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Sale Central

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About

Sale Central is a residential ward situated in the town of Sale, within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside some inter-war semi-detached properties. Its streets are arranged in a largely grid-like pattern, contributing to a settled, neighbourhood atmosphere. The ward is bordered by the Bridgewater Canal to the north and the railway line to the south, providing clear geographic boundaries.

The local centre is focused around School Road and Cross Street, hosting a range of independent shops, cafes, and essential services. Sale Water Park, a large recreational area with a lake and sports facilities, lies just to the northeast, bordering the ward. A notable community feature is the regular market held at Sale Town Hall, which anchors the central shopping area. Public transport connections are provided by Sale Metrolink station, offering direct tram links to Manchester city centre and Altrincham.

Area overview

On average Sale Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sale Central is £55,293 per year. There are 4 schools in Sale Central: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sale Central

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Sale Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £1,130,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sale Central 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 Sale Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£753,750
Flats54£202,500
Semi-Detached24£470,000
Terraced57£335,000

10 years median price trend in Sale Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sale Central.

Data Sources

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