Cross Park Street is in Horbury, Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF4 6AD is located in the Horbury and South Ossett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Park Street, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF4 6AE, WF4 6AF, WF4 6AB, WF4 6DR, WF4 6AQ, WF4 6AA, WF4 5NB, WF4 5LX, WF4 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF4 6AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 36.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 43.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 17.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 38.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 98.9% 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% | 98.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Park Street was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Park Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett and the 121st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cross Park Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 1999-03-05 | £145,870 |
WF4 6AD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Shepstye Road , Horbury WF4 5BE | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Primary Academy Northfield Lane , Horbury WF4 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Bridge Road , Horbury Bridge WF4 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 5,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Grange School Off Stocksmoor Rd , Midgley WF4 4JG | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 4,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Two | 42 High Street, Horbury | 299 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 30-32 High Street, Horbury | 299 yd | |
| The Flamingo's Teapot | 32 Queen Street, Horbury | 371 yd | |
| Rich and Fancy Coffee Shop | 13 Queen Street, Horbury | 371 yd | |
| Shan's Restaurant | 11 High Street, Horbury | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece Inn | The Fleece Inn Public House, 35 High Street | 276 yd | |
| The Liquor Cabinet | 29 Queen Street, Horbury | 356 yd | |
| Victoria | Victoria Street, Horbury | 369 yd | |
| Boons | 6 Queen Street, Horbury | 385 yd | |
| Horbury Conservative Club | 4 Twitch Hill, Horbury | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 55 Park Street, Horbury | 55 yd | |
| New Paradise / Choochoo | 33 Westfield Road, Horbury | 161 yd | |
| Dragon C | 55 Westfield Road, Horbury | 251 yd | |
| Lucky Flower | 44, 44-44A High Street | 299 yd | |
| Horbury Fisheries | 20 Queen Street, Horbury | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co-Op Store, 21-29 High Street | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Muscleworld Health Club 2A 2A CLUNTERGATE | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Slazenger Sports Club ADDINGFORD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Carr Lodge Park WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Green Park Horbury WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Horbury School Specialist Language College (Closed) Wakefield Road | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Horbury Academy WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 950 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.