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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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached43£200,000
Terraced23£132,000

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

S459LD

Bestwood Park

S459NU

Bridge Street Industrial Estate

S459NW

Market Street

S459FD

Bloomery Way

S459JX

Bertrand Avenue

S459RW

Kenmere Close

S459TW

Mill Lane

S459DB

Pine View

S459DN

Penncroft Lane

S459TT

Bridge Street

S459UJ

Devonshire Mews

S459HG

Slater Street

S459SA

Springvale Close

S459AJ

Stretton Road

S459HS

Thanet Street

S459PY

Peters Avenue

S459QH

Amber Place

S459EE

High Street

S459FB

Worcester Close

S459PJ

North Street

S459PS

Derwent Place

S459QN

Meadow Road

S459UP

Tapestry Walk

S459JZ

Tranmere Avenue

S459QF

Valley Road

S459RA

Brook Street

S459UQ

Shrewsbury Place

S459HZ

Coney Green Road

S459LJ

King Street

S459NB

Market Street

S459QT

Rock Crescent

S459QU

Woodthorpe Avenue

S459RG

Cannell Close

S459SZ

Back Croft

S459TU

Hetton Drive

S459ED

Upper Mantle Close

S459EX

Farnsworth Lane

S459FN

Walmsley Close

S459FS

Stephenson Lane

S459DP

High Street

S459HR

Bennison Gardens

S459PU

North Street

S459RN

Cemetery Road

S459BX

Lime Tree Grove

S459DX

High Street

S459LF

Victoria Street

S459QX

West Street

S459UL

Spire Valley

S459UZ

Clay Cross North

S459FL

Tupton Road

S459LH

Cross Street

S459NL

High Hazels Close

S459PD

Bridge Street

S459GF

Garnet Close

S459JT

Thanet Street

S459NF

Furnace Hill Road

S459DJ

Garrett Lane

S459HF

Commonpiece Road

S459NS

Eyre Street

S459PT

North Street

S459UB

Colliers Close

S459DD

Cemetery Road

S459DA

Cemetery Road

S459ES

Grasmere Avenue

S459JH

Bertrand Avenue

S459LG

Grundy Road

S459RU

Wilson Close

S459UX

Clay Cross North

S459DR

Birch Rise

S459GG

Clay Cross North

S459JB

High Street

S459NQ

John Street

S459PA

Market Street

S459PN

Stephenson Place

S459LS

Market Street

S459NX

Smithy Avenue

S459TE

Lathkill Grove

S459EA

High Street

S459ET

Coniston Drive

S459JS

Thanet Street

S459UE

St Lawrence Fold

S459FG

Kenning Place

S459HJ

Rye Crescent

S459RP

Carlton Close

S459BH

Crabtree Close

S459HX

Wingfield View

S459LQ

Pankhurst Place

S459NA

East Street

S459PG

Holmgate Road

S459QW

Meadow Road

S459RY

Oakdale Close

S459GQ

Jet Street

S459HU

Linden Court

S459JP

Broadleys

S459QZ

Brook Street

S459RD

Cromford Road

S459AW

Clay Lane

S459JY

Trelawney Road

S459QP

Rock Crescent

S459BG

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Data Sources

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