Melton Close is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 3SN is located in the Walkden South 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 Melton Close, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 3SP, M28 3SJ, M28 3SL, M28 3FG, M28 3AE, M28 3SG, M28 3SD, M28 0GD, M28 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M28 3SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 37.3% | 40.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 40.8% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 46.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.5% | 17% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 23.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 32.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96% | 97.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.7% | 96.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton Close 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.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Melton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-12-14 | £261,778 |
| 1 Melton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,810 | 2019-11-21 | £226,114 |
| 1 Melton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2011-03-04 | £273,971 |
| 9 Melton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2000-12-15 | £378,857 |
| 5 Melton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 1997-07-25 | £430,335 |
M28 3SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 1,579 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 | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Methodist Primary School Prescott Street , Off Hilton Lane M28 0ZA | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Eastham High School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Salford Academy 124 Longshaw Drive , M28 0BB | - not rated | 1,366 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 | 752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 5,374 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 | 921 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 921 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 921 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Salford Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere Forest School Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worsley Pool Coffee Shop | within Worsley Leisure Centre, Bridgewater Road | 192 yd | |
| Cups and Pups | 4 Newearth Road | 290 yd | |
| Parr Fold Park Cafe | within Parr Fold Park, Rutland Road | 379 yd | |
| Due Amici | Due Amici, 10 Bridgewater Road | 474 yd | |
| Koi Sushi and Oriental | 15 Bridgewater Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkden Legion Club Limited | The Royal British Legion, Wilfred Road | 338 yd | |
| Bulls Head (Wetherspoons) | 12 High Street | 561 yd | |
| Unit 21 | 5 Bolton Road | 613 yd | |
| The Stocks Hotel | Stocks Hotel, Manchester Road | 668 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 73-79 Manchester Road East | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 13 Bridgewater Road | 474 yd | |
| Darjeeling | 8 Bridgewater Road | 474 yd | |
| Marios Pizza | 4 Bridgewater Road | 474 yd | |
| Tony's Italian Takeaway | 5 Memorial Road | 505 yd | |
| Gold Elephant Catering Ltd | 24 Hodge Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail | Unit 230 To 231, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road | 698 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit G5, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 816 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit G1a, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worsley Leisure Centre WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE BRIDGEWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 194 yd |
| St Georges Rc High School (Closed) Parsonage Drive | 242 yd | |
| Guildhall At Ellesmere (Closed) Guild Avenue | tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Parr Fold Park Rutland Road | tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Sportlife Fitness Centre (Walkden) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Harrop Fold High School Hilton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Walkden Methodist Church MANCHESTER ROAD EAST | 706 yd | |
| Walkden Sixth Form Centre (Closed) Worsley Campus Worsley Campus Walkden Road | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Mesne Lea Primary School WALKDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Walkden Cricket Club Harriet Street | grass pitches | 936 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.