Postcode DE55 9FT 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 207.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 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 207.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £39,607 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DE55 9FT.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge near DE55 9FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alfreton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Somercotes
In the DE55 9FT postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DE55 9FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Stop 'n' Shop | 46 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 4JJ | Walking directions to Stop 'n' Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Bailey's Stores | 35 Birchwood Lane, Alfreton, DE55 4ND | Walking directions to Bailey's Stores |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Market Place, Alfreton, DE55 4HT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Amber Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.