Postcode DE55 1LE is located in a minor urban area, within the Somercotes ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Swanwick & Leabrooks area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £39,500 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Swanwick & Leabrooks has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £39,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 1LE.
Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 1LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £157,250 in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £138,500 |
10 years price trend in Somercotes
In the DE55 1LE postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.