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Barton upon Irwell

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About

Barton upon Irwell sits on the north bank of the River Irwell within the City of Salford. The Bridgewater Canal crosses the Manchester Ship Canal here on the Barton Swing Aqueduct, completed in 1894, which rotates to let ships pass beneath and the canal remain continuous. The waterways shape much of the local layout, with short stretches of towpath, wharves and former dockside infrastructure that record the area's role in 19th‑century transport and industry.

The area includes Barton Aerodrome, opened in 1930 and one of the country’s older municipal airfields, used today by light aircraft and flying clubs. Housing mixes older terraces and postwar estates beside strips of open land and riverside walking routes. Small industrial units and community facilities serve local needs, while the proximity of the river and canal creates distinct corridors for wildlife and recreation that contrast with built sections. Local schools, shops and parish amenities give the area a residential character shaped by its waterways and aviation history.

Area overview

On average Barton upon Irwell has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 46% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barton upon Irwell is £36,504 per year. There are 5 schools in Barton upon Irwell: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barton upon Irwell is home to around 7,353 people, with a population density of about 6,134.1 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton upon Irwell Population
7,353
Population density
6,134.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.3(+51%)
Public order
29.92(+195%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.49(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.37(+71%)
Other theft
14.28(+116%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,923
66.92%
Other White
528
7.18%
Arab
364
4.95%
African
348
4.73%
Other
170
2.31%
Total population: 7,356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,569
27.01%
No qualifications
1,390
23.93%
Level 3 (A level)
918
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
792
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
662
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 5,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
765
22.99%
Owns with a mortgage
709
21.31%
Social rents from council
684
20.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
17.91%
Owns outright
483
14.52%
Total households: 3,327

Property prices in Barton upon Irwell

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £285K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Barton upon Irwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £393,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton upon Irwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£361,250£335
Semi-Detached21£258,000£305
Terraced23£205,000£236
Flats1£127,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barton upon Irwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton upon Irwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£76,000£133,000£102,500
2017£235,000£108,750£142,500£122,000
2018£250,000£71,000£145,000£132,501
2019£289,995£104,250£162,375£140,000
2020£304,995£87,000£249,995£168,000
2021£312,495£101,000£272,275£167,500
2022£290,000£100,000£201,000£186,500
2023£275,000£92,510£250,000£192,500
2024£300,000£136,000£206,000£205,000
2025£363,000£123,000£265,000£201,125
2026£304,250£258,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton upon Irwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton upon Irwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£120£167£109
2017£130£123£165£137
2018£250£148£198£138
2019£251£177£217£152
2020£282£117£276£183
2021£296£184£256£178
2022£339£188£234£201
2023£327£193£281£212
2024£386£225£305£230
2025£336£221£285£243
2026£343£276£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton upon Irwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barton upon Irwell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Barton upon Irwell

Is Barton upon Irwell safe?

Barton upon Irwell records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barton upon Irwell?

The median sale price in Barton upon Irwell is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barton upon Irwell?

Barton upon Irwell has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barton upon Irwell?

Barton upon Irwell scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barton upon Irwell sits around rank 2,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barton upon Irwell?

The average household income in Barton upon Irwell is around £36,504 per year, and 46% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Barton upon Irwell

M300PU

Lewis Street

M300HY

Barton Lane

M303DE

Eccles

M300HS

Barton & Winton

M300EX

Alma Street

M300GQ

Barlow Street

M300JA

Trafford Road

M300GD

Enfield Close

M300JE

Adelaide Street

M300SY

Braunston Close

M300PY

Fir Street

M300JH

Fintry Grove

M300HP

Gaskell Road

M300WF

Philip Street

M300HR

Fairless Road

M300JX

Trafford Road

M300FA

Irwell Avenue

M300ZB

Grantham Crescent

M300FP

Boardman Street

M300QB

Lime Street

M300PG

Renshaw Street

M300FR

Barton Lane

M307BJ

School Road

M300PL

Parr Street

M300FG

Barton Lane

M303AN

Irwell Place

M300JQ

Charlton Avenue

M300ED

Baric Close

M300QE

Barton & Winton

M300PS

Kean Place

M300JJ

Trafford Road

M300LF

Harecastle Avenue

M300LU

Church Street

M307AF

Mee's Square

M300HD

Davis Street

M300JB

Trafford Road

M300GG

Armitage Street

M307AP

Nasmyth Road

M300SX

Caledonian Drive

M300AB

Irwell Place

M307EP

Roby Road

M300YW

Montgomery Street

M300FJ

Hemming Drive

M300WH

Moorfield Close

M307FL

Edison Road

M300SZ

Blisworth Avenue

M300JN

Ellesmere Street

M300JF

Peter Street

M300EW

Corporation Road

M300AA

Irwell Place

M300YS

Anderton Lane

M300EJ

Church Street

M300HQ

Austen Road

M303AS

Irwell Place

M300BT

Crowngreen Road

M300GP

Trafford Road

M300ZD

Barton & Winton

M300QA

Lewis Street

M300HW

Ashbourne Road

M300JT

Trafford Road

M307QL

Barton Road

M300FT

Cannon Street

M300TA

Keadby Close

M300FB

Talbot Street

M300JS

Trafford Road

M300FD

St Andrews Avenue

M300PT

Mellor Street

M300EE

Northavon Close

M300TD

Havenscroft Avenue

M303BZ

Irwell Place

M300DH

Hunterston Avenue

M300YU

Aqueduct Way

M300NF

Philip Street

M300PN

Ivy Street

M300LE

Kiel Close

M300LX

Lankro Way

M300HA

Barton & Winton

M300QL

Wilham Avenue

M300JL

Trafford Road

M300EQ

Corporation Road

M303DG

Eccles

M303DN

Eccles

M300HX

Barton Lane

M300TN

Irwell Place

M300YB

Enfield Close

M300NH

Bradburn Avenue

M300SU

Cawdor Street

M300BW

Wharfside Avenue

M300YY

Falkirk Drive

M300FH

Irwell Place

M300HT

Barton & Winton

M300JG

Trafford Road

M300DD

Barton Lane

M300JZ

Kilrush Avenue

M300WD

Liverpool Road

M300LB

Grand Union Way

M300ET

The Grove

M300ND

Liverpool Road

M300TU

Eccles

M300TB

Caldon Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.