Postcode insights

M28 1WA

Lymefield Drive

Boothstown & Ellenbrook

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Detailed insights for M28 1WA

Overview

Postcode M28 1WA is located in a major urban area, within the Boothstown & Ellenbrook ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ellenbrook & Boothstown area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ellenbrook & Boothstown is £59,646 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Common.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Ellenbrook & Boothstown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ellenbrook & Boothstown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Ellenbrook & Boothstown is £59,646 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from M28 1WA.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellenbrook & Boothstown near M28 1WA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walkden located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 1WA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe CommonMediumWalking directions to The Common
0.4 miThe CommonSmallWalking directions to The Common

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
5,771.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
10.55(+76%)
Shoplifting
7.74(+34%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.92(-87%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.22(-76%)
Burglary
2.81(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
93.77%
Chinese
4
1.38%
Other Asian
4
1.38%
Irish
4
1.38%
Other White
4
1.38%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
30.8%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.4%
No qualifications
38
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
63.57%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £455K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Boothstown & Ellenbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£485,000£378
Semi-Detached80£310,000£334
Terraced34£261,000£290
Flats6£177,475£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£118,000£197,500£210,000
2017£325,000£210,000£225,000£176,500
2018£367,500£154,000£218,500£212,000
2019£353,998£151,500£249,995£173,725
2020£410,000£207,225£260,000£202,500
2021£407,500£183,000£285,000£230,000
2022£459,000£190,000£311,000£246,000
2023£451,250£230,000£285,000£294,000
2024£475,000£196,000£300,000£270,000
2025£495,500£200,000£302,000£275,000
2026£467,750£300,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£209£216£212
2017£252£211£222£199
2018£265£247£238£209
2019£308£198£257£216
2020£306£234£271£234
2021£323£254£295£240
2022£355£252£315£269
2023£349£314£312£303
2024£364£268£322£279
2025£379£240£338£287
2026£356£327£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boothstown & Ellenbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 1WA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 1WA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 202518, Maplefield Drive, Manchester, M28 1GBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£249,999
27 Apr 20262, Hillfield Drive, Manchester, M28 1WDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£265,000
27 Jun 2025100, Standfield Drive, Manchester, M28 1WBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
08 Sept 20253, Bankfield Drive, Manchester, M28 1GASemi-DetachedLeasehold£325,000
19 Sept 202531, Birchfield Drive, Manchester, M28 1NDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the M28 1WA postcode area, located within Ellenbrook & Boothstown, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 1WA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBoothstown Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEllenbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 1WA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 1WA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalSimpson Road, Salford, M28 1FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCostcutter14 Ellenbrook Road, Boothstown, Manchester, M28 1FZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miLondisTurncroft Way, Wigan, M28 1BNWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-op FoodMorston Close, Salford, M28 1PBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M28 1WA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jan Barrington

Boothstown & Ellenbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Michael Wheeler

Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ellenbrook & BoothstownE02001169
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 013DE01005735
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 1WA

Is M28 1WA (Ellenbrook & Boothstown) safe?

The area around M28 1WA records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M28 1WA?

The median sale price around M28 1WA in Ellenbrook & Boothstown is £330,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 1WA?

There are 6 schools close to M28 1WA, including Boothstown Methodist Primary School (Good), St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Ellenbrook Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M28 1WA?

M28 1WA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,272 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 1WA (Ellenbrook & Boothstown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M28 1WA is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan Barrington (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.