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Clay Cross North

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About

Clay Cross North ward is situated in the north-eastern part of the Derbyshire district. The area includes the town of Clay Cross itself, along with the neighbouring settlements of Danesmoor and Stretton. The landscape here is characterised by rolling hills and former industrial land, reflecting its historical economic role. Residential areas consist primarily of post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes, providing a functional living environment for the local community.

The ward's history is deeply connected to the coal and iron industries, with the legacy of the Clay Cross Company still evident in the town's layout. A notable local feature is the Clay Cross Tunnel, through which the main railway line passes, a significant engineering work from the 19th century. Today, the area serves as a residential and local service centre, with several schools, parks, and shopping facilities catering to daily needs.

Area overview

On average Clay Cross North has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clay Cross North is £39,865 per year. There are 1 schools in Clay Cross North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clay Cross North is home to around 6,586 people, with a population density of about 730.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clay Cross North Population
6,586
Population density
730.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.37(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.94(+65%)
Public order
14.27(+106%)
Shoplifting
12.3(+42%)
Other theft
9.11(+60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,264
95.1%
Other White
101
1.53%
Irish
41
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.46%
Total population: 6,587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,359
24.42%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,215
21.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,045
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
830
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 5,566

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,036
32.38%
Owns with a mortgage
905
28.28%
Social rents from council
621
19.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
425
13.28%
Other social rented
147
4.59%
Total households: 3,200

Property prices in Clay Cross North

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £280K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Clay Cross North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clay Cross North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£299,998£260
Semi-Detached27£200,000£229
Terraced19£160,000£159
Flats1£116,500£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clay Cross North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clay Cross North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,000£87,000£115,000£86,250
2017£210,500£82,500£130,000£92,000
2018£215,995£87,000£147,995£122,000
2019£224,995£80,000£155,498£122,500
2020£245,000£171,998£142,500
2021£267,500£108,500£199,995£130,000
2022£290,000£99,950£216,995£120,000
2023£298,995£135,000£221,000£135,000
2024£295,500£121,500£215,000£125,000
2025£300,000£100,000£195,000£154,000
2026£270,000£205,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clay Cross North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clay Cross North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£153£129£96
2017£188£137£142£126
2018£189£128£186£140
2019£214£124£200£134
2020£223£188£158
2021£237£139£186£143
2022£259£175£244£146
2023£260£199£203£160
2024£254£194£243£148
2025£264£166£211£173
2026£268£223£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clay Cross North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clay Cross North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Clay Cross North

Is Clay Cross North safe?

Clay Cross North records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clay Cross North?

The median sale price in Clay Cross North is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Clay Cross North?

Clay Cross North has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Clay Cross North?

Clay Cross North scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clay Cross North sits around rank 10,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Clay Cross North?

The average household income in Clay Cross North is around £39,865 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clay Cross North?

Clay Cross North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jess Stokes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Clay Cross North

S459AP

Newmarket Lane

S459UH

Brassington Lane

S459EA

High Street

S459NA

East Street

S459AR

Newmarket Lane

S459US

Countess Bess Gardens

S459UN

Sydall Rise

S459BE

Guildford Close

S459TJ

John Street

S459JF

Copenhagen Road

S459LG

Grundy Road

S459PT

North Street

S459EG

High Street

S459LJ

King Street

S459PP

North Street

S459GQ

Jet Street

S459UE

St Lawrence Fold

S459RJ

Bridge Street

S459UJ

Devonshire Mews

S459QS

Rock Crescent

S459FD

Bloomery Way

S459JY

Trelawney Road

S459JE

Market Street

S459FL

Tupton Road

S459UD

Clay Terrace

S459JR

Thanet Street

S459LA

Elm Grove

S459LU

Hall Terrace

S459BH

Crabtree Close

S459UX

Clay Cross North

S426JE

Cooke Close

S459LN

Chavery Road

S459PJ

North Street

S459FG

Kenning Place

S459QW

Meadow Road

S459NR

Eldon Street

S459AG

Derby Road

S459LD

Bestwood Park

S459LE

Kenning Street

S459BF

Wingfield View

S459RD

Cromford Road

S459RF

Parkhouse Close

S459GW

Cypress Avenue

S426HZ

Woodland Way

S459JH

Bertrand Avenue

S459RH

Markham Rise

S459LQ

Pankhurst Place

S459NU

Bridge Street Industrial Estate

S459GZ

Acorn Drive

S426HT

Winster Close

S459NQ

John Street

S459DP

High Street

S459LB

Bestwood Park

S459JN

Broadleys

S459QY

Brook Street

S459QQ

Clay Cross North

S459QU

Woodthorpe Avenue

S426HJ

Ashover Road

S459EX

Farnsworth Lane

S426HF

Ashover Road

S459AF

High Street

S459BS

Church Avenue

S426JG

Russell Gardens

S426AQ

Ashover Road

S459HZ

Coney Green Road

S459GJ

Miners Avenue

S459JZ

Tranmere Avenue

S459QL

Coupe Lane

S459FW

Rother Walk

S459DX

High Street

S459FE

Pease Close

S459GU

Brassington Lane

S459GX

Orchard Way

S459GA

Bestwood Drive

S426JF

Ashton Gardens

S426HD

Coupe Lane

S459TL

Wylam Close

S459LH

Cross Street

S459TT

Bridge Street

S426AD

Clay Cross North

S459PX

Morton Avenue

S459RG

Cannell Close

S459UB

Colliers Close

S459TQ

Swanwick Close

S459DZ

High Street

S459QA

Lime Walk

S459BP

Guildford Lane

S426HB

Coupe Lane

S459NJ

Egstow Street

S459QE

Holmgate Road

S459QB

George Percival Place

S459NZ

Market Street

S459GP

Castleton Grove

S459AD

Pen Lane

S459FZ

Woodside Court

S459PS

Derwent Place

S459PB

Oakham Way

S459BW

Jackson Road

S459NW

Ox Close

S459UG

Stainsby Mill Crescent

Data Sources

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.