Tower Close, Somercotes, Alfreton
House prices, sold prices and local information for DE55 1SB.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Tower Close, Somercotes, Alfreton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 11 Mar 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £82,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 33% detached. Recorded sale prices on Tower Close range from £82,500 to £169,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Tower Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Tower Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DE55 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £82,750 | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Detached | 1 | £169,000 | 24 Feb 2017 |
Sold prices on Tower Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Tower Close DE55 1SB | 12 Jul 2024 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Tower Close DE55 1SB | 11 Mar 2022 | £82,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Tower Close DE55 1SB | 1 Dec 2017 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Tower Close DE55 1SB | 24 Feb 2017 | £169,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14, Tower Close | £83,000 (Dec 2017) → £82,500 (Mar 2022) | -1% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Tower Close
Crime
124 crimes were reported within about a mile of Tower Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Tower Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower Derwent in Derbyshire Flood alert area
- River Trent in Nottinghamshire Flood alert area
- River Erewash Tributaries in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Tower Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School 92 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Somerlea Park Junior School 136 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Riddings Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Swanwick School and Sports College 101 pupils | Community special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Leys Junior School 160 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Woodbridge Junior School 226 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| David Nieper Academy 810 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Alfreton station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Langley Mill station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
- Ambergate station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- High Street (adj, Nottingham Road) 1 min walk
- High Street (SW-bound, High Street) 1 min walk
- John Street (adj, Sleetmoor Lane) 2 min walk
- High Street (opp, Nottingham Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Somercotes Medical Centre
22 Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton · 0.1 mi - Jessop Medical Practice
Greenhill Prim Care Ctr, Greenhill Lane, Alfreton · 0.5 mi - Limes Medical Centre
Limes Avenue, Alfreton · 1.4 mi - Parkside Surgery
Alfreton Primary Care Ctr, Church Street, Alfreton · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Somercotes · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Alfreton · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Somercotes · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Leabrooks · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Wellcare Partnership Limited · 0.1 mi
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Riddings Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Alfreton Health Centre · 1.1 mi
- Swanwick Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 659 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,398 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 92% |
Share of homes across Amber Valley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Tower Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 97.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 47.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 45.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 96.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.1% | 3.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 19.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 19.4% | 14.3% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17% | 28.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 17.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 44.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.6% | 40% |
| No cars or vans in household | 33.2% | 16.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.7% | 31.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.5% | 11.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Amber Valley.
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Estate agents near Tower Close
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- Green & May 1.3 mi
- Homelet 1.3 mi
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