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Boothstown & Ellenbrook

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Boothstown & Ellenbrook Population

12,517

Population density

924.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.01(-38%)

Vehicle crime

17.26(+186%)

Burglary

9.75(+75%)

Public order

9.19(-9%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.23(-56%)

North West average

Demographics

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

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

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 181 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	64	£513,000	£253,250	£384,500	£590,000	£747,000
Flats	12	£220,000	£170,500	£197,500	£252,500	£383,775
Semi-Detached	70	£292,000	£229,450	£255,500	£339,000	£405,000
Terraced	35	£275,000	£194,850	£224,755	£337,250	£376,500

10 years median price trend in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

All postcodes in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

M281EU

Ellenbrook Road

M281GW

Judd Grove

M282WX

The Warke

M287UX

Ellendale Grange

M281UT

Thorns Villa Gardens

M287AG

Redstart Grove

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail