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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

S459NS

Eyre Street

S459BT

Pilsley Road

S459HL

Wheatcroft Close

S459QH

Amber Place

S459EX

Farnsworth Lane

S459SD

Cavell Drive

S459NN

Shafton Close

S459RY

Oakdale Close

S459QA

Lime Walk

S459UG

Stainsby Mill Crescent

S459QR

Meadow Road

S459PX

Morton Avenue

S459TA

Bradwell Grove

S459QF

Valley Road

S459NH

Brassington Street

S459QY

Brook Street

S459SE

Nightingale Close

S459DN

Penncroft Lane

S459GJ

Miners Avenue

S459JE

Market Street

S459EQ

Queen Street

S459SZ

Back Croft

S459EG

High Street

S459HN

Penncroft Lane

S459LP

Dunshill Walk

S459AQ

Stretton Road

S459GP

Castleton Grove

S459UF

Curbar Rise

S459UD

Clay Terrace

S459LE

Kenning Street

S459JX

Bertrand Avenue

S459RP

Carlton Close

S459FQ

Pilsley Close

S459SJ

Cemetery Road

S459EL

High Street

S459TT

Bridge Street

S459RD

Cromford Road

S459LX

Market Street

S459QG

Valley Road

S459HT

Rykneld Court

S459PE

Eldon Street

S459DY

High Street

S459AF

High Street

S459RS

Cemetery Road

S459DH

Middle Lane

S459JG

Waterloo Street

S459BW

Jackson Road

S459JN

Broadleys

S459NR

Eldon Street

S459RB

Ashbourne Avenue

S459PG

Holmgate Road

S459JW

Coney Green Road

S459UB

Colliers Close

S459AJ

Stretton Road

S459NB

Market Street

S459JB

High Street

S459SP

Dunvegan Avenue

S459HP

Penncroft Lane

S459SS

Harport Drive

S459UN

Sydall Rise

S459LG

Grundy Road

S459SL

Penncroft Drive

S459NF

Furnace Hill Road

S459AN

Mill Lane

S459AG

Derby Road

S459SR

Brackendale Avenue

Data Sources

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