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Clay Cross South

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About

Clay Cross South is a residential ward situated on the southern edge of the town of Clay Cross. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war terraces and more modern developments. It contains local amenities such as shops and primary schools, serving the immediate community. The landscape is gently rolling, with some open green spaces and fields integrated into its edges.

The ward is bordered by the A6175 road, a key transport link. A notable local landmark is the Clay Cross Tunnel ventilation shaft, a remnant of the area's historical railway infrastructure. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the community focused around local facilities. The area provides views towards the surrounding Derbyshire countryside from its higher points.

Area overview

On average Clay Cross South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clay Cross South is £35,508 per year. There are 1 schools in Clay Cross South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clay Cross South is home to around 3,733 people, with a population density of about 1,563.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clay Cross South Population
3,733
Population density
1,563.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.27(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.86(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-14%)
Other theft
5.09(-12%)
Public order
4.82(-31%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,567
95.5%
Other White
57
1.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.46%
Indian
15
0.4%
Irish
11
0.29%
Total population: 3,735

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
904
29.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
557
18.36%
Level 3 (A level)
504
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
432
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
12.66%
Total 16+ residents: 3,034

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
580
33.88%
Social rents from council
522
30.49%
Owns with a mortgage
356
20.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
146
8.53%
Other social rented
46
2.69%
Total households: 1,712

Property prices in Clay Cross South

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Clay Cross South area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clay Cross South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£245,000
Semi-Detached14£198,500
Terraced6£126,000

10 years median price trend in Clay Cross South

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

All postcodes in Clay Cross South

S459DQ

Upper Croft

S459RR

Watercress Lane

S459SX

Cowsell Drive

S459BY

Pilsley Road

S459FY

Springvale Gardens

S459HD

Flaxpiece Road

S459SE

Nightingale Close

S459BZ

The Square

S459AN

Mill Lane

S459DF

Middle Lane

S459FH

Park House Court

S459ST

Penistone Gardens

S459BD

Appian Way

S459ER

Rydal Way

S459HW

Wheatcroft Close

S459RS

Cemetery Road

S459SN

Penncroft Drive

S459DL

Garrett Lane

S459EJ

Princess Place

S459HT

Rykneld Court

S459SB

Springvale Road

S459HQ

Denham Street

S459SQ

Beech Way

S459TB

Beresford Close

S459EN

Clay Lane

S459HL

Wheatcroft Close

S459SL

Penncroft Drive

S459EH

The Crescent

S459SU

Linacre Avenue

S459RT

Bevan Road

S459SP

Dunvegan Avenue

S459SW

Gentshill Avenue

S459HP

Penncroft Lane

S459TF

Biggin Close

S459BB

Vicarage Gardens

S459BU

Pilsley Road

S459RL

Cemetery Road

S459SY

Stoneholes Drive

S459SS

Harport Drive

S459HN

Penncroft Lane

S459DH

Middle Lane

S459RW

Kenmere Close

S459DB

Pine View

S459DN

Penncroft Lane

S459HG

Slater Street

S459SA

Springvale Close

S459AJ

Stretton Road

S459SZ

Back Croft

S459HR

Bennison Gardens

S459RN

Cemetery Road

S459BX

Lime Tree Grove

S459JT

Thanet Street

S459DJ

Garrett Lane

S459HF

Commonpiece Road

S459DD

Cemetery Road

S459DA

Cemetery Road

S459ES

Grasmere Avenue

S459RU

Wilson Close

S459DR

Birch Rise

S459TE

Lathkill Grove

S459ET

Coniston Drive

S459JS

Thanet Street

S459HJ

Rye Crescent

S459RP

Carlton Close

S459RY

Oakdale Close

S459HU

Linden Court

S459AW

Clay Lane

S459BG

The Fairways

S459RZ

Cemetery Road

S459RX

Brockway Close

S459HB

Flaxpiece Road

S459AQ

Stretton Road

S459EP

Windermere Road

S459HE

Linden Avenue

S459SD

Cavell Drive

S459DE

Nethercroft Lane

S459EL

High Street

S459TD

Wolfscote Close

S459AL

Viola Villas

S459HH

Rye Crescent

S459JU

Thanet Street

S459SJ

Cemetery Road

S459TA

Bradwell Grove

S459BN

Pilsley Road

S459GY

Denham Street

S459SF

Cemetery Road

S459SH

Lime Tree Grove

S459SR

Brackendale Avenue

S459EQ

Queen Street

S459FT

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Data Sources

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