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DE55 4HG

Wimsey Way

Somercotes

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Overview

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 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £50,365 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Swanwick & Leabrooks has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,954 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Swanwick & Leabrooks has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £50,365 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 4HG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
965.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.89(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.27(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.25(-57%)
Public order
6.04(-13%)
Vehicle crime
4.83(+17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
99.62%
Other White
1
0.38%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
51
22.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.77%
No qualifications
40
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
51.72%
Owns with a mortgage
41
35.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.34%
Shared ownership
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Somercotes

Median price£154,500
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £192K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (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
Detached10£273,750£223
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025108, Sleetmoor Lane, Alfreton, DE55 1RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£283,000
12 Jun 2026121, Sleetmoor Lane, Alfreton, DE55 1RESemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
03 Oct 202523, Belvoir Way, Alfreton, DE55 1SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
17 Jun 202615, Sleetmoor Lane, Alfreton, DE55 1RBDetachedFreehold£310,000
11 Jun 202640, Sleetmoor Lane, Alfreton, DE55 1RBTerracedFreehold£142,500

Schools

In the DE55 4HG postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 4HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySomercotes Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySomerlea Park Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miNot applicableSwanwick School and Sports CollegeCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DE55 4HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE55 4HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandNottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miStop 'n' Shop46 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJWalking directions to Stop 'n' Shop
0.3 miAldiNottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JHWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miR&D Newsagents55 Main Road, Alfreton, DE55 1LAWalking directions to R&D Newsagents
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodMarket Place, Alfreton, DE55 4HTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4HG, 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)Swanwick & LeabrooksE02004032
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Amber Valley 004BE01019470
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2007-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 4HG

Is DE55 4HG (Swanwick & Leabrooks) safe?

The area around DE55 4HG records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DE55 4HG?

The median sale price around DE55 4HG in Somercotes is £154,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE55 4HG?

There are 11 schools close to DE55 4HG, including Somercotes Infant and Nursery School (Good), Somerlea Park Junior School (Good) and Swanwick School and Sports College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE55 4HG?

DE55 4HG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,954 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DE55 4HG (Swanwick & Leabrooks) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering DE55 4HG 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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