Town Pop. 6,883

Living in Clay Cross: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clay Cross comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the S45 postcode district, Clay Cross ranks 2nd. It scores 6 points above the S45 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. On transport specifically, Clay Cross sits 10 points above the S45 district figure of 46/100. For the surrounding area, see S45 postcode district.

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Clay Cross scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 401 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 155 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Public order 62 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 54 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 50 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 110 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Swanwick Way 37 crimes
  2. 2 Stephenson Place 29 crimes
  3. 3 Furnace Hill Road 28 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 11 within 4km
3Good
  • Holmgate Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sharley Park Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tupton Hall SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital6.7 mi
Sheffield Children's Hospital A&E14.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,303 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
90
Full fibre (FTTP)88.7%
available across North East Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 258 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired28.6%Student2.8%Other inactive13.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary37.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership65.5%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North East Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,645
B £1,919
C £2,193
D £2,467
E £3,015
F £3,563
G £4,112
H £4,934
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Alfreton 4.9 mi
Chesterfield 4.9 mi
Matlock 6.5 mi
J29 M1 4 mi
J29 M1 4.4 mi
J28 M1 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 114
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,500 54
Detached £262,500 18
Semi-detached £191,000 23
Terraced £134,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£103k £178k £255k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Stretton (North East Derbyshire) 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Old Tupton 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pilsley and Lower Pilsley 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
North Wingfield and Holmewood 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mickley 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Morton (North East Derbyshire) 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Grassmoor 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hardwick Wood 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wingerworth 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shirland and Stonebroom 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ashover 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clay Cross a nice place to live?

Clay Cross is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clay Cross is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Clay Cross?

Clay Cross has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 832 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clay Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Clay Cross are Holmgate Primary School and Nursery, Sharley Park Community Primary School and Tupton Hall School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Clay Cross in total.

What are house prices like in Clay Cross?

The current median house price in Clay Cross is £190,500, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £262,500, semi-detached £191,000, terraced £134,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Clay Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Clay Cross

S45 46 ⇄

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