Cross Oth Hill is in Malpas and in Chester district. SY14 8DG is located in the Malpas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eddisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Oth Hill, Malpas, SY14 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY14 8DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SY14 8DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 30.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 56% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 50% | 55.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 32.3% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 11.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 8.8% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 49.7% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 100% | 97.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 99.2% | 95.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Oth Hill was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.0% higher than the Farndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Oth Hill has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Farndon and the 213th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmoores View Cross O'Th Hill, Malpas, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2012-05-09 | £935,356 |
| Hollybush Cottage Cross Oth Hill, Malpas, Cheshire Detached, a newly built property | £60,000 | 1998-07-30 | £253,253 |
| Goodmoores View Cross Oth Hill, Malpas, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 1998-01-16 | £1,016,399 |
| Goodmoores View Cross Oth Hill, Malpas, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 1996-01-12 | £1,060,869 |
SY14 8DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SY14 8DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School Chester Road , SY14 8PY | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School Tushingham , SY13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Heber High School Chester Road , SY14 8JD | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion At Malpas | Red Lion Old Hall Street | 839 yd | |
| Old Fire Station Cafe Bar | The Old Fire Station High Street | 847 yd | |
| Table At Eatons | 5 Church Street | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Hotel | The Crown Hotel Old Hall Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malpas Chippy | The Malpas Chippy Church Street | 843 yd | |
| Malpas Barbeque | Laburnum House, 2 Church Street | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Heber High School CHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 887 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.