Ward Drive, Somercotes, Alfreton
House prices, sold prices and local information for DE55 4LB.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Ward Drive, Somercotes, Alfreton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £130,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £112,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Ward Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ward Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DE55 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £112,250 | 1 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Ward Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Ward Drive DE55 4LB | 1 Dec 2025 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Ward Drive DE55 4LB | 19 Oct 2018 | £94,500 | Semi-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, Ward Drive | £94,500 (Oct 2018) → £130,000 (Dec 2025) | +38% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Ward Drive
Crime
119 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ward Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Ward Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Riddings Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Somerlea Park Junior School 136 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School 92 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Swanwick School and Sports College 101 pupils | Community special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Swanwick Hall School 1,025 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Leys Junior School 160 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.5 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 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Langley Mill station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
- Kirkby in Ashfield station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Riddings Park (Adj, Park Side) 1 min walk
- Park Side (W-bound, Park Side) 2 min walk
- Springfield Crescent (N-bound, Springfield Crescent) 2 min walk
- Spencer Drive (S-bound, Spencer Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Jessop Medical Practice
Greenhill Prim Care Ctr, Greenhill Lane, Alfreton · 0.3 mi - Somercotes Medical Centre
22 Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton · 0.7 mi - Jacksdale Medical Centre
8 Main Road, Jacksdale, Nottingham · 1.6 mi - Limes Medical Centre
Limes Avenue, Alfreton · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Greenhill Lane · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Somercotes · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Leabrooks · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Alfreton · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Riddings Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Wellcare Partnership Limited · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Swanwick Dental Practice · 1.5 mi
- Jacksdale Dental Centre · 1.6 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 652 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,479 |
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 Ward Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 47.3% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 45.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 3.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 19.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.3% | 28.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 17.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.1% | 10.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 14.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 44.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.4% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Amber Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 40% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.2% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.2% | 16.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 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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