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About

Patricroft sits in the southwestern part of Salford, near the border with Trafford. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its layout is defined by major roads like Liverpool Road and the Manchester Ship Canal, which historically shaped its industrial growth. Local amenities include several schools, parks, and shopping parades serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The area is historically significant as the site of the former Patricroft railway works and the Bridgewater Canal, which runs through its southern edge. The iconic, Grade II listed Patricroft railway station building remains a local landmark. Industrial heritage is still evident in the architecture and layout, though many former factories have been replaced by new housing and retail units. The community is anchored by local institutions and green spaces like the playing fields near the canal.

Area overview

On average Patricroft has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Patricroft is £40,445 per year. There are 1 schools in Patricroft: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Patricroft is home to around 7,329 people, with a population density of about 3,661.2 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Patricroft Population
7,329
Population density
3,661.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.8(+25%)
Public order
15.01(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.74(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(-35%)
Vehicle crime
9.82(+64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,417
73.87%
Other White
564
7.69%
Pakistani
257
3.5%
African
216
2.95%
Arab
180
2.45%
Total population: 7,333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,640
27.84%
No qualifications
1,220
20.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,017
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
857
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
648
11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,891

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
864
27.11%
Owns with a mortgage
834
26.17%
Owns outright
627
19.67%
Other social rented
397
12.46%
Social rents from council
331
10.39%
Total households: 3,187

Property prices in Patricroft

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £243K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Patricroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Patricroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£326,500£320
Semi-Detached14£272,500£285
Terraced47£194,000£229
Flats10£137,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Patricroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Patricroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£79,000£137,500£106,100
2017£215,000£79,500£160,250£109,950
2018£247,500£79,000£167,250£122,500
2019£163,750£118,500£166,000£129,000
2020£242,500£93,000£173,000£136,500
2021£243,000£120,000£180,000£153,250
2022£322,500£137,625£237,500£166,500
2023£390,000£116,500£239,000£170,000
2024£380,000£121,000£235,000£180,000
2025£295,000£118,750£269,500£194,500
2026£430,000£191,100£221,500£203,600
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Patricroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Patricroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£198£123
2017£211£113£183£129
2018£195£177£171£145
2019£190£200£203£150
2020£197£158£197£158
2021£209£186£213£173
2022£287£303£265£189
2023£232£270£267£198
2024£313£197£266£209
2025£370£218£272£229
2026£270£338£294£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Patricroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Patricroft in the last year.

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.