Postcode NG16 5QA is located in a minor urban area, within the Ironville & Riddings 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 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 98 ft away from NG16 5QA.
Somercotes & Pye Bridge near NG16 5QA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Alfreton located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Ironville & Riddings area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £232,250 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £185,000 | £224 |
| Terraced | 29 | £127,500 | £154 |
| Flats | 2 | £112,500 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,000 | £125,500 | £86,500 |
| 2017 | £162,500 | £135,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £177,000 | £138,000 | £85,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £155,000 | £107,500 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £151,498 | £113,500 |
| 2021 | £227,500 | £155,000 | £116,625 |
| 2022 | £252,500 | £175,000 | £147,500 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £165,000 | £113,975 |
| 2024 | £247,500 | £184,000 | £153,500 |
| 2025 | £230,000 | £165,000 | £128,250 |
| 2026 | £271,000 | £195,975 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £153 | £132 |
| 2017 | £186 | £153 | £120 |
| 2018 | £213 | £152 | £115 |
| 2019 | £208 | £190 | £126 |
| 2020 | £206 | £188 | £154 |
| 2021 | £231 | £187 | £170 |
| 2022 | £246 | £201 | £179 |
| 2023 | £251 | £218 | £146 |
| 2024 | £256 | £221 | £181 |
| 2025 | £250 | £203 | £157 |
| 2026 | £192 | £235 | £186 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG16 5QA.
In the NG16 5QA postcode area, located within Somercotes & Pye Bridge, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG16 5QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Queen Street, Amber Valley, NG16 5NJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2 Selston Road, Jacksdale, Nottingham, NG16 5LF | 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.
Elected local representatives for NG16 5QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Philip Rose
Ironville & Riddings - Elected 1 May 2025
Linsey Farnsworth
Amber Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG16 5QA records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around NG16 5QA in Somercotes & Pye Bridge is £185,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to NG16 5QA, including Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School (Good), Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Riddings Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NG16 5QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 925 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Amber Valley covering NG16 5QA is Linsey Farnsworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Philip Rose (Independent).
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.