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DE55 4HN

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Overview

Postcode DE55 4HN 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.1%
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 11,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% 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

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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 4HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanwick & Leabrooks near DE55 4HN 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
531
Population density
8,606.2 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
509
96.04%
Other White
11
2.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.57%
Indian
2
0.38%
Total population: 530

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
89
22.82%
No qualifications
80
20.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
18.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
42.06%
Owns outright
50
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
18.22%
Other social rented
18
8.41%
Social rents from council
8
3.74%
Total households: 214

Property prices in Somercotes

Median price£153,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £178K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £350,000.

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
Detached6£172,000£236
Semi-Detached31£160,000£190
Terraced14£130,000£146

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£205,000£170,000£127,500
2026£237,000£142,000£170,000
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£233£190£153
2026£232£177£177
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025142, Somercotes Hill, Alfreton, DE55 4HUTerracedFreehold£178,000
14 Feb 2025152, Somercotes Hill, Alfreton, DE55 4HUTerracedFreehold£114,000
20 Mar 2025263, Somercotes Hill, Alfreton, DE55 4HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£73,000
17 Mar 202586, Quarry Road, Alfreton, DE55 4HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£109,000
01 May 202622, Victoria Street, Alfreton, DE55 4HATerracedFreehold£87,500

Schools

In the DE55 4HN postcode area, located within Swanwick & Leabrooks, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 4HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySomerlea Park Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimarySomercotes Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRiddings Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 4HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DE55 4HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodMarket Place, Alfreton, DE55 4HTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miSutton News180 Somercotes Hill, Alfreton, DE55 4JSWalking directions to Sutton News
0.2 miBailey's Stores35 Birchwood Lane, Alfreton, DE55 4NDWalking directions to Bailey's Stores
0.2 miStop 'n' Shop46 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJWalking directions to Stop 'n' Shop
0.2 miR&D Newsagents55 Main Road, Alfreton, DE55 1LAWalking directions to R&D Newsagents

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,532
Band B£1,787
Band C£2,043
Band D£2,298
Band E£2,809
Band F£3,319
Band G£3,830
Band H£4,596

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 4HN, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 4HN

Is DE55 4HN (Swanwick & Leabrooks) safe?

The area around DE55 4HN 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 4HN?

The median sale price around DE55 4HN in Swanwick & Leabrooks is £153,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DE55 4HN?

There are 5 schools close to DE55 4HN, including Somerlea Park Junior School (Good), Somercotes Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Riddings Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE55 4HN?

DE55 4HN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.