Church Road is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 3LW 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 Church Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 3LN, M28 3LQ, M28 3WS, M28 3JR, M28 3LP, M28 3FU, M28 3LG, M28 3DG, M28 3XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 3LW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51.6% | 47.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M28 3LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 50.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 28.4% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11% | 5.2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.1% | 47.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 33% | 18.6% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 12.9% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 31.4% | 17.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 91.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 98.8% | 88.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 89% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Church Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-09-09 | £172,762 |
| 10 Church Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2024-03-08 | £280,111 |
| 29 Church Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £252,700 | 2024-03-08 | £275,197 |
| 27 Church Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-02-03 | £272,270 |
| 35 Church Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-06-05 | £254,276 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 2,003 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 | 2,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 3,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 266 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Crompton Street , Walkden M28 3HP | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | - not rated | 892 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 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Eastham High School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkden High School Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | 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 | 918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 5,210 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 | 954 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Salford Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere Forest School Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Tandoori | Manchester Road | 279 yd | |
| Nicola's | 62 Whittle Street | 374 yd | |
| Due Amici | Due Amici, 10 Bridgewater Road | 419 yd | |
| Koi Sushi and Oriental | 15 Bridgewater Road | 419 yd | |
| Lowrys Cafe | Unit 101, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stocks Hotel | Stocks Hotel, Manchester Road | 249 yd | |
| Unit 21 | 5 Bolton Road | 412 yd | |
| Bulls Head (Wetherspoons) | 12 High Street | 471 yd | |
| Walkden Legion Club Limited | The Royal British Legion, Wilfred Road | 497 yd | |
| Walkden Cricket Club | Walkden Cricket Club, Harriet Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaynes Sandwich Corner | 63 Manchester Road | 117 yd | |
| Manchester road chippy | 90 Manchester Road | 149 yd | |
| The Walkden Bar | 24 Walkden Road | 248 yd | |
| Gold Elephant Catering Ltd | 24 Hodge Road | 293 yd | |
| Tony's Italian Takeaway | 5 Memorial Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail | Unit 230 To 231, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 515 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit G5, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 690 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit G1a, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Rc Primary School HOLLY AVENUE | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Sportlife Fitness Centre (Walkden) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Guildhall At Ellesmere (Closed) Guild Avenue | tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Fives Athletic Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES WHITTLE STREET | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Walkden Cricket Club Harriet Street | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| St Paul'S C Of E Primary School CROMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Harriet Street Playing Fields SPORTSIDE GROVE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Worsley Leisure Centre WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE BRIDGEWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Walkden Recreation Centre (Closed) Birch Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 697 yd |
| Total Fitness (Walkden) ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK NEW ELLESMERE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 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 | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.