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Cross Hands, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Cross Hands is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 4,549. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,549 Population 4/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,504 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,504 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$250,529 home value, $1,188/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Cross Hands

Cross Hands

Cross Hands is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, approximately 12 miles from Carmarthen.

People

Population4,549
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,504
Per Capita$47,504
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B+
Home Value$250,529
Rent$1,188
Ownership70.7%
Housing Units1,820

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+47.4%

Community

Population4,549
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates51.7931°, -4.0875°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation47.5 inches (1,206 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,504
Median Age46.6 years

About Cross Hands

Cross Hands is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 4,549. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Cross Hands has a population of 4,549 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,027.3 square miles. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (3%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 4.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,549
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
1,027.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Cross Hands vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Cross Hands is $47,504, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,504 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $914, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 414 business establishments. 23.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cross Hands vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,504
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,504
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)414

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone62.0%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cross Hands is $250,529, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,188 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 70.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,820 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,529
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,188
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.7%
Owner-Occupied70.7%
Renter-Occupied29.3%
Housing Units1,820

Property Tax

Cross Hands experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1,027.3 sq mi (2,660.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates51.7931°N, 4.0875°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.47"
Driest Month (May) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 95 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 38 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 18 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 48 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 98 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 129 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 143 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 110 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 110 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 73 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 58 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 67 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 74 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 64 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 106 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 62 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Cross Hands has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.7").

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31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.3%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area1,027.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone62.0%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home23.5%

Schools in Cross Hands

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Gynradd Gorslas - - - -
Penygroes County Primary School - - - -
Cefneithin County Primary School - - - -
Cross Hands C.P. School - - - -
Maesybont C.P. School - - - -
Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cross Hands

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XL:UK Radio afrobeat, asian urban hits MP3 192 kbps
Easy 50s - MP3
RustRadio metal MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Cross Hands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940s Swansea Bay
Amgueddfa Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Museum
Dinefwr Castle Museum
Dylan Thomas Centre
Egypt Centre
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Heritage Centre
Kidwelly Industrial Museum
National Waterfront Museum
Oriel Science
Parc Howard Museum
Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum Collections Centre
Swansea Museum Tramway Centre

Libraries in Cross Hands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ammanford Library0.0
Bay Library0.0
Brynhyfryd Library0.0
Burry Port Branch Library0.0
Carmarthen Library0.0
Clydach Library0.0
Clydach Library0.0
Gorseinon Library0.0
Gowerton Library0.0
Gowerton Library0.0
Killay Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Llandysul Library0.0
Llanelli Library0.0
Llywnhendy Library0.0
Morriston Library0.0
Morriston Library0.0
Oystermouth Library0.0
Penlan Community Centre and Library0.0
Pontardawe Library0.0
School Learning Hub0.0
School Learning Hub0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
Sketty Library0.0
Skewen Library0.0
Skewen Library0.0
South Wales Miner's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
Swansea Central Library0.0
Swansea Central Library0.0
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cross Hands

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Llanelli Indoor Market
Swansea Market

Hotels in Cross Hands

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crosshands Hotel
Travelodge Llanelli Cross Hands

Cafes in Cross Hands

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Starbucks

Cinemas in Cross Hands

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross Hands Public Hall & Cinema

Dentists in Cross Hands

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Llandeilo Road Dental Surgery

Gas Stations in Cross Hands

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Gorslas
Texaco

Stadiums & Teams in Cross Hands

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cross Hands

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Aberporth Airport-Small Airport
Bethesda-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Crymych Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pembrey West Wales Airport-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cross Hands

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cefneithin Post Office, Village Shop & Bakery
Penygroes Post Office

Treatment Centers in Cross Hands

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Celtic Therapy & Rehab Services
Mumbles Clinic
Mumbles Podiatry
The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cross Hands

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capel Llanlluan
Capel Pentwyn
Jerusalem Chapel
Mynydd Sion Independant Chapel
Pen-y-groes
Penygroes Congregational Chapel
Penygroes Congregational Chapel
Saint Lleian's Church
Tabernacle
Tabor

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Hands

What is the population of Cross Hands?

Cross Hands has a population of 4,549 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,027.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Cross Hands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,504, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,529 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cross Hands?

Cross Hands has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.

How is the job market in Cross Hands?

Cross Hands has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $914. There are 414 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cross Hands?

The median home value in Cross Hands is $250,529. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,188. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.

How are the schools in Cross Hands?

31.3% of adults in Cross Hands hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Cross Hands?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Hands is 3% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.

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