The Sidings is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 2QD 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 The Sidings, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 2QA, M28 2UR, M28 2AG, M28 2BW, M28 2WB, M28 2QE, M28 2PZ, M28 2AH, M28 2UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 2QD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 21.1% | 28.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 46.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 27.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 18.2% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 2.6% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 0.2% | -5.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 21.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 4.2% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 46% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 78.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 85.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 89.6% | 85.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings 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 -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Sidings, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2013-08-16 | £1,392,705 |
| 3 The Sidings, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2011-09-16 | £981,729 |
| 3 The Sidings, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2007-02-08 | £1,067,495 |
| 4 The Sidings, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2000-07-14 | £1,042,090 |
M28 2QD 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park Community Primary School Vaughan Street , Winton M30 8DH | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Aviary Road , Walkden M28 2WF | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gilbert's RC Primary School Cambell Road , Winton M30 8LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monton Green Primary School Pine Grove , Eccles M30 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Academy Off Green Lane , Patricroft M30 0RW | 1out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 546-548 Manchester Road , Haslingden BB4 6LN | - not rated | 2,444 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder brook P R U | within Alder Brook, Walnut Road | 431 yd | |
| AFC Monton | Monton Amateur Football Club, Granary Lane | 499 yd | |
| The Delph Restaurant And Bar | 4b Worsley Road | 611 yd | |
| Tung Fong Restaurant | 2 Worsley Road | 611 yd | |
| Bridgewater Heritage Boat Company | The Hump Back Bridge | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barton Arms | Barton Arms, 2 Stablefold | 276 yd | |
| The Bridgewater Hotel | Bridgewater Hotel, 23 Barton Road | 623 yd | |
| Winton Social Club | Winton Bowling Tennis And Soci, Grange Road | 852 yd | |
| Egerton Arms | 363 Worsley Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winton Bar | 360a-362a Worsley Road | 915 yd | |
| Vojon Balti Sweet Sensation | 343 Worsley Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Park Primary School (Closed) Cranbrook Road | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Bridgewater School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Cranbrook Road CRANBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club ALDER FOREST AVENUE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Afc Monton off Worsley Road | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Winton Bowling Tennis And Social Club BROOKSIDE BROOKSIDE GRANGE ROAD | tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Broadoak Primary School FAIRMOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 981 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 296.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.