Farm Lane is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 2PG is located in the Worsley & Westwood Park 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 Farm Lane, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 2PR, M28 2PS, M28 2PP, M28 2PQ, M28 2PT, M28 2PU, M28 2PX, M28 2PW, M28 2PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M28 2PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 50.9% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49.1% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 23.6% | 37.1% | 13.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 51.1% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 47.8% | 52.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 18.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 36.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Lane 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 -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Farm Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-09-13 | £361,017 |
| 49 Farm Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £346,500 | 2024-05-24 | £350,366 |
| 57 Farm Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2017-06-30 | £343,211 |
| 37 Farm Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-12-12 | £402,460 |
| 51 Farm Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,250 | 2013-12-06 | £501,925 |
M28 2PG 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Aviary Road , Walkden M28 2WF | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Community Primary School Vaughan Street , Winton M30 8DH | 2out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gilbert's RC Primary School Cambell Road , Winton M30 8LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS | 4out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 910 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Academy Off Green Lane , Patricroft M30 0RW | 1out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 546-548 Manchester Road , Haslingden BB4 6LN | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles School 29 Ashworth Lane , SK14 6NT | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Heritage Boat Company | The Hump Back Bridge | 301 yd | |
| George's Dining Room and Bar | 17-21 Barton Road | 301 yd | |
| Leopard Pie Pizza | 11 Barton Road | 301 yd | |
| AFC Monton | Monton Amateur Football Club, Granary Lane | 358 yd | |
| Worsley Court House Kitchen/Bar | within Old Courthouse, Barton Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridgewater Hotel | Bridgewater Hotel, 23 Barton Road | 301 yd | |
| The Barton Arms | Barton Arms, 2 Stablefold | 557 yd | |
| The John Gilbert | The John Gilbert, Worsley Brow | 620 yd | |
| Winton Social Club | Winton Bowling Tennis And Soci, Grange Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Afc Monton off Worsley Road | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club ALDER FOREST AVENUE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Winton Bowling Tennis And Social Club BROOKSIDE BROOKSIDE GRANGE ROAD | tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Alder Park Primary School (Closed) Cranbrook Road | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Cranbrook Road CRANBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Bridgewater School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 140 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.