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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.

All postcodes in Clay Cross North

S459UZ

Clay Cross North

S426LA

Derby Road

S459LS

Market Street

S426AA

Ashover Road

S459NY

Lower Mantle Close

S459LZ

Stollard Street

S459PR

North Street

S459NP

Coral Way

S459HS

Thanet Street

S459PG

Holmgate Road

S459GG

Cart Close

S426LS

Moorspring Way

S459UP

Tapestry Walk

S459JG

Waterloo Street

S459PL

North Street

S459NH

Brassington Street

S459UA

St Marys Rise

S459QG

Valley Road

S426JJ

Hathaway Close

S459BJ

Pilsley Road

S459JX

Bertrand Avenue

S459JL

Broadleys

S459LR

Piper Avenue

S459PW

Woodside Place

S459RQ

Henderson Close

S459PY

Peters Avenue

S459UF

Curbar Rise

S459GF

Garnet Close

S459NL

High Hazels Close

S459QP

Rock 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.