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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 moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Boothstown & Ellenbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boothstown & Ellenbrook 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 Boothstown & Ellenbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached69£480,000
Flats11£200,000
Semi-Detached90£290,000
Terraced40£270,000

10 years median price trend in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.

All postcodes in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

M282RQ

Glen Avenue

M281DH

Chaddock Lane

M281DA

Mosley Common Road

M281ZQ

Malkins Wood Lane

M281HB

Haydock Drive

M282QR

The Paddock

Data Sources

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