Cherry Wood Close is in Worsley, Manchester and in Salford district. M28 7WA is located in the Walkden South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worsley and Eccles South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherry Wood Close, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M28 7UZ, M28 7UL, M28 7UW, M28 7UJ, M28 7UH, M28 7UP, M28 7UF, M28 7UE, M28 7UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M28 7WA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7WA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 20% | 35.6% | 15.6% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 53.6% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 50.4% | 62.6% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 26.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 8.3% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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.
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 13.2% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 44.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 98.1% | 89.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 89.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Wood Close 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.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cherry Wood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-27 | £360,696 |
| 6 Cherry Wood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2019-05-28 | £360,187 |
| 8 Cherry Wood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2018-06-12 | £359,600 |
| 15 Cherry Wood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-08-14 | £390,804 |
| 3 Cherry Wood Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2013-06-28 | £383,781 |
M28 7WA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,219 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 | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley Community Primary School Parr Fold Avenue , Walkden M28 7HE | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Commonside Road , Worsley M28 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mesne Lea Primary School Walkden Road , Walkden M28 7FG | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Little Hulton, Worsley M28 0SY | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrop Fold School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Eastham High School Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Salford Academy 124 Longshaw Drive , M28 0BB | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field School Walkden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haysbrook School Walkenden Road , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Salford Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere Forest School Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cups and Pups | 4 Newearth Road | 731 yd | |
| Parr Fold Park Cafe | within Parr Fold Park, Rutland Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodside | 501 Ellenbrook Road | 688 yd | |
| Boundary Stone | Bridgewater Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok 2 Go | 11 Morston Close | 339 yd | |
| Italian Express Worsley | 10 Morston Close | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Ellenbrook | 8-9 Morston Close | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Road Playing Fields CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Parr Fold Park Rutland Road | tennis courts | 907 yd |
| St Georges Rc High School (Closed) Parsonage Drive | 1,007 yd | |
| Moseley Common Playing Field BRIDGEWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.