Mosley Common Road is in Worsley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M28 1BZ is located in the Boothstown & Ellenbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worsley and Eccles South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mosley Common Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 1DA, M28 1FL, M28 1DG, M28 1XJ, M28 1XN, M28 1DB, M28 1BY, M28 1DD, M28 1DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M28 1BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.3% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.7% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 M28 1BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 41.2% | 48.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 36.3% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.4% | 54% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 34.2% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 11.6% | 15.6% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 17.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 38.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 95% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.4% | 95.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mosley Common Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Boothstown & Ellenbrook average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Mosley Common Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-05-28 | £708,861 |
| The Flat The Conservative Club, 259 - 263 Mosley Common Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-11-20 | £281,928 |
| 243 Mosley Common Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2021-09-24 | £455,681 |
| 267 Mosley Common Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-07-23 | £193,077 |
| The Flat The Conservative Club, 259 - 263 Mosley Common Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2017-07-10 | £5,818 |
M28 1BZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M28 1BZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School 6 Chapel Street , Boothstown M28 1DG | 3out of 4 | 54 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Vicars Hall Lane , Boothstown M28 1HS | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Commonside Road , Worsley M28 1AE | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 4,800 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why Not? Cafe | 29 Leigh Road | 312 yd | |
| Cafe 55 | within Boothstown Library, Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive | 390 yd | |
| Desire Soap and Candles | 50-52 Leigh Road | 439 yd | |
| Boothstown Village Hall | 9 Vicars Hall Lane | 489 yd | |
| Buffalo Bar & Grill | 1 Standfield Shopping Centre | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothstown Conservative Club | 259-263 Mosley Common Road | 2 yd | |
| Boothstown Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Victoria Street | 280 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, Leigh Road | 280 yd | |
| Coal and Cotton | 44 Leigh Road | 466 yd | |
| Boundary Stone | Bridgewater Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woks Up! | 41 Leigh Road | 312 yd | |
| The Top Chippy | 119 Leigh Road | 517 yd | |
| Olympic Fish & Chips | 125 Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley | 698 yd | |
| Lung Hing House | 133 Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley | 698 yd | |
| Zumu Sushi | 129 Mosley Common Road, Worsley | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 6 Standfield Shopping Centre | 540 yd | |
| Spar | 131 Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley | 698 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley | 1,011 yd | |
| Co Op Ellenbrook | 8-9 Morston Close | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highlea Secondary School (Closed) Mosley Common Road | 115 yd | |
| Moseley Common Playing Field BRIDGEWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School VICARS HALL LANE | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| St. Johns Ce Primary School (Closed) Commonside Road | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Gym 28 199B 199B CHADDOCK LANE | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School KENDAL ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Bridgewater Park Playing Fields BOOTHSTOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB BOOTHSTOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB AMBERHILL WAY | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| City Road Playing Fields CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.