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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 moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
104
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
60.89(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.06(+83%)
Public order
14.12(+102%)
Shoplifting
10.63(+20%)
Other theft
8.5(+47%)
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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £219,000 in Clay Cross North area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clay Cross North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£285,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached33£197,000
Terraced20£147,000

10 years median price trend in Clay Cross North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clay Cross North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.