Clay Cross
Built-up area in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.167, -1.412 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 39 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
Clay Cross is a compact former industrial town in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, situated on the A61 between Chesterfield and Alfreton and close to the edge of the Peak District. It has a distinctly Victorian streetscape of terraced housing and former works sites and sits handy for commuters heading to Derby and Sheffield, while retaining a strong local community feel.
The town grew up in the 19th century around coal mining, ironworks and the Clay Cross Company established by the railway engineer George Stephenson, so industrial heritage shapes much of its character. Since the decline of heavy industry it has seen light industrial and retail development and modest regeneration efforts, with community amenities and local clubs reflecting its working‑class history and resilient social fabric.
Postcode districts covering Clay Cross
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 14.4 miles
- Nottingham 16.8 miles
- Derby 17.9 miles
- Mansfield 9.2 miles
- Rotherham 18.3 miles
- Chesterfield 5.8 miles
- West Bridgford 20.5 miles
- Long Eaton 19.8 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 6.5 miles
- Worksop 16 miles
- Ilkeston 14 miles
- Arnold 16.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Clay Cross South Ward 0.4 miles
- Clay Cross North Ward 0.7 miles
- Pilsley & Morton Ward 1 mile
- Old Tupton Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Stretton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Tupton Parish 1.4 miles
- Lower Pilsley Built-up area 1.4 miles
- North Wingfield Central Ward 1.7 miles
- North Wingfield Parish 1.7 miles
- Pilsley Built-up area 2 miles
- North Wingfield and Holmewood Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Mickley Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Clay Cross
S45 9HW, S45 9RZ, S45 9RB, S45 9EP, S45 9HJ, S45 9SW, S45 9PW, S45 9LB, S45 9PH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 23.5 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 27.5 miles
- Alfreton Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Chesterfield Railway Station 4.9 miles
Hotels near Clay Cross Ad
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 2.1 miles
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 2.8 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Days Inn Chesterfield - Tibshelf 3 3.9 miles
- Oakhill 4 7.3 miles
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 5.7 miles
- Devonshire Arms 5 8.9 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 8.7 miles
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 9.1 miles
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 9.5 miles
Schools in Clay Cross
- Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Sharley Park Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hardwick Hall Country house 4.3 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 4.7 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 5.2 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 6 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 7.6 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 8.5 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 9 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 9.3 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 12.3 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 13.6 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 14.2 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 14.6 miles