West Way Somercotes, Amber Valley
37 addresses across 25 postcodes (DE55), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 601568.
- Flood: 19 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Amber Valley costs £2,408 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 88% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Alfreton, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 139 to 144 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Somercotes Medical Centre, about 290 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2018 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN DE55 4QJ | Other | £8,900,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Oct 2017 | ALFRETON DELIVERY OFFICE DE55 4QS | Other | £29,123 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Sep 2017 | AMBER PRECAST LTD DE55 4QJ | Other | £1,487,246 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Sep 2017 | AMBER PRECAST LTD DE55 4QJ | Other | £1,487,246 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Nov 2016 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN DE55 4QJ | Other | £7,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jun 2015 | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN DE55 4QJ | Other | £6,750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Amber Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,408 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,605 | £1,873 | £2,140 | £2,408 | £2,943 | £3,478 | £4,013 | £4,815 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (80% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Sleetmoor Lane Somercotes: up to 12 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- J D C International, 90, Nottingham Road, Alfreton: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to rear of 27-41 Main Road Leabrooks: up to 18 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 19 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE55 4QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| DE55 4HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9GD | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| DE55 1NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 4QS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 4WB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 4ZR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 4ZX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9DX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9ES | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9FE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9FF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DE55 9FG | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| DE55 9FH | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| DE55 9FX | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| DE55 9GQ | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 139 m and 144 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE55 4HQ | 94% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| DE55 4QJ | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| DE55 4QS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alfreton 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ambergate 39,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Langley Mill 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wimsey Way Cotes Park | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alfreton Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 28.4 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Somercotes Medical Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellcare Partnership Limited | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Ripley Hospital Utc | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Heanor and Langley Mill Police SNT | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stop N Shop Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,450 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.8 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Somerlea Park 4.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pennytown Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Sleetmoor Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Nix's Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Colliery Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Pye Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 37 |
2 of the street's 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Amber Valley: see them on the Amber Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Somerlea Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leys Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| David Nieper Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alfreton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Croft Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Riddings Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Copthorne Community Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen) DE55 4QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| KFC DE55 4HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Amber Valley Fitness Centre DE55 4HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Exempt | |
| The Hanger (incorporating The Landing Pad) DE55 4JJ | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited DE55 4JN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Card Factory DE55 4HQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Well Pharmacy DE55 4JJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Stop 'n' Shop DE55 4JJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Iceland DE55 4JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Bellas Bites DE55 4JJ | Mobile caterer | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Apr 2026 |
| B&M Stores DE55 4JJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Greggs DE55 4LQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Starbucks Coffee DE55 4HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurants DE55 7FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Somercotes Parish Hall DE55 4LY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (100); On or near West Way (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DE55 4QJ: 11 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- DE55 4HQ: 2 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- DE55 9GD: 2 addresses
- DE55 1NG: 1 address
- DE55 4QS: 1 address
- DE55 4WB: 1 address
- DE55 4ZR: 1 address
- DE55 4ZX: 1 address
- DE55 9BH: 1 address
- DE55 9DB: 1 address
- DE55 9DW: 1 address
- DE55 9DX: 1 address
- DE55 9DY: 1 address
- DE55 9DZ: 1 address
- DE55 9EA: 1 address
- DE55 9EB: 1 address
- DE55 9EE: 1 address
- DE55 9ES: 1 address
- DE55 9FD: 1 address
- DE55 9FE: 1 address
- DE55 9FF: 1 address
- DE55 9FG: 1 address
- DE55 9FH: 1 address
- DE55 9FX: 1 address
- DE55 9GQ: 1 address
Nearby streets
Nottingham Road · Birchwood Way · Pennytown Court · Wheatley Avenue · Belvoir Way · Coupland Place · Wimsey Way · Warwick Court
All the streets in DE55 and across Amber Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.