Charlton Fold is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 3SU 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 2006-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charlton Fold, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 3RW, M38 9QB, M28 3GG, M38 9GA, M38 9NN, M28 3RN, M28 3GQ, M38 9QA, M38 9GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 3SU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 35.3% | 34.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 45% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.8% | 39.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 19.8% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 3SU this area, 29.3% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 29.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 15.5% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 95.7% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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% | 89.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 88.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlton Fold 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Charlton Fold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-10-11 | £80,940 |
| 15 Charlton Fold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-11-02 | £198,500 |
| 14 Charlton Fold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-08-24 | £187,926 |
| 9 Charlton Fold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2020-07-21 | £195,875 |
| Jacks Cottage, 11 Charlton Fold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-09-23 | £180,174 |
M28 3SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walkden Primary School Worsley Road North , Walkden M28 3QD | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Street , Little Hulton M38 9WD | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Queen Street , Little Hulton M38 0WH | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dukesgate Academy Earlesdon Crescent , Little Hulton M38 9HF | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Methodist Primary School Prescott Street , Off Hilton Lane M28 0ZA | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 5,345 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 | 1,775 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 3,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John (Ellesmere) Community | St Johns Community Centre, 10 Algernon Road | 552 yd | |
| Libby's Diner | 38 Worsley Road North | 562 yd | |
| Jacobs Butty Bar | 130 Worsley Road North | 566 yd | |
| Grandmas Kitchen Ltd | 216 Piggott Street | 891 yd | |
| Abby's Cafe | New Bury Community Centre, Buckley Lane | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Inn | 94 Worsley Road North | 566 yd | |
| Dukes Gate | Dukes Gate Hotel, Cleggs Lane | 656 yd | |
| Shamrock Tavern | 241 Manchester Road East | 931 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 73-79 Manchester Road East | 996 yd | |
| The New Albion | 137 Manchester Road East | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li Wah Fish & Chips | 56 Worsley Road North | 562 yd | |
| Stumble Inn Chippy | within, 212 Cleggs Lane | 647 yd | |
| Raz's Pizza & Kebab House | 302 Cleggs Lane | 647 yd | |
| Roccos Dessert | 212 Bolton Road | 805 yd | |
| Spice Zone | 228 Bolton Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit G5, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 989 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit G1a, Ellesmere Retail Park, New Ellesmere Approach | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Playing Fields Cleggs Lane | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| North Walkden Falcons FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Total Fitness (Walkden) ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK ELLESMERE RETAIL PARK NEW ELLESMERE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| St. Edmund'S Rc Primary School QUEEN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| Dukesgate Academy EARLESDON CRESCENT | 986 yd | |
| Walkden Methodist Church MANCHESTER ROAD EAST | 1,027 yd | |
| Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club PIGGOTT STREET | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Walkden Cricket Club Harriet Street | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.