Postcode DE55 1LW is located in a minor urban area, within the Somercotes ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Somercotes & Pye Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £31,900 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Riddings Park.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,757 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £31,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 1LW.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 1LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 1LW postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.