Spindlepoint Drive is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 7GL 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 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spindlepoint Drive, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 7XS, M28 7GJ, M28 7GR, M28 7XR, M28 7GS, M28 7XN, M28 7XP, M28 7GN, M28 7LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 7GL 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 7GL 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 7GL 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 Spindlepoint Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Spindlepoint Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-12-17 | £313,490 |
| 7 Spindlepoint Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £440,500 | 2020-10-20 | £577,107 |
| 3 Spindlepoint Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-03-24 | £304,216 |
| 6 Spindlepoint Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-09-10 | £465,957 |
| 10 Spindlepoint Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-01-30 | £542,921 |
M28 7GL 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 7GL 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 | 4,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS | 4out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School 6 Chapel Street , Boothstown M28 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Vicars Hall Lane , Boothstown M28 1HS | 4out of 4 | 1,557 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 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 4,032 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 | 2,753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 4,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass House Restaurant | within Salford City College Walkden Sixth Form Centre, Walkden Road | 860 yd | |
| Cups and Pups | 4 Newearth Road | 871 yd | |
| Parr Fold Park Cafe | within Parr Fold Park, Rutland Road | 874 yd | |
| Brew And Bee | 270 Walkden Road | 951 yd | |
| Mesne BSC & ASC | within Mesne Lea Primary Schoo, Mesne Lea Primary School | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodside | 501 Ellenbrook Road | 507 yd | |
| Ellesmere Sports Club | Walkden Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Express Worsley | 10 Morston Close | 657 yd | |
| Wok 2 Go | 11 Morston Close | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Ellenbrook | 8-9 Morston Close | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parr Fold Park Rutland Road | tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Walkden Sixth Form Centre (Closed) Worsley Campus Worsley Campus Walkden Road | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Ellesmere Sports Club WALKDEN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| City Road Playing Fields CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Mesne Lea Primary School WALKDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Marriott Hotel & Country Club (Worsley Park) WALKDEN ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 284.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.