Postcode DE55 4HG 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 high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £50,365 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £50,365 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 4HG.
Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 4HG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 4HG postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 4HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Stop 'n' Shop | 46 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJ | Walking directions to Stop 'n' Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | R&D Newsagents | 55 Main Road, Alfreton, DE55 1LA | Walking directions to R&D Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 4HT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.