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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
10/10
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(+52%)
Public order
29.92(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.49(+15%)
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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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
Detached7£376,000
Flats2£123,000
Semi-Detached18£280,000
Terraced22£205,000

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

M300JT

Trafford Road

M300JU

Trafford Road

M300QL

Wilham Avenue

M300SU

Cawdor Street

M303DN

Eccles

M307AF

Mee's Square

M300JF

Peter Street

M300JX

Trafford Road

M300NE

Philip Street

M303AS

Irwell Place

M300QD

Enfield Close

M307AU

Higher Croft

M307QL

Barton Road

M300FT

Cannon Street

M300GG

Armitage Street

M300JW

Ellesmere Street

M300EN

Barton Lane

M300EU

Lane End

M300LU

Church Street

M300UD

Bradburn Grove

M300EW

Corporation Road

M300FB

Talbot Street

M300FP

Boardman Street

M300JS

Trafford Road

M300YY

Falkirk Drive

M300JQ

Charlton Avenue

M300LX

Lankro Way

M307FL

Edison Road

M300QB

Lime Street

M300YQ

Blyth Avenue

M300HU

Barton & Winton

M307AS

Bell Terrace

M300HQ

Austen Road

M300JH

Fintry Grove

M300QE

Barton & Winton

M300FQ

Boardman Street

M300FR

Barton Lane

M300YS

Anderton Lane

M307BJ

School Road

M300BF

Barlow Street

M300JZ

Kilrush Avenue

M300QA

Lewis Street

M300JY

Castlerea Close

M300AA

Irwell Place

M300BB

Lane End

M300FA

Irwell Avenue

M300LF

Harecastle Avenue

M300SA

Irwell Avenue

M300FJ

Hemming Drive

M300PU

Lewis Street

M300RX

Renshaw Avenue

M300UB

Bradburn Street

M300FF

Hamilton Avenue

M300LD

Newry Road

M300PY

Fir Street

M300DD

Barton Lane

M300YU

Aqueduct Way

M300ZD

Barton & Winton

M300WD

Liverpool Road

M303AR

Irwell Place

M300EY

Barton Lane

M300GQ

Barlow Street

M300WW

Alba Close

M300HP

Gaskell Road

M300JD

Adelaide Street

M303BL

Irwell Place

M307EP

Roby Road

M300HB

Barton & Winton

M300YW

Montgomery Street

M303BZ

Irwell Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.