M28 0HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westwood Avenue, 0.3km from Engine Fold in Little Hulton. Administratively it sits within Little Hulton ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M28 0HR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M28 0HR are sourced from Output Area E00028911 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWOOD AVENUE, M28 0HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD AVENUE, M28 0HR.
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32
£ 37,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M28 0HR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M28 0HR has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M28 0HR. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
school Local Schools
Hilton Lane Primary School
The Lowry Academy
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Peel Hall Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Dukesgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Daryoush Premier0.8 km
- Essar0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Sammys Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Gillie Foods0.2 km
- Walkden Community Meet and Eat0.6 km
- Bee Happy Cafe0.7 km
- Express Chippy0.8 km
- Meels on Wheels0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sizzling Spice1.0 km
- Harry Pszza0.9 km
- Pharaoh's Pizza0.5 km
- The Rice & Spice Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Moreish0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- New Inn0.7 km
- Shamrock Tavern0.6 km
- The New Albion0.7 km
- Cyn's Tavern0.8 km
- Little Hulton Conservative Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walkden1.6 km
- Farnworth3.6 km
- Kearsley3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Longshaw Drive0.1 km
- Longshaw Drive0.1 km
- Longshaw Dr (to def rte)0.1 km
- Longshaw Dr (to def rte)0.1 km
- Hilton Lane Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M280HR · Data under Open Government Licence