The postcode M28 3RU is located in Salford, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M28 3RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M28 3RU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 3RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to M28 3RU is Vicarage Road which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hill Top Road and is 119 m away. The closest railway station is Walkden Rail Station, 1.23 km away.
The closest primary school to M28 3RU (for ages 11 and under) is North Walkden Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 5, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for M28 3RU 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 3RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M28 3RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M28 3RU
| 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 3RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Walkden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 447 m |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2017) | 468 m |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 640 m |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 785 m |
| St Andrew's Methodist Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2017) | 787 m |
| The Lowry Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 964 m | |
| Hilton Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Christ The King RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| Dukesgate Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| Kearsley Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 27, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 15, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Kearsley West Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Mesne Lea Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| James Brindley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 4, 2016) | 1.79 km |
| Peel Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 1.79 km |
| Queensbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| TLG Bolton | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M28 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady & St. Pauls RC School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 11.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M28 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Hill Top Road | 119 m | |
| Hill Top Road | 141 m | |
| Grosvenor Road | 318 m | |
| Louisa Street | 346 m | |
| Grosvenor Road | 379 m | |
| Walkden - Street Ouen Centre | 480 m | |
| Farnworth - Market Street | 2.09 km | |
| Walkden Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Kearsley Rail Station | 2.36 km | |
| Kearsley Rail Station | 2.37 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.84 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 19.9 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 20.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M28 3RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Blackleach Reservoir | 393 m | |
| How Clough | Valley | 1.83 km |
| Morton Moss | 2.24 km | |
| Lady Hill | 2.71 km | |
| Rands Clough Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Wardley Wood | 2.93 km | |
| Clifton Moss | 2.95 km | |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.03 km | |
| Doe Hey Wood | 3.03 km | |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.08 km | |
| Spring Dam | 3.18 km | |
| New Plantation | 3.2 km | |
| Alder Wood | 3.26 km | |
| Middle Wood | 3.29 km | |
| Bull Hill | 3.46 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M28 3RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.53027900 |
| Longitude | -2.40221200 |
| OS Easting | 373436 |
| OS Northing | 0403811 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bolton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005391 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Salford 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Salford 002D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |