Royle Street Walkden, Salford
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (M28), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 33434962.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Salford costs £2,594 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 100 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parr Fold Park, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Walkden Medical Centre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Salford in 2026-27: Band D £2,594 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,018 | £2,306 | £2,594 | £3,171 | £3,748 | £4,324 | £5,189 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 2024 HMO Article 4 Direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE ELLESMERE PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Adjacent To The Ellesmere Walkden Road Worsley M28 7BQ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- Land to the rear of Birch Road: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- 184 Walkden Road Worsley M28 7FQ: up to 1 home, permissioned (230 m)
- 31 Memorial Road, Worsley, M28 3AG: up to 2 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- 50 Bridgewater Road Worsley M28 3AE: up to 1 home, permissioned (300 m)
- Walkden Sixth Form Centre, Edge Fold Road, Worsley, M28 7QD: up to 24 homes, pending decision (300 m)
- Land to the rear of Birch Road: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 15 Longley Road Worsley M28 3JA: up to 4 homes, permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M28 7DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| M28 7DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 73 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M28 7DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M28 7DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walkden 301,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 100 m |
| Moorside 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walkden Station | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Farnworth Bus Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | A580 Wardley Park & Ride | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walkden Medical Centre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tims & Parker Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hewitt, Higgins, Sadler & Hamburger | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Farnworth Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Walkden Road Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parr Fold Park 8.7 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hilton Lane Allotments 3,420 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wardley Hall moated site, Worsley, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardley Hall moated site, Worsley | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blackleach Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Lady Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Rands Clough Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Morton Moss | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| New Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Coppice Clough | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Salford: see them on the Salford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesne Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| James Brindley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Walkden | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Lowry Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Andrew's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hilton Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome, Walkden Bar 2 M28 7DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Cubanacho Ltd M28 7DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Roots and Roast M28 7DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Cafe B M28 7BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Rita's Off Licence M28 3DY | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Slimming World M28 3AJ | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Streams Co M28 3YU | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Walkden Bar M28 3DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Go Local ANS Convenience Store M28 3AG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 10 May 2024 |
| Gold Elephant Catering Ltd M28 3AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Limes Service Station/Texaco M28 3AU | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| WASPS M28 3AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Commercial Kitchen M28 7QD | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Glass House Restaurant M28 7QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Parr Fold Park Cafe M28 7DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (staffordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Brindley Street · Lime Grove · Walkden Road · Stanley Road · Ainsworth Court · Mullineux Street · Memorial Road · Chestnut Avenue · Rushton Street · Birch Road · Holyoake Road · St Georges Crescent
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.