Cross Road is in Albrighton, Wolverhampton and in Bridgnorth district. WV7 3RF is located in the Albrighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Wrekin. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Road, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV7 3JU, WV7 3RE, WV7 3JB, WV7 3RD, WV7 3JD, WV7 3JT, WV7 3RB, WV7 3JX, WV7 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV7 3RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 WV7 3RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 19.2% | 20.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 59% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 39.3% | 42.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 35.9% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 16.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 14.9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 31.7% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 97.6% | 99.7% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.2% | 98% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Road was 178.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 294.9% higher than the Albrighton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cross Road has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Albrighton and the 58th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cross Road, Wolverhampton, Shropshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2006-06-22 | £550,498 |
WV7 3RF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV7 3RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albrighton Primary School & Nursery New House Lane , Albrighton WV7 3QS | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Shaw Lane , Albrighton WV7 3DS | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield School Harriot's Hayes Lane , Albrighton WV7 3AF | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major's Carvery And Dessert | Major's, 9 Station Road | 110 yd | |
| Albrighton Fish And Chips | 13 High Street, Albrighton | 144 yd | |
| Osiria | 2A - 2B High Street, Albrighton | 144 yd | |
| Next Door Bar | 11 Station Road, Albrighton | 168 yd | |
| Twelve Thirty Two Limited | 79 - 81 High Street, Albrighton | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bush | Old Bush Inn, 85 High Street | 114 yd | |
| The Crown | High Street, Albrighton | 273 yd | |
| Harp Hotel | High Street, Albrighton | 299 yd | |
| The Royal | The Royal British Legion, Delaware Avenue | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albrighton Balti Bazaar | 5 - 6 High Street, Albrighton | 215 yd | |
| Mr Chef Chinese Takeaway | 62B High Street, Albrighton | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-Operative | The Midcounties Cooperative Ltd, 83 High Street | 273 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albrighton Table Tennis Club CROSS ROAD | 328 yd | |
| Albrighton Primary School NEWHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Elysium Health Club (Albrighton) (Closed) Rectory Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E Primary School SHAW LANE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Clockmills FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES WORTHINGTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,034 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.