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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

DE126PS

Sycamore Close

DE119JD

Mount Pleasant Road

DE119JG

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126LY

Harley Court

DE128HL

Burton Road

DE126QU

Maitland Road

DE128BX

Clifton Road

DE159UR

Linton

DE159WA

Chatham Drive

DE119HZ

Chapel Street

DE126QE

The Crest

DE126RX

Caldwell Road

DE128DG

Chapmans Croft

DE159WW

Thorneywood Road

DE159XB

Holt Lane

DE126NY

Cross Close

DE126QW

Hillside Road

DE128BJ

Hunts Lane

DE128EP

Lullington Road

DE128JH

Chapel Croft

DE128LR

Rosliston Road

DE159PW

Hall Lane

DE159WT

Linton

DE119EP

Burton Road

DE119GY

Bath Road

DE119HH

Castle Croft

DE126NZ

Lambersitch Drive

DE126PZ

Main Street

DE126QD

The Crest

DE128BL

Hunts Lane

DE128BP

Clifton Road

DE128NA

Station Lane

DE128NF

Bells End Road

DE159XA

Linton

DE119GS

Croydon Close

DE119HQ

Burton Road

DE126NJ

Clifton Close

DE128ER

Little Liverpool

DE128JY

Burton Road

DE128LP

Coton Road

DE159UE

Rosliston Road

DE119EJ

Appleby Glade

DE119GT

Glasgow Close

DE126QX

Weathernfield

DE128EH

Seales

DE128JW

Main Street

DE159TU

Caldwell Road

DE126LA

Acresford Road

DE126RB

Hillside Road

DE126JF

Hallcroft Avenue

DE126LN

Manor School View

DE126NL

Valley Road

DE126QL

High Street

DE128BG

Grangewood

DE126RH

Highfields Close

DE128LL

Coton Road

DE128NN

Orchard Close

DE159FU

Hare Park

DE128NQ

Rosliston Road

DE159UD

Rosliston Road South

DE159WF

Linton

DE119HB

Burton Road

DE126QA

Main Street

DE128BN

Croft Close

DE126QB

Park Close

DE126RA

Hillside Road

DE128BW

Stanley Close

DE128JG

Yew Tree Gardens

DE159WS

Oakamoor Street

DE119ER

Knob Fields

DE126AB

Manor Gardens

DE126QQ

Cedar Grove

DE159WG

Frampton Street

DE159NQ

Gretton Close

DE126JG

Woodville Road

DE128DZ

Little Liverpool

DE128HY

The Chase

DE119EL

Cadley Lane

DE126JR

Sealwood Lane

DE126LF

Victoria Court

DE126QT

Malcote Mews

DE119HF

Arnold Close

DE126JP

Green Lane

DE126LQ

Burton Road

DE126LZ

Rosedene View

DE128LW

Catton Lane

DE159PR

Galloway Road

DE126LE

Royal Lane

DE128ES

Mill Street

DE126LX

Woodville Road

DE126PR

Charlton Close

DE128HN

Coton Road

DE159WL

Linton

DE119HS

Linton Road

DE126BN

Shortheath

DE126LD

Alexandra Court

DE128AZ

Coppice View

DE128NG

Harbin Road

DE126JB

Moira Road

DE128EE

Coton Lane

Data Sources

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