Cross Lane is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 4AA is located in the Pendleton & Charlestown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Lane, Salford, M5 4AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 4HH, M5 4HJ, M5 4HG, M5 4AQ, M5 4HN, M6 5AB, M5 4PT, M5 4BF, M5 4HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 4AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.1% | 48.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 M5 4AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 58.2% | 56.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 28.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 19.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 5.5% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 46.9% | 23.4% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92% | 76.4% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 74% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 74% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 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 Blackfriars & Trinity 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 -11.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Delivery Office, 171 Cross Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £65,646 | 2017-08-29 | £94,038 |
| Full-Time Employee | 209 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 848 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | Seventh Day Adventist Church, Cross Lane | 191 yd | |
| Scent Global Trading Ltd | within Star Global Trading, Unit 6 Dallas Court | 324 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds, Ordsall Lane | 324 yd | |
| Maida Grill House (Goodfillas) | Ground Floor, 38 Liverpool Street | 693 yd | |
| Oasis Hub Mediacityuk Community Food Store | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 306 yd | |
| Graystone Action Sports Academy | Graystone Action Sports, Brunel Avenue | 432 yd | |
| Union Tavern | 105-107 Liverpool Street | 567 yd | |
| The Winston | Churchill Way | 656 yd | |
| Atmosphere- USSU | within University House, University Of Salford, University Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey Noodles | 8 Doddington Lane | 434 yd | |
| Locandar | Unit 3, 91-97 Liverpool Street | 620 yd | |
| Caribbean Nice & Tasty | 149 Eccles New Road | 658 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 147 Eccles New Road | 668 yd | |
| Eat Well | 155 Eccles New Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 949 yd | |
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 1,031 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 719 yd | |
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 843 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.