The postcode M28 3QX is located in Salford, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M28 3QX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M28 3QX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of M28 3QX as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to M28 3QX is Hillside Avenue which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hill Top Road and is 262 m away. The closest railway station is Walkden Rail Station, 1.17 km away.
The closest primary school to M28 3QX (for ages 11 and under) is Bridgewater Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 4, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 138.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for M28 3QX is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Salford is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to M28 3QX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M28 3QX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M28 3QX
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M28 3QX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2017) | 343 m |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 466 m |
| North Walkden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 606 m |
| St Andrew's Methodist Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2017) | 607 m |
| The Lowry Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 787 m | |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 832 m |
| Hilton Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Christ The King RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Dukesgate Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Peel Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 1.65 km |
| Kearsley Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 27, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 15, 2021) | 1.66 km |
| James Brindley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 4, 2016) | 1.67 km |
| Mesne Lea Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| Kearsley West Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Queensbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 2 km |
| St James's Church of England High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M28 3QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Hill Top Road | 262 m | |
| Hill Top Road | 270 m | |
| Louisa Street | 348 m | |
| Queens Close | 382 m | |
| Ridyard Street | 404 m | |
| Walkden - Street Ouen Centre | 440 m | |
| Farnworth - Market Street | 2.25 km | |
| Walkden Rail Station | 1.17 km | |
| Kearsley Rail Station | 2.54 km | |
| Kearsley Rail Station | 2.55 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.79 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.84 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 20.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M28 3QX - Data from Dec 2021
| Blackleach Reservoir | 558 m | |
| How Clough | Valley | 1.88 km |
| Morton Moss | 2.33 km | |
| Lady Hill | 2.62 km | |
| Rands Clough Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Wardley Wood | 2.97 km | |
| Clifton Moss | 3.07 km | |
| Doe Hey Wood | 3.11 km | |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.12 km | |
| Alder Wood | 3.13 km | |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.16 km | |
| New Plantation | 3.18 km | |
| Middle Wood | 3.19 km | |
| Spring Dam | 3.2 km | |
| The Delph | 3.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M28 3QX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 80 Mbps | 138.8 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 11.7 Mbps | 15.9 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 101.6 | 13.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for M28 3QX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.52917600 |
| Longitude | -2.40419300 |
| OS Easting | 373304 |
| OS Northing | 0403689 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Worsley and Eccles South |
| Electoral Ward | Walkden North |
| Local Authority District | Salford |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000006 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Salford |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Salford CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bolton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005397 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Salford 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Salford 003A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |