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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 99 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
99
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
59.21(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.1(+43%)
Public order
10.65(+54%)
Shoplifting
9.48(+9%)
Other theft
8.54(+50%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Clay Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £550,000.

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
Detached36£289,621
Flats3£79,950
Semi-Detached37£200,000
Terraced24£120,000

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

S459DQ

Upper Croft

S459FB

Worcester Close

S459FA

Ashton Road

S459EN

Clay Lane

S459PJ

North Street

S459JH

Bertrand Avenue

S459RE

Cromford Road

S459SA

Springvale Close

S459NQ

John Street

S459BD

Appian Way

S459HB

Flaxpiece Road

S459SG

Foundry Drive

S459LJ

King Street

S459JU

Thanet Street

S459RZ

Cemetery Road

S459AL

Viola Villas

S459HG

Slater Street

S459RT

Bevan Road

S459DP

High Street

S459ND

Florence Road

S459LL

Clay Cross North

S459UZ

Clay Cross North

S459FS

Stephenson Lane

S459HZ

Coney Green Road

S459GY

Denham Street

S459NZ

Market Street

S459NG

Bridge Street

S459LU

Hall Terrace

S459QJ

Coupe Lane

S459GG

Cart Close

S459TL

Wylam Close

S459GH

Pick Street

S459FZ

Woodside Court

S459JY

Trelawney Road

S459NU

Bridge Street Industrial Estate

S459LW

High Hazels Close

S459SB

Springvale Road

S459EH

The Crescent

S459UX

Clay Cross North

S459FH

Park House Court

S459UA

St Marys Rise

S459RG

Cannell Close

S459RR

Watercress Lane

S459NJ

Egstow Street

S459TD

Wolfscote Close

S459FG

Kenning Place

S459HF

Commonpiece Road

S459LN

Chavery Road

S459QP

Rock Crescent

S459NY

Lower Mantle Close

S459UL

Spire Valley

S459QZ

Brook Street

S459QS

Rock Crescent

S459QN

Meadow Road

S459BP

Guildford Lane

S459GA

Bestwood Drive

S459FJ

Tupton Road

S459PD

Bridge Street

S459SQ

Beech Way

S459LY

Market Street

S459HS

Thanet Street

S459LS

Market Street

S459EP

Windermere Road

S459FW

Rother Walk

S459LB

Bestwood Park

S459JL

Broadleys

S459RN

Cemetery Road

S459GL

Ingot Drive

S459HD

Flaxpiece Road

S459RX

Brockway Close

S459QE

Holmgate Road

S459LQ

Pankhurst Place

S459SH

Lime Tree Grove

S459BF

Wingfield View

S459DB

Pine View

S459FY

Springvale Gardens

S459BU

Pilsley Road

S459JT

Thanet Street

S459TU

Hetton Drive

S459DF

Middle Lane

S459HX

Wingfield View

S459UJ

Devonshire Mews

S459HY

Wholey Place

S459FT

Clay Fields View

S459NA

East Street

S459ES

Grasmere Avenue

S459PW

Woodside Place

S459NX

Smithy Avenue

S459FD

Bloomery Way

S459US

Countess Bess Gardens

S459GU

Brassington Lane

S459QQ

Clay Cross North

S459RW

Kenmere Close

S459PP

North Street

S459ST

Penistone Gardens

S459UH

Brassington Lane

S459BN

Pilsley Road

S459BG

The Fairways

S459UP

Tapestry Walk

S459SW

Gentshill Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.