Mountain Street is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 3RB 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 Mountain Street, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 3GZ, M28 3RD, M28 3QX, M28 3RE, M28 3GY, M28 3RU, M28 3RT, M28 3ST, M28 3GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M28 3RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 53.8% | 52.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 3RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 32.2% | 44.5% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 32.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 11.4% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 (64.9%) 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 | 24.9% | 35.4% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 29.5% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 17.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 8.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 3RB this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 30.3% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 23.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 94.7% | 94.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountain 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mountain Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-07 | £223,277 |
| 20 Mountain Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-01-06 | £230,104 |
| 20 Mountain Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-04-16 | £205,065 |
| 36 Mountain Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2016-02-19 | £216,153 |
| 28 Mountain Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2015-05-11 | £247,518 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,384 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 | 2,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Street , Little Hulton M38 9WD | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walkden Primary School Worsley Road North , Walkden M28 3QD | 2out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Queen Street , Little Hulton M38 0WH | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Bridgewater Street , Little Hulton M38 9ND | - not rated | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Methodist Primary School Prescott Street , Off Hilton Lane M28 0ZA | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Eastham High School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Salford Academy 124 Longshaw Drive , M28 0BB | - not rated | 1,094 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 | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John (Ellesmere) Community | St Johns Community Centre, 10 Algernon Road | 211 yd | |
| Total Fitness UK Ltd | Units 6 And 8, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 374 yd | |
| Libby's Diner | 38 Worsley Road North | 395 yd | |
| Nandos | G13, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 427 yd | |
| Meels on Wheels | 9 Ridyard Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkden Cricket Club | Walkden Cricket Club, Harriet Street | 573 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 73-79 Manchester Road East | 584 yd | |
| The New Albion | 137 Manchester Road East | 584 yd | |
| Shamrock Tavern | 241 Manchester Road East | 650 yd | |
| Vulcan Inn | 94 Worsley Road North | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roccos Dessert | 212 Bolton Road | 329 yd | |
| Spice Zone | 228 Bolton Road | 344 yd | |
| Candy Retreat | 230 Bolton Road | 344 yd | |
| Li Wah Fish & Chips | 56 Worsley Road North | 395 yd | |
| Purple Lounge Express | within G8b To G9, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit G5, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 444 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit G1a, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 444 yd | |
| B&M Retail | Unit 230 To 231, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Walkden) ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK NEW ELLESMERE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 224 yd |
| St. Edmund'S Rc Primary School QUEEN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 505 yd |
| Walkden Cricket Club Harriet Street | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Walkden Methodist Church MANCHESTER ROAD EAST | 580 yd | |
| Harriet Street Playing Fields SPORTSIDE GROVE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Fives Athletic Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES WHITTLE STREET | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Sportlife Fitness Centre (Walkden) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Madamswood Madams Wood Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Harrop Fold High School Hilton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 950 yd |
| St Georges Rc High School (Closed) Parsonage Drive | 1,042 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.