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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton is £250,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £203,500 and £345,000. There are 6 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 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

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £266
Sales (last 12 months): 143
Typical range (middle 50%): £204K – £345K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£347,500£276
Semi-Detached45£240,000£263
Terraced34£190,000£232
Flats2£136,000£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269,995£155,475£125,000
2017£281,995£162,000£135,000
2018£285,000£160,000£132,500
2019£325,000£178,000£120,000
2020£317,500£188,000£144,500
2021£335,000£210,000£165,000
2022£364,950£219,500£170,000
2023£327,495£221,000£175,000
2024£325,000£225,000£180,125
2025£375,000£240,000£166,950
2026£372,500£240,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£179£151
2017£212£182£165
2018£221£181£166
2019£227£201£160
2020£232£211£177
2021£245£216£181
2022£276£250£208
2023£283£251£218
2024£278£241£210
2025£280£249£214
2026£268£256£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Derbyshire district.

Band A£1,560
Band B£1,820
Band C£2,080
Band D£2,340
Band E£2,860
Band F£3,379
Band G£3,899
Band H£4,679

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton

DE128HN

Coton Road

DE126QS

Duchess Close

DE128EQ

Dag Lane