Postcode DE55 4BU is located in a minor urban area, within the Ironville & Riddings ward of Amber Valley in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Somercotes & Pye Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 2.3 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 925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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 per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 4BU.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 4BU 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riddings Park | Large | Walking directions to Riddings Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Ironville & Riddings area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £241,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ironville & Riddings
In the DE55 4BU postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Newlands Newsagent and Off Licence | 1 Newlands Road, Alfreton, DE55 4EQ | Walking directions to Newlands Newsagent and Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Bains Supermarket | 22 George Street, Alfreton, DE55 4AU | Walking directions to Bains Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Extra | 136 Greenhill Lane, Alfreton, DE55 4EX | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.