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About

Somercotes ward lies in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, centred on the former mining village of the same name. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, with the main A38 road forming a significant transport route to the east. The landscape includes pockets of green space and the River Amber, which flows to the south of the main settlement. Industrial heritage is evident in the local architecture and the presence of former colliery sites now largely repurposed.

The ward extends to include the smaller settlement of Leabrooks. The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses and light industry. Riddings Park provides a large recreational area with sports facilities and woodland walks. The historical Somercotes Hill, a local landmark, offers views across the valley and is a reminder of the area's elevated position within the Erewash Valley.

Area overview

On average Somercotes has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somercotes is £41,224 per year. There are 2 schools in Somercotes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Somercotes

Median price£153,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £178K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Somercotes 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£172,000£236
Semi-Detached31£160,000£190
Terraced14£130,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Somercotes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somercotes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£108,500£78,250
2017£210,500£110,000£80,000
2018£188,500£117,500£87,000
2019£225,000£110,000£96,000
2020£242,500£122,500£86,500
2021£232,500£132,500£108,500
2022£245,000£140,000£112,500
2023£250,000£155,000£121,500
2024£240,000£162,000£122,500
2025£205,000£170,000£127,500
2026£237,000£142,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somercotes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somercotes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£113£108
2017£173£120£106
2018£206£131£108
2019£181£136£129
2020£200£136£109
2021£189£155£145
2022£281£170£147
2023£232£169£158
2024£229£171£151
2025£233£190£153
2026£232£177£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somercotes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Somercotes

What is the average house price in Somercotes?

The median sale price in Somercotes is £153,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Somercotes?

Somercotes has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Somercotes?

Somercotes scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Somercotes sits around rank 6,343 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Somercotes?

The average household income in Somercotes is around £41,224 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Somercotes?

Somercotes is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Daniel Kerry (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Somercotes

DE554NN

Cotes Park Lane

DE554HP

Brenden Close

DE551RE

Sleetmoor Lane

DE559FX

Somercotes

DE554JS

Somercotes Hill

DE551RG

Sleetmoor Lane

DE559DZ

West Way

DE554LF

Windmill Rise

DE554NG

Lower Birchwood

DE559FG

West Way

DE551LY

James Street

DE551RB

Sleetmoor Lane

DE554NB

Queen Street

DE551LB

Sherwood Street

DE554HB

Leabrooks Road

DE554ZR

West Way

DE559EE

West Way

DE551ND

Hilton Park Drive

DE553ZU

Somercotes

DE554LW

Smedley Avenue

DE554TD

Somercotes Hill

DE551RL

Leamoor Avenue

DE554HD

High Street

DE554NZ

Erewash Street

DE554LL

Riber Avenue

DE559AB

West Way

DE554JF

Mill Street

DE554FR

Jepson Close

DE554JL

Froggett Close

DE554JJ

Nottingham Road

DE559FU

Somercotes

DE554NP

Beauchief Gardens

DE551NB

Mason Way

DE554JD

Brenden Avenue

DE554TB

Pennytown Court

DE554GB

James Avenue

DE551ZP

West Way

DE554UE

West Way

DE554PF

Doublet Close

DE554ND

Birchwood Lane

DE559FE

West Way

DE551SD

Warwick Road

DE554FW

Somercotes

DE554NQ

Lower Somercotes

DE559FD

West Way

DE554LT

Langley Avenue

DE557RA

Venture Crescent

DE559FH

West Way

DE554JQ

Peterway

DE551NG

West Way

DE554NW

Main Road

DE554JW

Stanley Street

DE554TG

Burke Drive

DE554JH

Nottingham Road

DE557GN

Nixs Hill

DE554TL

Thurston Avenue

DE554JU

Bowns Yard

DE554FL

Somercotes

DE551RA

Coupland Place

DE554PA

Cotes Park Lane

DE554QH

Garnham Close

DE554LA

Parkside

DE554PS

Wimsey Way

DE557RB

Whites Close

DE554NF

Birchwood Lane

DE554HZ

Quarry Road

DE559GL

Somercotes

DE554NX

Pye Bridge Industrial Estate

DE554HY

Quarry Road

DE559DX

West Way

DE554GD

Oakes Close

DE551LE

Wood Street

DE554HH

Mill Street

DE554JY

Cinder Road

DE554NH

Birchwood Lane

DE554HW

New Street

DE551LA

Main Road

DE551SF

Belvoir Way

DE554TQ

Scott Drive

DE554NL

Wimsey Way

DE554LU

Wheatley Avenue

DE554HS

Hedley Close

DE554GA

Sarah Close

DE559DB

West Way

DE554LS

Wimsey Way

DE551RD

John Street

DE551SG

Ash Close

DE551LF

Albert Street

DE554LQ

Nottingham Road

DE551RF

Sleetmoor Lane

DE554NA

Bonsall Drive

DE551LD

Cemetery Road

DE554NE

Birchwood Lane

DE554JT

George Street

DE551LH

Chapel Street

DE554FQ

Somercotes

DE554JZ

Spencer Drive

DE554FG

Somercotes

DE554PL

Cotes Park Lane

DE554LX

Birchwood Crescent

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.