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DE55 4GH

Somercotes

Amber Valley

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Overview

Postcode DE55 4GH 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 very high crime levels, with around 217.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,240 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.7%

Approximately 38.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 4GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 4GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Alfreton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DE55 4GH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Alfreton

N/A

Walking directions to Alfreton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
174.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.72(+201%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.49(+146%)
Shoplifting
35.05(+303%)
Public order
26.47(+283%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.32(+227%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
93.04%
Other White
15
6.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.43%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
29.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
20.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.75%
Apprenticeship
16
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
27
22.69%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.85%
Owns outright
22
18.49%
Social rents from council
19
15.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.97%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Somercotes

Median price£154,000
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £192K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Somercotes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£262,500£228
Semi-Detached34£157,500£191
Terraced16£130,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Somercotes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somercotes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£108,500£78,250
2017£210,500£110,000£80,000
2018£188,500£117,500£87,000
2019£225,000£110,000£96,000
2020£242,500£122,500£86,500
2021£232,500£132,500£108,500
2022£245,000£140,000£112,500
2023£250,000£155,000£121,500
2024£240,000£162,000£122,500
2025£270,000£173,500£127,500
2026£285,000£153,000£147,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somercotes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somercotes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£113£108
2017£173£120£106
2018£206£131£108
2019£181£136£129
2020£200£136£109
2021£189£155£145
2022£281£170£147
2023£232£169£158
2024£229£171£151
2025£263£198£153
2026£212£185£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somercotes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Somercotes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20253, Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4HQDetachedFreehold£235,000
25 Nov 2025Unit 1B, Wimsey Way, Alfreton, DE55 4LSOtherFreehold£300,000
25 Nov 2025Major House, Wimsey Way, Alfreton, DE55 4LSOtherFreehold£936,000

Schools

In the DE55 4GH postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 4GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLeys Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySomercotes Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miSecondaryDavid Nieper AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE55 4GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE55 4GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiNottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JHWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miIcelandNottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miOne Stop141 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7FLWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miStop 'n' Shop46 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJWalking directions to Stop 'n' Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district.

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DE55 4GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Daniel Kerry

Somercotes - Elected 5 Jun 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Linsey Farnsworth

Amber Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictAmber ValleyE07000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyAmber ValleyE14001066
WardSomercotesE05014706
ParishSomercotesE04002692
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Somercotes & Pye BridgeE02004031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Amber Valley 003EE01019471
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2026-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 4GH

Is DE55 4GH (Somercotes & Pye Bridge) safe?

The area around DE55 4GH records about 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DE55 4GH?

The median sale price around DE55 4GH in Somercotes is £154,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE55 4GH?

There are 10 schools close to DE55 4GH, including Leys Junior School (Good), Somercotes Infant and Nursery School (Good) and David Nieper Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DE55 4GH?

The closest station to DE55 4GH is Alfreton, about 1,415 m away.

How deprived is the area around DE55 4GH?

DE55 4GH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE55 4GH (Somercotes & Pye Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering DE55 4GH is Linsey Farnsworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Daniel Kerry (Reform UK).

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