Ridingfold Lane is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 2PY 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 Ridingfold Lane, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 2HB, M30 8JH, M28 2HD, M28 2HA, M28 2PF, M28 2UL, M28 2LL, M28 2PZ, M30 8JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M28 2PY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% 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 | 61% | 58% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 39% | 42% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
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 | 19.9% | 18.6% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 42.6% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 5.4% | -7.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 29.1% | 29.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 23.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 38% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 20% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 4% | -6.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 25.5% | 19.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 38.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 97.4% | 87.8% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 94.2% | 90.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 90.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 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 | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 71.3% | 46.2% | 25.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 0.7% | 6.0% | -5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridingfold 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ridingfold Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-24 | £348,710 |
| 2 Ridingfold Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-15 | £282,194 |
| 5 Ridingfold Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-25 | £379,748 |
| 3 Ridingfold Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2020-12-04 | £386,193 |
| 5 Ridingfold Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-01-28 | £341,278 |
M28 2PY 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 2PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorning Street Nursery School Dorning Street Off Station Road , Patricroft M30 0PP | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Park Primary School Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Community Primary School Vaughan Street , Winton M30 8DH | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Aviary Road , Walkden M28 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Junior School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Williamson CofE High School Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School East Lancashire Road , Swinton M27 0BH | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkden High School Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 4,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | - not rated | 293 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monton Village School School House , Francis Street Monton M30 9PR | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Academy Off Green Lane , Patricroft M30 0RW | 3out of 4 | 1,926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Monton | Monton Amateur Football Club, Granary Lane | 185 yd | |
| Alder brook P R U | within Alder Brook, Walnut Road | 291 yd | |
| Bridgewater Heritage Boat Company | The Hump Back Bridge | 453 yd | |
| George's Dining Room and Bar | 17-21 Barton Road | 454 yd | |
| Leopard Pie Pizza | 11 Barton Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barton Arms | Barton Arms, 2 Stablefold | 181 yd | |
| The Bridgewater Hotel | Bridgewater Hotel, 23 Barton Road | 454 yd | |
| Winton Social Club | Winton Bowling Tennis And Soci, Grange Road | 539 yd | |
| Egerton Arms | 363 Worsley Road | 762 yd | |
| The John Gilbert | The John Gilbert, Worsley Brow | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winton Bar | 360a-362a Worsley Road | 774 yd | |
| Vojon Balti Sweet Sensation | 343 Worsley Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 319 Worsley Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Cricket Club ALDER FOREST AVENUE | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Afc Monton off Worsley Road | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Alder Park Primary School (Closed) Cranbrook Road | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Cranbrook Road CRANBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Winton Bowling Tennis And Social Club BROOKSIDE BROOKSIDE GRANGE ROAD | tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Bridgewater School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Cleavley Track CLEAVLEY TRACK CLEAVLEY TRACK BLANTYRE STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 977 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.