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Somercotes & Pye Bridge

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About

Somercotes & Pye Bridge is a residential area situated in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire. The landscape is characterised by its industrial heritage, with former colliery sites and railway lines shaping the local geography. Housing consists primarily of post-war estates and older terraced homes, serving a close-knit community.

The area is defined by the River Erewash, which forms its eastern boundary with Nottinghamshire. Local life centres on practical amenities like schools, shops, and community centres. The surrounding land, once heavily mined, now includes reclaimed green spaces and fields, reflecting the area's transition from its industrial past.

Area overview

On average Somercotes & Pye Bridge has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 36.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year. There are 2 schools in Somercotes & Pye Bridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Somercotes & Pye Bridge is home to around 7,475 people, with a population density of about 1,094.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Somercotes & Pye Bridge Population
7,475
Population density
1,094.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.28(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.05(+89%)
Public order
12.84(+86%)
Shoplifting
11.91(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,924
92.68%
Other White
308
4.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.51%
Chinese
27
0.36%
Other
22
0.29%
Total population: 7,471

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,789
30.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
984
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
958
16.24%
Level 3 (A level)
893
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,898

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
810
24.65%
Owns outright
806
24.53%
Owns with a mortgage
728
22.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
465
14.15%
Social rents from council
391
11.9%
Total households: 3,286

Property prices in Somercotes & Pye Bridge

Median price£154,500
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £183K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (about £183 per square foot) in Somercotes & Pye Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Somercotes & Pye Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£175,000£236
Semi-Detached31£162,500£183
Terraced21£130,000£173
Flats1£82,000£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Somercotes & Pye Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somercotes & Pye Bridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,000£96,500£78,500
2017£184,500£101,000£75,000
2018£191,250£108,250£80,000
2019£161,000£125,000£95,000
2020£255,000£120,000£102,500
2021£213,000£127,500£124,000
2022£239,475£148,250£119,950
2023£230,000£143,500£114,000
2024£240,000£166,500£132,500
2025£209,750£170,000£134,500
2026£259,500£144,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somercotes & Pye Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somercotes & Pye Bridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£107£111
2017£182£119£94
2018£160£123£111
2019£174£139£127
2020£198£134£136
2021£197£149£148
2022£209£171£148
2023£225£164£158
2024£221£173£157
2025£227£183£170
2026£220£180£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somercotes & Pye Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Somercotes & Pye Bridge in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.