Alfreton vs Clay Cross
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Clay Cross is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Clay Cross has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Clay Cross
£215,091
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Clay Cross
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Clay Cross
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Clay Cross
311.8
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Clay Cross
70.2
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Clay Cross
£28,862
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Alfreton commands an average of £240,964, compared with £215,091 in Clay Cross – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Clay Cross it is a flat at £98,290.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £123,642).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsClay Cross has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Alfreton at 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Clay Cross it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alfreton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Clay Cross. There are 6 schools in Alfreton and 2 in Clay Cross.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clay Cross School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton and 311.8 Mbps in Clay Cross. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 86.5% in Clay Cross. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 57.2% in Clay Cross.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (408 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alfreton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Clay Cross. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,042 in Clay Cross. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Clay Cross.
Clay Cross has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,862 in Clay Cross. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.8 in Clay Cross. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56% in Clay Cross. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 68.2% in Clay Cross. Alfreton has a population of 8,790 and Clay Cross has 8,915.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 8,915 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,862 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 24.6% |
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