Old Mill Lane is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 3UH 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 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Mill Lane, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 3UE, M28 3UF, M28 3WD, M28 3UG, M28 3YL, M28 3YF, M28 3YH, M28 3NF, M28 3YJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 3UH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.5% | 49.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 33% | 49% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 4.9% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.1% | 70.9% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 22.5% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 25.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3UH this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 7.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 7.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 16.5% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 49% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 75.7% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 95.3% | 86.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 86.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.4% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Mill Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Old Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2022-07-28 | £330,276 |
| 6 Old Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £263,650 | 2017-04-28 | £418,565 |
| 2 Old Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £224,950 | 2017-04-28 | £357,126 |
| 4 Old Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £263,650 | 2017-04-28 | £418,565 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,226 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 Crompton Street , Walkden M28 3HP | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Heathside Grove , Walkden M28 3NZ | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Walkden Primary School Worsley Road North , Walkden M28 3QD | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,321 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola's | 62 Whittle Street | 787 yd | |
| Mph Catering | within Ellesmere Golf Club, Old Clough Lane | 975 yd | |
| The Cottage Tandoori | Manchester Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Golf Club | Ellesmere Golf Club, Old Clough Lane | 975 yd | |
| The Stocks Hotel | Stocks Hotel, Manchester Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Walkden Cricket Club | Walkden Cricket Club, Harriet Street | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester road chippy | 90 Manchester Road | 787 yd | |
| First Choice Food Express | 64 Whittle Street | 787 yd | |
| Jaynes Sandwich Corner | 63 Manchester Road | 897 yd | |
| The Walkden Bar | 24 Walkden Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S C Of E Primary School CROMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Christ The King Rc Primary School HOLLY AVENUE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Fives Athletic Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES FOOTBALL GROUND AND PREMISES WHITTLE STREET | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Harriet Street Playing Fields SPORTSIDE GROVE | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Ellesmere Golf Club OLD CLOUGH LANE | golf | 965 yd |
| Walkden Cricket Club Harriet Street | grass pitches | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.