Cross Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8NY is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Lane, Manchester, M18 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8PH, M18 8PZ, M18 8NZ, M18 8UT, M18 8PA, M18 8PY, M18 8PT, M18 8PD, M18 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 8NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 53.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 46.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M18 8NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 32.5% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 42.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 20% | 11.9% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 26.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 7.4% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 26.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 5.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81% | 66.6% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 75% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 75% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorton & Abbey Hey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81A Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2026-02-20 | £38,578 |
| 81A Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-06-14 | £134,101 |
| 99 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-02-03 | £135,473 |
| 101 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-05-07 | £155,903 |
| 97 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-12-04 | £135,164 |
M18 8NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 89 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 975 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 196 yd | |
| Charlie's Chippy | 9 Cross Lane | 329 yd | |
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 357 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 468 yd | |
| Taste of India | 658 Hyde Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 45 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 351 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 414 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 414 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 228 yd | |
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 268 yd | |
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 274 yd | |
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 468 yd | |
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 468 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.