Postcode DE55 7FS is located in a minor urban area, within the Alfreton 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 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £31,900 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £31,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from DE55 7FS.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 7FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 in Alfreton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £326,450 |
| Flats | 1 | £154,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £171,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £149,950 |
10 years price trend in Alfreton
In the DE55 7FS postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Leys Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | David Nieper Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Woodbridge Junior School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.