Maplefield Drive is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 1GB 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 Maplefield Drive, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 1WA, M28 1GA, M28 1NA, M28 1WD, M28 1NG, M28 1HH, M28 1NB, M28 1HN, M28 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 1GB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 M28 1GB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 27.4% | 26.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 58.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.8% | 51.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 12.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 22.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 30.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 70.7% | 46.2% | 24.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maplefield Drive 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Maplefield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2025-09-22 | £248,114 |
| 2 Maplefield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2024-05-17 | £313,682 |
| 18 Maplefield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-03-25 | £266,021 |
| 16 Maplefield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-09 | £281,839 |
| 17 Maplefield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-05-14 | £372,911 |
M28 1GB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1GB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Vicars Hall Lane , Boothstown M28 1HS | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School 6 Chapel Street , Boothstown M28 1DG | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Commonside Road , Worsley M28 1AE | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Eastham High School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkden High School Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlea Secondary School Mosley Common Road , Worsley M28 1DA | - not rated | 573 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Highfield School St John's Road , Mosley Common M28 1AR | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 55 | within Boothstown Library, Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive | 189 yd | |
| Buffalo Bar & Grill | 1 Standfield Shopping Centre | 311 yd | |
| Shahbaaz Bangla Cuisine Ltd | 13-14 Standfield Shopping Centre | 317 yd | |
| Vesuvio Ristorante | 9a-14a Standfield Shopping Centre | 324 yd | |
| Masons Bar and Cafe | 11 Standfield Shopping Centre | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltdog Boothstown | 8 Standfield Shopping Centre | 317 yd | |
| Coal and Cotton | 44 Leigh Road | 469 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, Leigh Road | 492 yd | |
| The Woodside | 501 Ellenbrook Road | 512 yd | |
| Boothstown Conservative Club | 259-263 Mosley Common Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top Chippy | 119 Leigh Road | 478 yd | |
| Woks Up! | 41 Leigh Road | 525 yd | |
| Italian Express Worsley | 10 Morston Close | 703 yd | |
| Wok 2 Go | 11 Morston Close | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 6 Standfield Shopping Centre | 317 yd | |
| Co Op Ellenbrook | 8-9 Morston Close | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highlea Secondary School (Closed) Mosley Common Road | 617 yd | |
| Moseley Common Playing Field BRIDGEWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School VICARS HALL LANE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Boothsbank Basin (Closed) Boothsbank Avenue | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| St. Johns Ce Primary School (Closed) Commonside Road | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| City Road Playing Fields CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 936 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 | 201.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.