Town Pop. 13,954

Living in Somercotes and Swanwick: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Somercotes and Swanwick is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 40/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the DE55 postcode district, Somercotes and Swanwick ranks 2nd. Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (89). Wider context for the surrounding area: DE55 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 782 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 203 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 157 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 151 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Other theft 99 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 326 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 103 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 74 crimes
  3. 3 Vicarage Mews 62 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 10 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
68
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good2Ungraded
  • Alfreton Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Alfreton Park Community Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Croft Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • David Nieper AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ironville and Codnor Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Leys Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Riddings Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Somercotes Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Somerlea Park Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Swanwick Hall SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital6 mi
Queens Medical Centre11 mi
Royal Derby Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,264 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Amber Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 281 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.4%Student2.6%Other inactive13.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.4%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary38.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership67.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Amber Valley · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Alfreton 1.6 mi
Ambergate 4.5 mi
Langley Mill 4.5 mi
J28 M1 2.8 mi
J28 M1 2.9 mi
J27 M1 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 58
Takeaways Ample 18
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 91
Detached £284,000 28
Semi-detached £187,500 40
Terraced £125,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£115k £182k £251k £318k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pye Bridge 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Amber Valley) 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Wingfield 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Heage 53 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Somercotes and Swanwick a nice place to live?

Somercotes and Swanwick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Somercotes and Swanwick is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Somercotes and Swanwick?

Somercotes and Swanwick has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 1,718 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Somercotes and Swanwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Somercotes and Swanwick are Alfreton Nursery School, Alfreton Park Community Special School and Croft Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Somercotes and Swanwick in total.

What are house prices like in Somercotes and Swanwick?

The current median house price in Somercotes and Swanwick is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £284,000, semi-detached £187,500, terraced £125,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 91 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Somercotes and Swanwick in context

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Postcode districts in Somercotes and Swanwick

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