Waverley Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7UW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M28 7UW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	52.8%	48%	-4.8%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	47.2%	52%	4.8%	49.0%	3.0%

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	27.8%	35.2%	7.4%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	46.2%	-11.1%	44.2%	2.0%
Separated	2%	0.8%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.5%	8.9%	2.4%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	6.5%	8.9%	2.4%	6.1%	2.8%

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	46.5%	48.5%	2.0%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	30.4%	34.9%	4.5%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	16.4%	12.1%	-4.3%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	5.6%	4.4%	-1.2%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	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	16.9%	12.2%	-4.7%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	5.9%	-5.4%	9.6%	-3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	16.4%	-2.6%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.1%	1.5%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	16.8%	3.9%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	31.9%	37.8%	5.9%	33.8%	4.0%
Other	2.4%	3.8%	1.4%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	94.8%	93.8%	-1.0%	81.4%	12.4%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	96.2%	97.4%	1.2%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1%	1.1%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	5.6%	-4.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	97.4%	1.2%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	76.7%	14.9%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.6%	37.2%	-4.6%
Christian	61.5%	46.2%	15.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Waverley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

🔎 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 7UW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Waverley Road are based on 358 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 Waverley Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7UW

Estimated Average Property Prices for M28 7UW

Average Price
£335,580

Semi-Detached
£326,827

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£466,878

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waverley Road

Average Price
£189,292

Semi-Detached
£281,979

Terraced
£110,310

Detached
£434,364

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£598,492

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waverley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Waverley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-05-15	£315,000
7 Waverley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-01-17	£288,363
11 Waverley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-04-21	£304,545
15 Waverley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-10-07	£271,098
16 Waverley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-10-18	£395,842

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M28 7UW

Employment

M28 7UW 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 7UW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	18
Education	17
Financial and insurance activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA	3out of 4	4,116 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR	4out of 4	4,285 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE	4out of 4	540 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ellenbrook Community Primary School Longwall Avenue , Ellenbrook M28 7PS	4out of 4	654 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hilton Lane Primary School Madam's Wood Road , Little Hulton M28 0JY	3out of 4	1,280 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG	3out of 4	1,347 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School Prescott Street , Off Hilton Lane M28 0ZA	4out of 4	1,394 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY	- not rated	891 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB	2out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY	2out of 4	3,368 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU	4out of 4	3,740 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP	2out of 4	3,935 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ	- not rated	3,350 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB	- not rated	3,352 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE	3out of 4	3,720 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS	- not rated	3,928 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN	- not rated	3,970 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cups and Pups	4 Newearth Road	595 yd
Parr Fold Park Cafe	within Parr Fold Park, Rutland Road	755 yd
Worsley Pool Coffee Shop	within Worsley Leisure Centre, Bridgewater Road	1,000 yd
Glass House Restaurant	within Salford City College Walkden Sixth Form Centre, Walkden Road	1,012 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Woodside	501 Ellenbrook Road		763 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wok 2 Go	11 Morston Close		462 yd
Italian Express Worsley	10 Morston Close		462 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Op Ellenbrook	8-9 Morston Close		462 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
City Road Playing Fields CITY ROAD	grass pitches	584 yd
Parr Fold Park Rutland Road	tennis courts	777 yd
St Georges Rc High School (Closed) Parsonage Drive		890 yd
Worsley Leisure Centre WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE WORSLEY LEISURE CENTRE BRIDGEWATER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,002 yd
Walkden Sixth Form Centre (Closed) Worsley Campus Worsley Campus Walkden Road	health and fitness suite	1,013 yd
Harrop Fold High School Hilton Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,027 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	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	163.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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