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DE55 4PF

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Overview

Postcode DE55 4PF 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 average crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pye Bridge Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Somercotes & Pye Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from DE55 4PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 4PF 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DE55 4PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPye Bridge FieldsSmallWalking directions to Pye Bridge Fields

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
108.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.54(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.81(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.46(0%)
Other theft
7.46(+31%)
Public order
4.75(-31%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
96.03%
Other White
11
3.64%
Other Black
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.38%
No qualifications
64
25.2%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
41.91%
Owns with a mortgage
44
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.24%
Other social rented
13
9.56%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DE55 4PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 202526, Main Road, Alfreton, DE55 4NWTerracedFreehold£130,000
13 Feb 20258, River View, Alfreton, DE55 4PETerracedFreehold£139,000
06 Mar 2025Allvox, Pye Bridge Industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 4NXOtherFreehold£1,400,000

Schools

In the DE55 4PF postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DE55 4PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryIronville and Codnor Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miPrimaryRiddings Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

1.0 miPrimaryRiddings Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4PF, 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 003CE01019468
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2016-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DE55 4PF

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

The area around DE55 4PF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4PF?

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

What schools are near DE55 4PF?

There are 3 schools close to DE55 4PF, including Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School (Good), Riddings Junior School and Riddings Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DE55 4PF?

DE55 4PF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,052 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering DE55 4PF 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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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.