New homes near Clay Cross

Clay Cross is a picturesque Derbyshire town, with rural scenery and a thriving town centre. As one of the UK’s first purpose-built industrial communities, it has seen significant ongoing investment, making it an attractive destination for buyers. 

You’ll find a number of supermarkets on the high street and independent shops, cafes, pubs, a library, as well as local health services. The town also has a recently opened leisure centre called Clay Cross Active, and Bailey’s Square – a new public space designed to host restaurants, markets and community events.

Clay Cross is located close to the Peak District National Park and the Derbyshire Dales, where you can visit iconic destinations like Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Matlock Bath. It’s also just over 30 minutes’ drive away from one of the UK's largest shopping centres at Meadowhall.

The M1 and A61 provide convenient nearby routes for commuting, while rail services from Chesterfield Station offer direct connections to London St Pancras. You can also get to major cities like Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh by train, and East Midlands Airport is less than an hour’s drive away. The town is well-served by frequent bus routes providing regular links to Chesterfield, Alfreton and Derby.

With a choice of local primary and secondary schools rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and further options in nearby Tupton, Clay Cross provides everything a family needs to put down roots.

If Clay Cross sounds like the right place for you, check out our Egstow Park development of new build homes.