Postcode DE55 7GN 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 very high crime levels, with around 265.4 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 265.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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 270 ft away from DE55 7GN.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 7GN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £157,250 in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £138,500 |
10 years price trend in Somercotes
In the DE55 7GN postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Leys Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodbridge Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | David Nieper Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.