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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.

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.