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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

DE128BN

Croft Close

DE128EG

Main Street

DE128EE

Coton Lane

DE128JN

Church Lane

DE126RQ

Coton Croft

DE159UA

Walton Road

DE159WG

Frampton Street

DE159UR

Linton

DE159QE

Park Close

DE119ES

Mount Road

DE126PP

Winchester Drive

DE128HD

Elms Road

DE128DR

Blacksmiths Close

DE126RT

Church Lane

DE128JH

Chapel Croft

DE119JA

Home Farm Court

DE159WF

Linton

DE128BW

Stanley Close

DE128JB

Linton Road

DE159WY

Walton Road

DE126NS

Kesbrook Drive

DE119AD

Crown Mews

DE128DF

Church Street

DE128EY

Chapel Street

DE126BN

Shortheath

DE159WZ

Whitwell Drive

DE159UD

Rosliston Road South

DE119HS

Linton Road

DE128AR

Gorsey Lane

DE126LF

Victoria Court

DE126QR

Fernlea Drive

DE159WU

Shirland Close

DE126LU

Woodville Road

DE159NH

Spinney Lane

DE126NY

Cross Close

DE159WJ

Haddon Drive

DE119JE

Mount Pleasant Road

DE128DA

Main Street

DE128NW

Leedhams Croft

DE119FX

Hewer Drive

DE126RU

Cauldwell Road

DE128HB

Church Street

DE126BQ

Foxley Chase

DE159UE

Rosliston Road

DE128LL

Coton Road

DE126RS

Church Lane

DE126LE

Royal Lane

DE128HA

Church Street

DE128NN

Orchard Close

DE128EF

Clifton Road

DE119EJ

Appleby Glade

DE126JG

Woodville Road

DE159WN

Leawood Gardens

DE126NW

Bailey Avenue

DE159US

Ashwell Road

DE126LZ

Rosedene View

DE126LD

Alexandra Court

DE159WE

Linton

DE126AU

Dawn Field

DE128BH

Grangewood

DE126QA

Main Street

DE119JL

Fields Lane

DE128EP

Lullington Road

DE159TU

Caldwell Road

DE159XD

Linton

DE126PY

Pear Tree Drive

DE119JQ

Mount Pleasant Road

DE126LQ

Burton Road

DE128JL

Main Street

DE128NP

Riverside

DE119EL

Cadley Lane

DE128LR

Rosliston Road

DE126QX

Weathernfield

DE126QF

Chesterfield Drive

DE126NJ

Clifton Close

DE126RY

Cauldwell Road

DE128LW

Catton Lane

DE119HG

Arthur Street

DE128EH

Seales

DE126PH

Emery Close

DE126PD

Linton Heath

DE126HY

Acresford Road

DE159UP

Sidings Drive

DE119EN

Boardman Industrial Estate

DE159UF

Rosliston Road

DE126LA

Acresford Road

DE119HX

Bridge Street

DE126QW

Hillside Road

DE128HE

Elmslea Avenue

DE119JP

Cedar Road

DE126AX

Mitre Close

DE126NL

Valley Road

DE126PA

Sealwood Lane

DE128BY

Hawthorn Avenue

DE126QN

Greenfield Drive

DE128JU

Burton Road

DE128BJ

Hunts Lane

DE126QG

Seal View

DE128HN

Coton Road

DE126QS

Duchess Close

Data Sources

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