Postcode DE55 4GA 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 92.0 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 1.7 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 92.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 4GA.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 4GA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riddings Park | Large | Walking directions to Riddings Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Somercotes
In the DE55 4GA postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 4GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sutton News | 180 Somercotes Hill, Alfreton, DE55 4JS | Walking directions to Sutton News |
| 0.2 mi | R&D Newsagents | 55 Main Road, Alfreton, DE55 1LA | Walking directions to R&D Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1 Swanwick Road, Alfreton, DE55 1LJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 4HT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 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.