Cross Hill is in Fairburn, Knottingley and in North Yorkshire district. WF11 9JG is located in the Monk Fryston & South Milford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Hill, Fairburn, Knottingley, WF11 9JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 9LJ, WF11 9JR, WF11 9JT, WF11 9NY, WF11 9AB, WF11 9PE, WF11 9NX, WF11 9JS, WF11 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 9JG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 WF11 9JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 21.8% | 22.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 60.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) 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 | 52% | 57.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 10.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 12.7% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.9% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 34.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 96.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.3% | 98.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Hill was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Monk Fryston & South Milford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cross Hill has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monk Fryston & South Milford and the 803rd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher House Cross Hill, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-09-30 | £609,963 |
| Goldcrest House Cross Hill, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2019-09-12 | £513,490 |
| Cornerstones Cross Hill, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-02-15 | £362,276 |
| The Top Flat Old School House Cross Hill, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2002-10-24 | £59,281 |
| Cornerstones Cross Hill, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1998-10-07 | £61,320 |
WF11 9JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF11 9JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn Community Primary School Great North Road , Fairburn WF11 9JY | 4out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Salmon Community Primary School Burton Salmon , Ledgate Lane LS25 5JY | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN | 2out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon & Horses | Waggon And Horses Inn, North Road | 176 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Street Recreation Ground THE OLD VICARAGE THE OLD VICARAGE SILVER STREET | grass pitches | 478 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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.