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Somercotes

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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 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somercotes is £41,252 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
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Somercotes

Median price£154,500
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £192K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £370,000.

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
Detached10£273,750£223
Semi-Detached34£157,500£191
Terraced16£130,000£140

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£270,000£173,500£127,500
2026£285,000£153,000£147,750
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£263£198£153
2026£212£185£139
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Somercotes ward.

Local councillors

James Daniel Kerry

Somercotes - Elected 5 Jun 2025

Reform UK