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About

Clay Cross is situated in North East Derbyshire, on the eastern fringes of the Peak District. The area is characterised by its industrial heritage and residential developments, with a landscape that includes both urban settlement and surrounding green spaces. It lies near the course of the River Amber.

The town's history is closely linked to coal mining and ironworks, with remnants of this past visible in its structure. A notable local landmark is the Clay Cross Tunnel, part of the former North Midland Railway line engineered by George Stephenson. The area provides access to nearby countryside, including the route of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway.

Area overview

On average Clay Cross has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clay Cross is £35,508 per year. There are 1 schools in Clay Cross: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clay Cross is home to around 8,546 people, with a population density of about 1,607.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clay Cross Population
8,546
Population density
1,607.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.15(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.16(+53%)
Public order
10.53(+51%)
Shoplifting
8.19(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+7%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,117
94.97%
Other White
138
1.61%
Irish
47
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.46%
Total population: 8,547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,923
27.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,312
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,265
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,057
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
887
12.67%
Total 16+ residents: 6,999

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,116
27.75%
Owns outright
1,106
27.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,013
25.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
492
12.24%
Other social rented
185
4.6%
Total households: 4,021

Property prices in Clay Cross

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £208,996 in Clay Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clay Cross 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£267,500
Flats4£102,500
Semi-Detached45£200,000
Terraced24£133,500

10 years median price trend in Clay Cross

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

All postcodes in Clay Cross

S459DW

High Street

S459PP

North Street

S459AD

Pen Lane

S459DQ

Upper Croft

S459HY

Wholey Place

S459LY

Market Street

S459RR

Watercress Lane

S459SX

Cowsell Drive

S459UA

St Marys Rise

S459UR

Peak Grove

S459BT

Pilsley Road

S459BY

Pilsley Road

S459LZ

Stollard Street

S459PE

Eldon Street

S459AG

Derby Road

S459BF

Wingfield View

S459FY

Springvale Gardens

S459HD

Flaxpiece Road

S459QA

Lime Walk

S459SE

Nightingale Close

S459BZ

The Square

S459AN

Mill Lane

S459DF

Middle Lane

S459FH

Park House Court

S459LA

Elm Grove

S459ST

Penistone Gardens

S459NT

High Street

S459BD

Appian Way

S459ER

Rydal Way

S459JW

Coney Green Road

S459PZ

Colliers Way

S459QG

Valley Road

S459HW

Wheatcroft Close

S459RJ

Bridge Street

S459BP

Guildford Lane

S459LX

Market Street

S459RS

Cemetery Road

S459SN

Penncroft Drive

S459BE

Guildford Close

S459DL

Garrett Lane

S459EJ

Princess Place

S459GP

Castleton Grove

S459HT

Rykneld Court

S459QJ

Coupe Lane

S459RQ

Henderson Close

S459SG

Foundry Drive

S459TR

Wylam Close

S459FW

Rother Walk

S459LR

Piper Avenue

S459RF

Parkhouse Close

S459SB

Springvale Road

S459HQ

Denham Street

S459LW

High Hazels Close

S459NE

Market Street

S459SQ

Beech Way

S459TB

Beresford Close

S459UF

Curbar Rise

S459EN

Clay Lane

S459HL

Wheatcroft Close

S459SL

Penncroft Drive

S459UN

Sydall Rise

S459EH

The Crescent

S459NN

Shafton Close

S459SU

Linacre Avenue

S459TG

Hetton Drive

S459FQ

Pilsley Close

S459NJ

Egstow Street

S459FZ

Woodside Court

S459JG

Waterloo Street

S459LT

Park Row

S459QY

Brook Street

S459RT

Bevan Road

S459SP

Dunvegan Avenue

S459SW

Gentshill Avenue

S459BW

Jackson Road

S459FE

Pease Close

S459GA

Bestwood Drive

S459HP

Penncroft Lane

S459TJ

John Street

S459TQ

Swanwick Close

S459NY

Lower Mantle Close

S459QS

Rock Crescent

S459TF

Biggin Close

S459UG

Stainsby Mill Crescent

S459NZ

Market Street

S459TH

Dewley Way

S459AA

Lower Mantle Close

S459TS

Howe Grove

S459UD

Clay Terrace

S459BB

Vicarage Gardens

S459BU

Pilsley Road

S459RL

Cemetery Road

S459SY

Stoneholes Drive

S459SS

Harport Drive

S459HN

Penncroft Lane

S459JA

Wingfield Court

S459QR

Meadow Road

S459RE

Cromford Road

S459DH

Middle Lane

S459EG

High Street

Data Sources

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