Boothshall Way is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 1UX 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 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boothshall Way, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 1UR, M28 1UT, M28 1UL, M28 1UP, M28 1US, M28 1UZ, M28 1UQ, M28 1UJ, M28 1UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 1UX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1UX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 25.2% | 28.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 59.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (93%) 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 | 68.4% | 65.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 27.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1UX this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 4.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 50.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 90.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.5% | 94% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 94.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boothshall Way 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Boothshall Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2019-11-27 | £603,298 |
| 110 Boothshall Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2018-09-21 | £491,843 |
| 112 Boothshall Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2016-08-11 | £639,233 |
| 117 Boothshall Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £315,995 | 2016-06-02 | £543,185 |
| 119 Boothshall Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £315,995 | 2016-05-25 | £550,781 |
M28 1UX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 276 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School 6 Chapel Street , Boothstown M28 1DG | 3out of 4 | 631 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 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS | 4out of 4 | 1,559 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 | 2,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Academy Off Green Lane , Patricroft M30 0RW | 1out of 4 | 4,903 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothstown Village Hall | 9 Vicars Hall Lane | 238 yd | |
| Desire Soap and Candles | 50-52 Leigh Road | 298 yd | |
| Why Not? Cafe | 29 Leigh Road | 384 yd | |
| Masons Bar and Cafe | 11 Standfield Shopping Centre | 503 yd | |
| Buffalo Bar & Grill | 1 Standfield Shopping Centre | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal and Cotton | 44 Leigh Road | 345 yd | |
| Boothstown Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Victoria Street | 406 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, Leigh Road | 424 yd | |
| Maltdog Boothstown | 8 Standfield Shopping Centre | 522 yd | |
| The Moorings | The Moorings, 2 Quayside Close | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Top Chippy | 119 Leigh Road | 340 yd | |
| Woks Up! | 41 Leigh Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 6 Standfield Shopping Centre | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Ce Primary School VICARS HALL LANE | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Bridgewater Park Playing Fields BOOTHSTOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB BOOTHSTOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB AMBERHILL WAY | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Boothsbank Basin (Closed) Boothsbank Avenue | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Highlea Secondary School (Closed) Mosley Common Road | 779 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.