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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, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clay Cross is £35,508 per year. The median sale price in Clay Cross is £203,500 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £258,500. 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
28.7%
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

Median price: £203,500
Price per sq ft: £220
Sales (last 12 months): 108
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £259K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 (about £220 per square foot) in Clay Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clay Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£269,998£254
Semi-Detached40£190,000£209
Terraced26£155,000£171
Flats2£94,250£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clay Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clay Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,498£87,000£120,000£84,250
2017£165,000£81,750£125,000£86,500
2018£208,998£87,000£150,000£97,000
2019£237,500£80,000£155,000£100,000
2020£247,500£57,500£160,000£122,500
2021£265,000£108,500£168,475£100,000
2022£289,995£99,950£209,995£111,000
2023£294,995£135,000£192,475£120,250
2024£312,995£121,500£212,500£124,000
2025£282,498£89,975£195,000£140,000
2026£263,000£113,500£192,500£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clay Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clay Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£153£129£96
2017£165£139£139£123
2018£182£128£163£117
2019£214£124£174£114
2020£205£153£178£159
2021£234£139£183£128
2022£258£175£240£138
2023£256£199£198£152
2024£254£194£214£148
2025£259£173£206£171
2026£249£160£210£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clay Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district.

Band A£1,644
Band B£1,918
Band C£2,193
Band D£2,467
Band E£3,015
Band F£3,563
Band G£4,111
Band H£4,933

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.