Cross Lane East is in Partington, Manchester and in Trafford district. M31 4FR is located in the Bucklow-St Martins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Lane East, Partington, Manchester, M31 4FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M31 4FP, M31 4FW, M31 4FN, M31 4EG, M31 4FF, M31 4ER, M31 4ES, M31 4EQ, M31 4GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M31 4FR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 M31 4FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 42.3% | 48.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 28.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 16.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 44.8% | 45.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 18.5% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 22.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 16.4% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 87.1% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 96.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 97% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane East was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bucklow-St Martins average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Cross Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2008-11-03 | £240,638 |
| 28 Cross Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2007-12-20 | £202,965 |
| 28 Cross Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2007-09-21 | £149,602 |
| 32 Cross Lane East, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2004-07-16 | £193,643 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadishead Nursery School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Community Nursery Centre Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partington Central Academy Central Road , Partington M31 4FL | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Partington Primary School Central Road , Partington M31 4FL | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss View Community School Moss View Road , Partington M31 4DX | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbank Junior School Wood Lane , Partington M31 4LW | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortonbrook Primary School Oak Road , Partington M31 4LD | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | - not rated | 402 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 2out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead College Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 2out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 424 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Changing Lives Isherwood Rd , Nursery farm M31 4BH | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 4,887 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cafe | Within Healthy Living Centre, Central Road | 252 yd | |
| T 4 U | The Old Youth Club, Moss Lane | 268 yd | |
| Partington Youth Centre | Partington Youth Centre, Moss Lane | 269 yd | |
| The Coffee House Partington | Unit 7, Partington Shopping Centre | 369 yd | |
| The Hideaway | Unit A, Partington Shopping Centre, Central Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partington Working Mens Club | Working Mens Club, Central Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partington Fish Bar and Grill | Unit 1, Partington Shopping Centre, Central Road | 310 yd | |
| Sayers | Unit 5 Partington Shopping Centre | 369 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill Fish Bar | Partington Service Station, 15 Smithy Lane | 497 yd | |
| Yum yum yummy | 97 Oak Road | 944 yd | |
| Yuit Loung | 95 Oak Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Central Road | 369 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 10 And 10a | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Lane CROSS LANE EAST | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Partington Central Academy CENTRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 273 yd |
| Partington Sports Village CHAPEL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 329 yd |
| Broadoak School WARBURTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Moss View Playing Field MOSS VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Wood Lane Playing Fields WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 858 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.