Walkden Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7FU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M28 7FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	51.8%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	47.6%	48.2%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	25.5%	29.4%	3.9%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	46.2%	-8.1%	44.2%	2.0%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	4.8%	10%	5.2%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	13%	14%	1.0%	6.1%	7.9%

Health

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	42.5%	46.3%	3.8%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	34.8%	31.8%	-3.0%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	14.2%	14.9%	0.7%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	7.7%	4.7%	-3.0%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.2%	19%	-0.2%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	10%	-2.0%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	7.7%	-4.3%	13.4%	-5.7%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	10.4%	3.7%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	15.4%	3.9%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	33.7%	34.8%	1.1%	33.8%	1.0%
Other	4.8%	2.7%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	6.3%	6.3%	2.5%	3.8%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.6%	91%	-5.6%	81.4%	9.6%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	98.3%	90.3%	-8.0%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.4%	5.4%	5.0%	2.7%	2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	91%	-6.0%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3%	1.6%	-1.4%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Spain	2.4%	0.4%	2.0%
South and Eastern Africa	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Middle East	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Walkden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walkden Road 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in M28 7FU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walkden Road are based on 540 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Salford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walkden Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7FU

Estimated Average Property Prices for M28 7FU

Average Price
£236,799

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£243,315

Detached
£242,857

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£188,156

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walkden Road

Average Price
£401,157

Semi-Detached
£512,647

Terraced
£253,139

Detached
£816,130

Flats/Maisonettes
£187,879

Other
£1,269,848

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walkden Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
257 Walkden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-07-17	£220,419
275 Walkden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£196,000	2024-07-26	£193,143
253 Walkden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£238,000	2024-04-19	£254,447
251 Walkden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-01-26	£238,844
273 Walkden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£204,000	2024-01-05	£221,474

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M28 7FU

Employment

M28 7FU 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 retired residents living in M28 7FU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	71
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	17
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF	- not rated	1,334 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD	- not rated	2,704 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD	- not rated	2,809 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN	- not rated	3,046 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB	- not rated	3,599 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG	3out of 4	334 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG	- not rated	334 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE	- not rated	789 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE	4out of 4	789 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King RC Primary School Holly Avenue , Worsley M28 3DW	3out of 4	1,074 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walkden High School Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB	- not rated	598 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB	3out of 4	598 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH	- not rated	1,391 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY	- not rated	1,687 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD	- not rated	383 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ	- not rated	4,519 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG	- not rated	270 yd	Non-maintained special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG	- not rated	270 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG	- not rated	270 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Inscape House Salford Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG	- not rated	270 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Delamere Forest School Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG	- not rated	270 yd	Non-maintained special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brew And Bee	270 Walkden Road	257 yd
Mesne BSC & ASC	within Mesne Lea Primary Schoo, Mesne Lea Primary School	272 yd
Glass House Restaurant	within Salford City College Walkden Sixth Form Centre, Walkden Road	385 yd
Roots and Roast	140 Walkden Road	731 yd
Cubanacho Ltd	156 Walkden Road	731 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ellesmere Sports Club	Walkden Road	373 yd
Roe Green Cricket Club	Beesley Green	965 yd
Worsley Old Hall	Walkden Road	967 yd
Ellesmere Golf Club	Ellesmere Golf Club, Old Clough Lane	999 yd
Walkden Legion Club Limited	The Royal British Legion, Wilfred Road	1,020 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Welcome, Walkden Bar 2	142 Walkden Road	731 yd
Grill On The Green	within Roe Green Cricket Club, Beesley Green	965 yd
The Walkden Bar	24 Walkden Road	1,017 yd
Gold Elephant Catering Ltd	24 Hodge Road	1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mesne Lea Primary School WALKDEN ROAD	grass pitches	331 yd
Ellesmere Sports Club WALKDEN ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	385 yd
Walkden Sixth Form Centre (Closed) Worsley Campus Worsley Campus Walkden Road	health and fitness suite	387 yd
Walkden High School OLD CLOUGH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	569 yd
Worsley Running Track (Closed) Walkden Road		584 yd
Walkden Recreation Centre (Closed) Birch Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	596 yd
Parr Fold Park Rutland Road	tennis courts	625 yd
Marriott Hotel & Country Club (Worsley Park) WALKDEN ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	813 yd
Roe Green Tennis Club BEESLEY GREEN	tennis courts	971 yd
Beesley Green Community Centre BEESLEY GREEN		978 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.