Park

DE126JH

Daisy Lane

DE126LN

Manor School View

DE119HQ

Burton Road

DE126NF

Lullington Road

DE119GT

Glasgow Close

DE159WT

Rowthorn Street

DE119HN

Basss Crescent

DE128BS

Clifton Road

DE128LZ

Main Street

DE128EX

Coal Pit Lane

DE126JE

Gorsey Leys

DE128NB

Drakelow Road

DE119JG

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126NG

Lullington Road

DE119EW

Burton Road

DE126RA

Hillside Road

DE119HF

Arnold Close

DE126JL

Burton Road

DE126RL

Sandy Lane

DE126RB

Hillside Road

DE126LS

Woodlands Road

DE159UZ

Bradway Lane

DE126QD

The Crest

DE126NX

Tithebarn Drive

DE128LB

Vicarage Walk

DE126QY

Medham Avenue

DE126RR

Main Street

DE128DE

Dog Lane

DE128JR

Holdon Croft

DE126PN

Helston Close

DE159UG

Drakelow Road

DE128HR

Oak Tree Close

DE126PL

Windsor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.