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Boothstown & Ellenbrook

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About

Boothstown & Ellenbrook is a primarily residential ward in the southwestern part of the Salford local authority area. It is characterised by modern housing developments, including many built from the 1990s onwards, alongside older village properties in Boothstown. The area is bordered by green spaces, including the Worsley Woods to the north and agricultural land to the south, contributing to a suburban feel distinct from the city centre.

The ward contains several local amenities such as the Ellenbrook Community Centre and a range of shops and schools. A notable feature is the extensive network of paths along the Bridgewater Canal and its historic, tree-lined embankments, which provide a central route for walking and cycling. This canal corridor physically and visually separates the neighbourhoods while serving as a key recreational space for residents.

Area overview

On average Boothstown & Ellenbrook has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boothstown & Ellenbrook is £59,030 per year. There are 4 schools in Boothstown & Ellenbrook: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boothstown & Ellenbrook is home to around 12,517 people, with a population density of about 924.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boothstown & Ellenbrook Population
12,517
Population density
924.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.09(-38%)
Vehicle crime
17.26(+188%)
Burglary
9.75(+76%)
Public order
9.19(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.23(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,858
86.73%
Indian
304
2.43%
Other White
253
2.02%
Chinese
222
1.77%
Irish
123
0.98%
Total population: 12,520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,269
41.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,679
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,363
13.37%
No qualifications
1,340
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
790
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 10,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,248
43.49%
Owns with a mortgage
2,125
41.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
9.21%
Social rents from council
115
2.22%
Other social rented
107
2.07%
Total households: 5,169

Property prices in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £455K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Boothstown & Ellenbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£485,000£378
Semi-Detached80£310,000£334
Terraced34£261,000£290
Flats6£177,475£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£118,000£197,500£210,000
2017£325,000£210,000£225,000£176,500
2018£367,500£154,000£218,500£212,000
2019£353,998£151,500£249,995£173,725
2020£410,000£207,225£260,000£202,500
2021£407,500£183,000£285,000£230,000
2022£459,000£190,000£311,000£246,000
2023£451,250£230,000£285,000£294,000
2024£475,000£196,000£300,000£270,000
2025£495,500£200,000£302,000£275,000
2026£467,750£300,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£209£216£212
2017£252£211£222£199
2018£265£247£238£209
2019£308£198£257£216
2020£306£234£271£234
2021£323£254£295£240
2022£355£252£315£269
2023£349£314£312£303
2024£364£268£322£279
2025£379£240£338£287
2026£356£327£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boothstown & Ellenbrook in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Is Boothstown & Ellenbrook safe?

Boothstown & Ellenbrook records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Boothstown & Ellenbrook?

The median sale price in Boothstown & Ellenbrook is £330,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Boothstown & Ellenbrook?

Boothstown & Ellenbrook has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Boothstown & Ellenbrook?

Boothstown & Ellenbrook scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Boothstown & Ellenbrook sits around rank 26,749 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 Boothstown & Ellenbrook?

The average household income in Boothstown & Ellenbrook is around £59,030 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Boothstown & Ellenbrook?

Boothstown & Ellenbrook is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jan Barrington (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

M282NF

Walkden Road

M281SN

Brindley Drive

M281XH

Boothstown & Ellenbrook

M282JG

Egerton Court

M281EF

The Miners Mews

M282AF

Belfry View

M281UP

Amberhill Way

M282QP

Kempnough Hall Road

M281JQ

Sterndale Road

M287UX

Ellendale Grange

M282RH

Lyon Grove

M281LT

Simpson Road

M281ZS

Hawthorn Way

M281PB

Morston Close

M281ZW

Mallowdale

M282AZ

Manthorpe Avenue

M282TY

Greenleach Lane

M282TT

Mabel Avenue

M282JL

Forrester Street

M282JA

Hardy Grove

M282DE

Litchfield Grove

M281SJ

Lorton Close

M281UE

Highclove Lane

M281JJ

Ashford Avenue

M282RR

Greenleach Lane

M281LS

Simpson Road

M281BX

East Lancashire Road

M281HN

Wyre Drive

M281GU

Jenkin Close

M281JN

Ridgmont Drive

M287GS

Wrenswood Drive

M281UL

Cleabarrow Drive

M281YD

Fellfoot Close

M281JP

Hutton Avenue

M287XR

Reedley Drive

M287AD

Wagtail Close

M281NA

Lymefield Drive

M281DD

Chaddock Lane

M282FL

Moorfield

M281JL

Ridgmont Drive

M282RY

Walkden Road

M287XW

Cornlea Drive

M281GZ

Highclove Lane

M281YA

The Borrans

M282DB

Sandersons Close

M282JF

Mayhill Drive

M281HH

Wyre Drive

M281LW

Leigh Road

M281JA

Rock Road

M282RJ

Lyndene Avenue

M281ES

Ellenbrook Road

M281WA

Lymefield Drive

M287GL

Spindlepoint Drive

M287UY

Gatemere Close

M281YG

Cringlebarrow Close

M282JE

Blandford Avenue

M281XX

Brandwood Close

M281HZ

Vicars Hall Gardens

M281FY

Hilton Crescent

M281GJ

Laughton Avenue

M282JH

Parrfield Road

M281JS

Langley Drive

M281GP

Crossfield Drive

M282YA

Worsley Brow

M282JD

Old Clough Lane

M281LF

Leigh Road

M281JG

Southdown Drive

M282JP

Woodlands Close

M282AB

Aviary Road

M281ZD

Ingles Fold

M281JE

Vicars Hall Lane

M287AE

Woodpecker Place

M281ZA

Herevale Grange

M287XP

Edge Green

M281XL

Leckenby Close

M281US

Grey Knotts

M282RZ

Walkden Road

M281LP

Fir Tree Avenue

M287AG

Redstart Grove

M287XH

Bellpit Close

M281NY

Morston Close

M287XS

Smallbridge Close

M287PS

Longwall Avenue

M282RN

Roe Green

M281ZR

Meadow View

M281EN

Lawndale Drive

M282RS

Greenleach Lane

M282QL

Mesne Lea Grove

M281YH

Booths Hall Paddock

M282RP

Glen Avenue

M282RE

Crawford Avenue

M281HU

Vicars Hall Gardens

M281ER

Ellenbrook Road

M281LZ

Leigh Road

M281YY

Portside Close

M281JH

Crosslands Road

M287XX

Woodshaw Grove

M281YF

Godmond Hall Drive

M287XZ

Howbridge Close

M281UN

Oldcott 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.