M28 0HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walkdene Drive, 0.1km 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 0HW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M28 0HW are sourced from Output Area E00028950 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALKDENE DRIVE, M28 0HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKDENE DRIVE, M28 0HW.
288
39
£ 37,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M28 0HW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
M28 0HW has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M28 0HW. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 148,000
2 sales · Mean £ 148,000
school Local Schools
Hilton Lane Primary School
The Lowry Academy
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
Peel Hall Primary School
James Brindley Community Primary School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Gillie Foods0.4 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Limited0.9 km
- Worsley Pool Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Bee Happy Cafe0.6 km
- Express Chippy0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Daryoush Premier0.7 km
- Essar0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Albion0.6 km
- Cyn's Tavern0.9 km
- Little Hulton Conservative Club1.0 km
- New Inn0.6 km
- Shamrock Tavern0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Moreish0.6 km
- Pizza Parlour0.6 km
- Rainbow House0.6 km
- Shawarma King0.6 km
- Star City0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walkden1.4 km
- Farnworth3.5 km
- Kearsley3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hilton Lane Primary School0.1 km
- Hilton Lane Primary School0.2 km
- Worsley Avenue0.2 km
- Worsley Avenue0.2 km
- Worsley Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M280HW · Data under Open Government Licence