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Little Hulton

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About

Little Hulton is a residential ward in the western part of Salford, bordering the city of Bolton. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more recent housing developments, with significant green spaces like the Cutacre Country Park and the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal running along its eastern edge. Local amenities are concentrated along main routes like Manchester Road, serving the community's daily needs.

The landscape is marked by the prominent, tree-lined spoil heap known locally as the 'Little Hulton Tip', a reclaimed landmark visible across the area. Historically a coal mining district, its past is reflected in street names and community memory. The ward functions with a strong local identity, centred around its schools, community centres, and the open recreational areas that provide a contrast to the urban housing.

Area overview

On average Little Hulton has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Hulton is £38,843 per year. There are 6 schools in Little Hulton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Little Hulton is home to around 14,491 people, with a population density of about 3,587.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Hulton Population
14,491
Population density
3,587.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.45(+41%)
Public order
18.29(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.94(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.87(-23%)
Burglary
7.31(+32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,894
75.19%
African
1,264
8.72%
Other White
1,024
7.07%
Other Asian
167
1.15%
Other Black
157
1.08%
Total population: 14,488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,791
26.46%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,237
21.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,614
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,605
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,287
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 10,549

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,667
29.15%
Other social rented
1,137
19.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,070
18.71%
Owns outright
965
16.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
734
12.84%
Total households: 5,718

Property prices in Little Hulton

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Little Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Little Hulton 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 Little Hulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£285,500
Flats2£75,000
Semi-Detached40£195,000
Terraced26£180,000

10 years median price trend in Little Hulton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Hulton.

All postcodes in Little Hulton

M280GP

Smithfold Lane

M389RE

Baron Fold Crescent

M389FH

Chedworth Crescent

M389RG

Duke Street

M389SJ

Spa Lane

M280TH

Calder Drive

M280AZ

Longshaw Drive

Data Sources

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