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S45 9SN

Penncroft Drive

Clay Cross South

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Overview

Postcode S45 9SN is located in an urban city, within the Clay Cross South ward of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Clay Cross area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clay Cross is £35,508 per year. The nearest station is Alfreton, about 4.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Clay Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Clay Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.1%

Approximately 31.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Clay Cross is £35,508 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S45 9SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Clay Cross near S45 9SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Alfreton located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
447
Population density
7,106.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.5(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.26(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(+1%)
Other theft
6.29(+10%)
Public order
5.45(-21%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
415
92.84%
Other White
16
3.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.12%
Indian
4
0.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.45%
Total population: 447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
23.96%
No qualifications
72
23%
Level 3 (A level)
58
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
13.42%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
31.14%
Owns with a mortgage
51
30.54%
Owns outright
47
28.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.19%
Shared ownership
5
2.99%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Clay Cross South

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £223K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Clay Cross South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £550,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£224,500£225
Semi-Detached12£195,000£220
Terraced6£120,000£150
Flats1£75,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clay Cross South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clay Cross South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£125,000£78,000
2017£165,000£122,000£78,000
2018£170,000£145,000£84,250
2019£190,000£135,000£86,500
2020£235,000£151,952£116,000
2021£243,000£145,000£98,000
2022£240,000£175,000£108,750
2023£250,000£165,000£116,250
2024£282,500£178,000£130,000
2025£245,000£200,000£120,000
2026£202,250£180,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clay Cross South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clay Cross South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£163£87
2017£161£188£110
2018£177£155£94
2019£204£162£109
2020£204£168£125
2021£246£176£125
2022£292£208£137
2023£245£203£153
2024£270£211£157
2025£243£205£166
2026£264£220£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clay Cross South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S45 9SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S45 9SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 202570, Cemetery Road, Chesterfield, S45 9RZDetachedFreehold£140,000
17 Feb 202618, Penncroft Lane, Chesterfield, S45 9DNTerracedFreehold£134,000
09 Oct 202514, Oakdale Close, Chesterfield, S45 9RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
24 Oct 20253, Upper Croft, Chesterfield, S45 9DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£214,000
25 Jul 202517, Upper Croft, Chesterfield, S45 9DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the S45 9SN postcode area, located within Clay Cross, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S45 9SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySharley Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S45 9SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S45 9SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalPilsley Road, North East Derbyshire, S45 9BNWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,832
Band C£2,093
Band D£2,355
Band E£2,878
Band F£3,402
Band G£3,925
Band H£4,710

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S45 9SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derrick Skinner

Clay Cross South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Fran Petersen

Clay Cross South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Louise Jones

North East Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth East DerbyshireE07000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East DerbyshireE14001391
WardClay Cross SouthE05012044
ParishClay CrossE04002866
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clay CrossE02004116
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North East Derbyshire 012DE01019777
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S45 9SN

Is S45 9SN (Clay Cross) safe?

The area around S45 9SN records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S45 9SN?

The median sale price around S45 9SN in Clay Cross is £190,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S45 9SN?

There is 1 school close to S45 9SN, including Sharley Park Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S45 9SN?

S45 9SN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S45 9SN (Clay Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire covering S45 9SN is Louise Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Derrick Skinner (Labour Party) and Fran Petersen (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.