Before (end of 1986)
Not known.
After (end of 1987)
Not known.
Ward results
Pendleton1 seat · turnout 33.4%
| J. Thomas | Labour | 2,263 |
| Edith Moores | Conservative | 625 |
| M. Hamill | Lib/Sdp | 411 |
Walkden North1 seat · turnout 44.1%
| M. Higson | Labour | 2,605 |
| E. Barber | Conservative | 874 |
| J. Earith | Lib/Sdp | 603 |
Worsley1 seat · turnout 53.2%
| G. Atkinson | Labour | 791 |
| S. Barton | Conservative | 664 |
| R. Ford | All | 215 |
Worsley & Boothstown1 seat · turnout 49.9%
| Schofield C. | Conservative | 2,971 |
| R. Boyd | Lib/Sdp | 1,068 |
| A. Bradburn | Labour | 606 |