Woodland Grange is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 7AS is located in the Boothstown & Ellenbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worsley and Eccles South. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodland Grange, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 7AF, M28 7DE, M28 7FD, M28 7AG, M28 7AE, M28 7AB, M28 7AH, M28 7HA, M28 7EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 7AS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M28 7AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 35.5% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 55.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 67.4% | 65.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 30.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -9.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around M28 7AS this area, 4.1% 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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 55% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.3% | 81.7% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.8% | 89.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 89.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 76.7% | 18.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Grange 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Woodland Grange, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-08 | £419,492 |
| 1 Woodland Grange, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £160,208 | 2022-06-30 | £172,044 |
| 7 Woodland Grange, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-30 | £455,529 |
| 8 Woodland Grange, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £475,000 | 2018-07-18 | £729,721 |
| 17 Woodland Grange, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £314,950 | 2018-07-17 | £505,977 |
M28 7AS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M28 7AS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 201 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Aviary Road , Walkden M28 2WF | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew And Bee | 270 Walkden Road | 486 yd | |
| Mesne BSC & ASC | within Mesne Lea Primary Schoo, Mesne Lea Primary School | 497 yd | |
| Glass House Restaurant | within Salford City College Walkden Sixth Form Centre, Walkden Road | 531 yd | |
| Parr Fold Park Cafe | within Parr Fold Park, Rutland Road | 818 yd | |
| Roots and Roast | 140 Walkden Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Sports Club | Walkden Road | 425 yd | |
| Worsley Old Hall | Walkden Road | 831 yd | |
| Roe Green Cricket Club | Beesley Green | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome, Walkden Bar 2 | 142 Walkden Road | 907 yd | |
| Grill On The Green | within Roe Green Cricket Club, Beesley Green | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Sports Club WALKDEN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Walkden Sixth Form Centre (Closed) Worsley Campus Worsley Campus Walkden Road | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Mesne Lea Primary School WALKDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Parr Fold Park Rutland Road | tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Marriott Hotel & Country Club (Worsley Park) WALKDEN ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Walkden High School OLD CLOUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Worsley Running Track (Closed) Walkden Road | 812 yd | |
| Walkden Recreation Centre (Closed) Birch Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 853 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 | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.