Cross Lane is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9QD is located in the Newton-le-Willows West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Lane, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9PT, WA12 9QJ, WA12 9QE, WA12 9QQ, WA12 9QH, WA12 9PU, WA12 9QF, WA12 9QG, WA12 9PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA12 9QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 35.3% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 37.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 37.4% | -12.3% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36.3% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 17.6% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.7% | 27.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 12.6% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 23% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.6% | 94.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% lower than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cross Lane has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 279th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cross Lane, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-02-04 | £216,366 |
| 20 Cross Lane, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-01-21 | £178,054 |
| 28 Cross Lane, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-10-26 | £209,162 |
| 28 Cross Lane, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2013-10-31 | £208,537 |
| 30 Cross Lane, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2009-08-07 | £125,351 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 80 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | 2out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd) Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's Cookin' | 20 Bridge Street | 219 yd | |
| Cafe 303 | 20 Oxford Street | 238 yd | |
| Good Burgers | 7 Stanley Street | 277 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 282 yd | |
| Fish Diner | 31 Market Street | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 382 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 472 yd | |
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 504 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, Earle Street | 531 yd | |
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 16 Cross Lane | 53 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | The Village Chippy, 6 Oxford Street | 219 yd | |
| Newton Pizza | Newton Pizza And Kebab Shop, 23 Bridge Street | 224 yd | |
| Arcadia Food | 22 Market Street | 256 yd | |
| The Taste Hut | 8a Market Street | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 256 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| The Hive (Earlestown Athletic Jfc) Harrison Way | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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% |
| Median download speed | 88 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.