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Living in Clayton-le-Moors

The employment rate was 56.7% in March 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 95.8%. The city had 4 schools in 2026. Owner occupation accounted for 65.6% of homes in March 2021. Clayton-le-Moors is in the United Kingdom; its population was 7,970 in March 2021.

Higher unemployment than 72% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and cleaner air than 66% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Clayton-le-Moors?

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Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Clayton-le-Moors.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Clayton-le-Moors yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,445 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Clayton-le-Moors?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk15

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Clayton-le-Moors is 4.2%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–6Clayton-le-Moors 4.2%49 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability95.83 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate56.74 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.37 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,520 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk14Official
Unemployment rate4.2 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk15Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Clayton-le-Moors. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Clayton-le-Moors. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools4 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count3 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count4 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesClayton-le-Moors highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Clayton-le-Moors highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents4,442 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents489.3 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportWRT3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport33 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6.17 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual NO₂ was 8.53 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 10.9 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Clayton-le-Moors?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.17 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration11
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Clayton-le-Moors annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.2PM2.5154010.9PM1010408.5NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Clayton-le-Moors is 6.2 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7Clayton-le-Moors 6.2174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean8.53 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM10 — annual mean10.92 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.17 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration11Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.69 · Feb 14.68 · Mar 17.4 · Apr 20.94 · May 24.37 · Jun 25.59 · Jul 27.45 · Aug 26.7 · Sep 23.24 · Oct 21.94 · Nov 15.73 · Dec 12.56 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -5.79 · Feb -6.56 · Mar -6.38 · Apr -2.96 · May -1.32 · Jun 3.13 · Jul 6.37 · Aug 5.07 · Sep 2.59 · Oct -1.43 · Nov -4.07 · Dec -7.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Average temperature by monthJan 3.35 · Feb 3.3 · Mar 4.69 · Apr 7.26 · May 10.34 · Jun 13.34 · Jul 14.93 · Aug 14.63 · Sep 12.55 · Oct 9.57 · Nov 6.25 · Dec 4.02 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center6Official
Annual PM2.5 over time8 published observations, 2013–2025
Annual PM2.5 in Clayton-le-Moors by year, µg/m³5.78.010.212.520132015201720256.2µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 48.6% between 2013 and 2025, from 12.0 to 6.2.

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Crediton7,975 residentsPembroke7,965 residentsRainworth7,985 residentsGrove7,945 residentsDursley7,935 residentsSeaton Delaval8,010 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 2.1 km² in December 2022. Population density was 3,708 people per km² in 2021.

How many people live in Clayton-le-Moors?

The published population was 7,970 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Clayton-le-Moors residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.4%Foreign residents 4.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area2.15 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area2.15 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents365 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.25 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents5.02 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density3,708 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population7,970 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is Clayton-le-Moors a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student51%strong on education, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents365 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population7,970 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings3,445 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability95.83 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate56.74 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.37 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes65.6 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices1 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad4.6 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age42 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Clayton-le-Moors under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Clayton-le-Moors?

The published population was 7,970 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Clayton-le-Moors?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Clayton-le-Moors?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Clayton-le-Moors?

The median gross salary is 3,520 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Clayton-le-Moors?

365 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Clayton-le-Moors a good place to live?

Clayton-le-Moors may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Clayton-le-Moors, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/clayton-le-moors/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Clayton-le-Moors, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety},
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  year = {2026},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  8. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  9. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  10. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
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  1. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  2. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  5. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  6. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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