Cross Yard is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 1XF is located in the Wigan Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 2005-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Yard, Wigan, WN1 1XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 1XP, WN1 1ZL, WN1 1ER, WN1 2AH, WN1 2AB, WN1 2AQ, WN1 1XL, WN1 2AW, WN1 2AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 1XF is primarily male, with 61.2% of the population 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 | 41.6% | 38.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -12.2% |
| Male | 58.4% | 61.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 12.2% |
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 WN1 1XF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 59.2% | 59.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 21.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 51.6% | 45.9% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 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 | 20.2% | 23.3% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 29.5% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.1% | 74.8% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 80.6% | 67.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 67.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Yard was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley 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 -17.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Cross Yard, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-06-28 | £86,446 |
| 7 Cross Yard, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2021-04-16 | £101,482 |
| 11 Cross Yard, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2020-05-20 | £88,934 |
| 11 Cross Yard, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2019-11-07 | £55,028 |
| 9 Cross Yard, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-10-04 | £81,064 |
WN1 1XF 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 | 147 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 5,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 111-113 Standishgate, Wigan | 97 yd | |
| Ella Turkish Restaurant | 32-34 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 155 yd | |
| Caffe Rosso | 17 Wigan Lane, Swinley | 169 yd | |
| Leo's | 21 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 169 yd | |
| The Whitesmiths Arms | 86-88 Standishgate, Wigan | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Goose | 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 169 yd | |
| Real Crafty | 9 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan | 204 yd | |
| Doc's Alehouse Ltd | 85 Mesnes Street, Wigan | 330 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 408 yd | |
| Wigan Little Theatre | 44-46 Crompton Street, Wigan | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Pizza | 52 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 220 yd | |
| Alendo | 46 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 220 yd | |
| Wing Wang | 32 Earl Street, Wigan | 225 yd | |
| Smashed It | 55a Wigan Lane, wigan | 236 yd | |
| Rugby Pizza | 100 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 211 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 309 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 562 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 769 yd | |
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 761 yd |
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 815 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.