Thornton Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M28 1AX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.3%	61.3%	3.0%	51.0%	10.3%
Male	41.7%	38.8%	-2.9%	49.0%	-10.2%

Partnership Status

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	25.4%	17.6%	-7.8%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	31.8%	38.7%	6.9%	44.2%	-5.5%
Separated	2.3%	7%	4.7%	2.2%	4.8%
Divorced	15%	16.2%	1.2%	9.1%	7.1%
Widowed	25.4%	20.4%	-5.0%	6.1%	14.3%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (54.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	23.5%	23.8%	0.3%	48.4%	-24.6%
Good health	21.4%	30.6%	9.2%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	35.8%	31.3%	-4.5%	12.7%	18.6%
Bad health	16.6%	11.3%	-5.3%	4.0%	7.3%
Very bad health	2.7%	3.1%	0.4%	1.2%	1.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around M28 1AX this area, 50% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	56.1%	50%	-6.1%	18.2%	31.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	7%	-1.1%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.8%	8.5%	-1.3%	13.4%	-4.9%
Apprenticeship	4%	4.2%	0.2%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	9.9%	0.7%	16.9%	-7.0%
Degree or Similar	9.2%	15.5%	6.3%	33.8%	-18.3%
Other	3.5%	4.9%	1.4%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	97.3%	95%	-2.3%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	96.3%	92.5%	-3.8%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.1%	4.4%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.7%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	92.5%	-2.2%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	1.3%	-1.9%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Ireland	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	21.9%	13.5%	8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.9%	37.2%	-18.3%
Christian	78%	46.2%	31.8%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	1.2%	6.0%	-4.8%

Safety

Is Thornton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley 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 -8.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in M28 1AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thornton Road are based on 442 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thornton Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for M28 1AX

Average Price
£157,098

Semi-Detached
£196,095

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,110

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thornton Road

Average Price
£219,431

Semi-Detached
£210,828

Terraced
£220,583

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£145,514

Other
£1,130

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thornton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Thornton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-11-12	£185,648
1 Thornton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£995	2021-09-23	£1,130
7 Thornton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2021-02-19	£221,064
21 Thornton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£137,000	2017-06-23	£213,607
47 Thornton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£94,000	2013-04-15	£176,921

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M28 1AX

Employment

M28 1AX 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 M28 1AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Self-Employed	6
Part-Time Employee	5
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Construction	5
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	5
Education	4
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA	3out of 4	4,795 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG	3out of 4	196 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Commonside Road , Worsley M28 1AE	3out of 4	391 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boothstown Methodist Primary School 6 Chapel Street , Boothstown M28 1DG	3out of 4	678 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY	4out of 4	842 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Vicars Hall Lane , Boothstown M28 1HS	4out of 4	1,020 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY	- not rated	2,442 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE	3out of 4	2,718 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	3,379 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB	2out of 4	3,515 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	4,484 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS	- not rated	2,617 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN	- not rated	2,923 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	4,206 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ	- not rated	4,480 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE	3out of 4	4,561 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beehive Community Centre	Lindale Road, Worsley	151 yd
Amans Worsley	184 Chaddock Lane, Worsley	257 yd
Lugana Restaurant	146 Mosley Common Road, Worsley	292 yd
Subway Parr Bridge	Unit 3 Parr Bridge Retail Park, Mosley Common Road	534 yd
Why Not? Cafe	29 Leigh Road	904 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
King William VI	5 Commonside Road, Worsley	356 yd
Boothstown Conservative Club	259-263 Mosley Common Road	641 yd
Boundary Stone	Bridgewater Road	648 yd
Boothstown Royal British Legion	The Royal British Legion, Victoria Street	837 yd
The Royal Oak	Royal Oak Hotel, Leigh Road	887 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Olympic Fish & Chips	125 Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley	220 yd
Lung Hing House	133 Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley	220 yd
Big Mamma	127 Mosley Common Road, Worsley	238 yd
Zumu Sushi	129 Mosley Common Road, Worsley	239 yd
Woks Up!	41 Leigh Road	904 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spar	131 Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley		220 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley		476 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holy Family Catholic Primary School KENDAL ROAD	grass pitches	276 yd
St. Johns Ce Primary School (Closed) Commonside Road	grass pitches	318 yd
Gym 28 199B 199B CHADDOCK LANE	health and fitness suite	340 yd
Highlea Secondary School (Closed) Mosley Common Road		530 yd
Moseley Common Playing Field BRIDGEWATER ROAD	grass pitches	654 yd
Garrett Hall Primary School GARRETT LANE	grass pitches	906 yd
St Andrews Ce Primary School VICARS HALL LANE	grass pitches	1,000 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.