Cross Street is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 7JW is located in the Ashton upon Mersey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Street, Sale, M33 7JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 7AQ, M33 7JP, M33 7AG, M33 6LD, M33 6LE, M33 7EW, M33 7JQ, M33 6LY, M33 6LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M33 7JW has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 47% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 55.2% | 53% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 M33 7JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 39.7% | 44.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 41.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 60.6% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around M33 7JW this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 59.4% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.3% | 80.3% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 89.3% | 80% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 80.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton upon Mersey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 33 Maple Court, 145 - 149 Cross Street, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-11 | £288,408 |
| Apartment 25 Maple Court, 145 - 149 Cross Street, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,501 | 2023-10-31 | £257,794 |
| Apartment 32 Maple Court 145-149 Cross Street, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-02 | £268,192 |
| Apartment 17 Maple Court 145-149 Cross Street, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-18 | £270,937 |
| Apartment 22 Maple Court 145-149 Cross Street, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,100 | 2023-01-19 | £174,029 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Sale Primary School Park Road , M33 6HR | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Road , M33 7XS | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marlborough Road , M33 3AF | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School St Mary's Road , M33 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Junior School Dumber Lane , M33 5QX | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giobrio | 164 Cross Street | 46 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 180 Cross Street | 88 yd | |
| The Perfect Match | 103 Cross Street | 139 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | T G I Fridays, Cross Street | 335 yd | |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd | Unit 2, Citygate 1, Cross Street | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garveys | 101 Cross Street | 120 yd | |
| Volunteer Hotel | Volunteer Hotel, 81 Cross Street | 197 yd | |
| Sale Excelsior Club | Sale Working Mens Club, 2 Symons Road | 325 yd | |
| United Services Club | Southern Road | 347 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 35 Chapel Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaanya Indian Takeaway | 173 Cross Street | 109 yd | |
| Caribbean Creations @ Delicia | 1 Florence Street | 194 yd | |
| Pinocchios | 73 Cross Street | 346 yd | |
| Cast no Shadow | 29 Tatton Road | 487 yd | |
| Masterpiece pizza | 17 Ashfield Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 149 Cross Street | 23 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Curzon Road | 517 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 59 School Road | 634 yd | |
| Tesco | Hereford Street | 687 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 25 Washway Road | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selsey Avenue Playing Fields (Sale United Football Club) CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION DANEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Crossford Bridge CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION DANEFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Sale) 20-22 20-22 WASHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Sale Leisure Centre BROAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Trafford Metrovicks Rfc FINNY BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Ashton Park GLEBELANDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,018 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 | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.