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Somercotes & Pye Bridge

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. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Somercotes & Pye Bridge Population

7,475

Population density

1,094.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,924

92.68%

Other White

308

4.12%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.51%

Chinese

0.36%

Other

0.29%

Total population: 7,471

Economics

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

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

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Somercotes & Pye Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Somercotes & Pye Bridge over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	22	£130,000	£90,200	£120,000	£148,213	£199,750
Detached	6	£234,750	£155,000	£197,375	£261,250	£330,000
Semi-Detached	29	£173,500	£129,500	£142,500	£200,000	£244,600
Flats	2	£88,500	£82,650	£85,250	£91,750	£94,350

10 years median price trend in Somercotes & Pye Bridge

All postcodes in Somercotes & Pye Bridge

DE554QR

Ashfield Avenue

DE554HB

Leabrooks Road

DE554BT

Nottingham Lane

DE557GU

Roberts Drive

DE559FD

West Way

DE554JG

Nottingham Road

DE559EA

West Way

DE554DX

Saxelby Close

DE557FR

Pease Hill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail