Shiel Street is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 3LD is located in the Walkden North 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 Shiel Street, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 3LB, M28 3LF, M28 3LE, M28 3FT, M28 3LA, M28 3JZ, M28 3LH, M28 3QA, M28 3JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M28 3LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46% | 48.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.7% | 40.3% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 24.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 24% | 19.4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.9% | 30.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -18.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 22.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Very bad health | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around M28 3LD this area, 43.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.1% | 43.9% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 25.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 22.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 84.4% | -14.4% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 96.3% | 89% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 89% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shiel Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Walkden North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Shiel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-06 | £152,904 |
| 20 Shiel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2024-05-01 | £148,392 |
| 22 Shiel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-01-04 | £173,745 |
| 14 Shiel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-03-13 | £256,585 |
| 10 Shiel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2019-08-12 | £315,749 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M28 3LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Heathside Grove , Walkden M28 3NZ | - not rated | 275 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Crompton Street , Walkden M28 3HP | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Queen Street , Little Hulton M38 0WH | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Street , Little Hulton M38 9WD | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Eastham High School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Salford Academy 124 Longshaw Drive , M28 0BB | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Salford Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere Forest School Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Non-maintained 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowrys Cafe | Unit 101, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 203 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Unit 212 -214, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 210 yd | |
| The Cottage Tandoori | Manchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 145, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 242 yd | |
| Nicola's | 62 Whittle Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkden Cricket Club | Walkden Cricket Club, Harriet Street | 154 yd | |
| Unit 21 | 5 Bolton Road | 230 yd | |
| The Stocks Hotel | Stocks Hotel, Manchester Road | 239 yd | |
| Bulls Head (Wetherspoons) | 12 High Street | 291 yd | |
| Walkden Legion Club Limited | The Royal British Legion, Wilfred Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | 15 Bolton Road | 230 yd | |
| Fuzion Eats | Unit 151a, Walkden Town Centre, Bolton Road | 241 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 151b, Walkden Town Centre, Bolton Road | 241 yd | |
| Walkden Pizza and Kebab Express | 142-144 Bolton Road | 246 yd | |
| That Burger Place Walkden | 160 Bolton Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail | Unit 230 To 231, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 205 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit G5, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 320 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit G1a, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkden Cricket Club Harriet Street | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Fives Athletic Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES WHITTLE STREET | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Sportlife Fitness Centre (Walkden) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Harriet Street Playing Fields SPORTSIDE GROVE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Total Fitness (Walkden) ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK NEW ELLESMERE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Guildhall At Ellesmere (Closed) Guild Avenue | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Worsley Leisure Centre WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE BRIDGEWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Christ The King Rc Primary School HOLLY AVENUE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Walkden Methodist Church MANCHESTER ROAD EAST | 735 yd | |
| St Georges Rc High School (Closed) Parsonage Drive | 847 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 | 101.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.