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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. Approximately 46.0% 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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Barton upon Irwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £393,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton upon Irwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£258,500
Detached6£374,250
Terraced23£210,000
Flats2£123,000

10 years median price trend in Barton upon Irwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton upon Irwell.

All postcodes in Barton upon Irwell

M300EZ

Garden Street

M300EG

Irwell Place

M300GR

Adelaide Street

M300HN

Barton Lane

M300BF

Barlow Street

M300RX

Renshaw Avenue

M300FU

Gleaves Road

M300HU

Barton & Winton

M300EN

Barton Lane

M300WW

Alba Close

M300QW

Liverpool Road

M300FN

Irwell Place

M300EU

Lane End

M300QD

Enfield Close

M300YJ

Corporation Road

M300HF

Eliot Road

M300HG

Barton Lane

M300LD

Newry Road

M300ES

Irwell Grove

M300EP

Irwell Place

M300FL

Barton & Winton

M300HB

Barton & Winton

M303BY

Irwell Place

M300FZ

Cecil Road

M300PQ

Renshaw Street

M300QF

Cawdor Street

M300YQ

Blyth Avenue

M300UD

Bradburn Grove

M300DE

Kearton Drive

M300JP

Trafford Road

M307FT

Barton & Winton

M300FE

Hamilcar Avenue

M300EY

Barton Lane

M307AS

Bell Terrace

M300BB

Lane End

M300HJ

Barton Lane

M300FF

Hamilton Avenue

M300UB

Bradburn Street

M300HZ

Barton & Winton

M303BL

Irwell Place

M300XP

Irwell Place

M300GB

Adelaide Street

M307AR

Ermen Road

M300FW

Oxford Street

M300JU

Trafford Road

M300AE

Irwell Place

M300YT

Aqueduct Way

M300JR

Irlam Avenue

M300WB

Liverpool Road

M300WE

Philip Street

M303AR

Irwell Place

M307AE

Barton Road

M300JD

Adelaide Street

M300NE

Philip Street

M300EF

Kerrier Close

M300FQ

Boardman Street

M300LY

Irwell Place

M307AU

Higher Croft

M300YR

Blyth Avenue

M300PX

Lewis Street

M300ZF

Barton & Winton

M300JW

Ellesmere Street

M300GW

Fountain Street

M300FY

Dickens Road

M300NS

Irwell Place

M300FS

Pleasant Road

M300QR

Barton Business Park

M300JY

Castlerea Close

M300SA

Irwell Avenue

M300FX

Roberts Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.