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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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £149,950 in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Somercotes in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£235,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached30£171,750
Terraced19£130,000

10 years median price trend in Somercotes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somercotes.

All postcodes in Somercotes

DE559GB

Somercotes

DE554ZX

West Way

DE551SH

Sleetmoor Lane

DE554LR

Wimsey Way

DE554PE

River View

DE554LP

Lower Somercotes

DE554QR

Ashfield Avenue

DE554NT

Norman Road

DE554LG

Springfield Crescent

DE554JE

Bank Street

DE559FT

Somercotes

DE559DU

West Way

DE554JX

Somercotes Hill

DE557FQ

Keys Road

DE554NY

Main Road

DE554WB

West Way

DE554LB

Ward Drive

DE554NJ

Cotes Park Lane

DE554LD

Windmill Rise

DE554TF

Bonnington Drive

DE559ES

West Way

DE554TJ

Haston Drive

DE557FA

Hockley Way

DE554JG

Nottingham Road

DE551LW

James Street

DE554FP

Somercotes

DE554HX

Somercotes Hill

DE551LG

Bridle Lane

DE559GH

Somercotes

DE554JR

Philipway

DE554DU

Quarry Way

DE554JP

Thurston Avenue

DE559BH

West Way

DE554TE

Somercotes Hill

DE554GE

Somercotes

DE554LY

Nottingham Road

DE554TH

Everest Drive

DE559DW

West Way

DE554LJ

Douglas Road

DE554QJ

West Way

DE559EA

West Way

DE557RL

Monk Road

DE554LE

Baker Close

DE554NR

Bramley Street

DE559EB

West Way

DE554QS

West Way

DE559GD

Somercotes

DE554QQ

Birchwood Way

DE559FF

West Way

DE554LH

Springfield Crescent

DE554NS

Lower Somercotes

DE554AW

Welbeck Close

DE554FF

Somercotes

DE554NU

Pye Bridge Industrial Estate

DE554GR

Cotes Park Lane

DE554LN

Castle Drive

DE551SB

Tower Close

DE554HG

Wimsey Way

DE554FJ

Somercotes

DE554HA

Victoria Street

DE554HT

Market Place

DE551SE

Warwick Court

DE554HQ

Nottingham Road

DE554HU

Somercotes Hill

DE551LT

Main Road

DE554LZ

Birchwood Lane

DE554JB

Ralph Drive

DE559DY

West Way

DE554PD

Lower Somercotes

DE559GJ

Somercotes

DE554HL

Blackstone Close

DE554FN

Somercotes

DE554HN

Farm Close

Data Sources

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