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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

S459FJ

Tupton Road

S459RZ

Cemetery Road

S459GH

Pick Street

S459JF

Copenhagen Road

S459NR

Eldon Street

S459RX

Brockway Close

S459US

Countess Bess Gardens

S459HB

Flaxpiece Road

S459JL

Broadleys

S459RH

Markham Rise

S459AF

High Street

S459AQ

Stretton Road

S459EP

Windermere Road

S459JJ

Bestwood Drive

S459PW

Woodside Place

S459UH

Brassington Lane

S459FU

Ore Street

S459HE

Linden Avenue

S459SD

Cavell Drive

S459BJ

Pilsley Road

S459DE

Nethercroft Lane

S459EL

High Street

S459LP

Dunshill Walk

S459TD

Wolfscote Close

S459LL

Clay Cross North

S459NH

Brassington Street

S459QQ

Clay Cross North

S459EY

Swanwick Way

S459JE

Market Street

S459DY

High Street

S459GE

Quarry Grove

S459JQ

Market Street

S459NG

Bridge Street

S459AL

Viola Villas

S459GJ

Miners Avenue

S459HH

Rye Crescent

S459JR

Thanet Street

S459JU

Thanet Street

S459SJ

Cemetery Road

S459GB

Furnace Hill Road

S459GU

Brassington Lane

S459JN

Broadleys

S459LE

Kenning Street

S459NP

Coral Way

S459ND

Florence Road

S459TA

Bradwell Grove

S459TN

Furnace Hill Road

S459LB

Bestwood Park

S459LN

Chavery Road

S459PR

North Street

S459RB

Ashbourne Avenue

S459BN

Pilsley Road

S459LU

Hall Terrace

S459PL

North Street

S459TL

Wylam Close

S459GY

Denham Street

S459PX

Morton Avenue

S459QE

Holmgate Road

S459BS

Church Avenue

S459SF

Cemetery Road

S459SH

Lime Tree Grove

S459SR

Brackendale Avenue

S459EQ

Queen Street

S459FA

Ashton Road

S459FT

Clay Fields View

S459GL

Ingot Drive

Data Sources

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