Postcode insights

M28 2JL

Forrester Street

Boothstown & Ellenbrook

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Detailed insights for M28 2JL

Overview

Postcode M28 2JL is located in a major urban area, within the Boothstown & Ellenbrook ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Worsley area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Worsley is £56,721 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Worsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Worsley has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Worsley is £56,721 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from M28 2JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Worsley near M28 2JL 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 2JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
2,287.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.63(-58%)
Vehicle crime
14.38(+140%)
Burglary
11.88(+114%)
Public order
8.13(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.63(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
90.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.75%
Other Asian
4
1.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
57.26%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.68%
No qualifications
24
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.84%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
47.73%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.58%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Other social rented
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 2JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 2JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202573, Greenleach Lane, Manchester, M28 2RTTerracedFreehold£305,000
30 May 202581, Greenleach Lane, Manchester, M28 2RTTerracedFreehold£342,995
11 Mar 2025103, Greenleach Lane, Manchester, M28 2RTTerracedFreehold£290,000
15 Apr 2025185, Greenleach Lane, Manchester, M28 2RRTerracedLeasehold£275,000
25 Feb 202624, Roe Green, Manchester, M28 2RFTerracedLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the M28 2JL postcode area, located within Worsley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 2JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryCo-op Academy WalkdenAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableBridgewater SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2JL, 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)WorsleyE02001170
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 014DE01005740
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 2JL

Is M28 2JL (Worsley) safe?

The area around M28 2JL records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near M28 2JL?

The median sale price around M28 2JL in Worsley is £330,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 2JL?

There are 7 schools close to M28 2JL, including Co-op Academy Walkden (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Bridgewater School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M28 2JL?

M28 2JL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 2JL (Worsley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M28 2JL 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).

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.