M28 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 1075 active and 1401 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M28 (19%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (9%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes M28 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M28 are around £265k, down 12.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M28 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M28 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M28 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M28 postcode area.
47,342
40
£ 38,889 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 40, M28 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hilton Lane Primary School
James Brindley Community Primary School
North Walkden Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
Boothstown Methodist Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Delta Hotels By Marriott
- Novotel Manchester West Hotel
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Roe Green Cricket Club
- Boothstown Conservative Club
- Boothstown Royal British Legion
- Boundary Stone
- Brackley Conservative Club
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- AFC Monton
- Boothstown Village Hall
- Bridgewater Heritage Boat Company
- Buffalo Bar & Grill
- Cafe 55
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Extra
- Aldi
- B&M Retail
- Co Op Ellenbrook
- Home Bargains
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Fuzion Eats
- Gold Elephant Catering Ltd
- Hong Liang
- Italian Express Worsley
- Jaynes Sandwich Corner
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Holy Family Parish Hall
- Anthony Millar Golf Shop
- Howclough Farm
- K A Newsagents
- Laws Bakery
- + 50 more
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