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Swinton Newtown

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About

Swinton Newtown sits within the town of Swinton in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester. It is a mainly residential pocket made up of nineteenth‑century terraces and later housing, arranged in a compact grid behind the main road. Local streets funnel toward Swinton railway station, which provides regular services into Manchester and west toward Wigan, and shopping parades and small businesses line the principal routes. Community buildings and local pubs sit close to the transport hub, keeping everyday needs within a short walk for many residents.

Facilities include primary schools, churches and a community centre that runs clubs and events. A public park with a sports pitch lies within easy reach and is used for weekend matches and play. The street pattern still reflects the area’s growth during the industrial period: long terraces with short rear yards and narrow streets set close together. That compact layout means most homes are only minutes from shops and transport, shaping routines around short walks and frequent rail and bus links to other parts of Salford.

Area overview

On average Swinton Newtown has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swinton Newtown is £38,821 per year. There are 5 schools in Swinton Newtown: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swinton Newtown is home to around 5,821 people, with a population density of about 3,503.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swinton Newtown Population
5,821
Population density
3,503.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.24(+27%)
Public order
19.76(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.8(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.2(-32%)
Vehicle crime
6.7(+12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,907
84.34%
Other White
238
4.09%
African
200
3.44%
Other Asian
61
1.05%
Other
61
1.05%
Total population: 5,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,176
24.28%
No qualifications
1,135
23.43%
Level 3 (A level)
786
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
691
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
566
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 4,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
924
34.38%
Owns with a mortgage
666
24.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
18.12%
Social rents from council
293
10.9%
Other social rented
259
9.64%
Total households: 2,688

Property prices in Swinton Newtown

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £255K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Swinton Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swinton Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£283,000£306
Semi-Detached32£249,500£270
Terraced18£200,500£228
Flats9£140,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swinton Newtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£59,950£125,000£107,000
2017£180,000£82,500£143,000£111,500
2018£165,000£69,500£153,000£116,500
2019£220,000£82,000£161,250£121,250
2020£190,000£104,700£175,000£147,250
2021£250,000£125,000£198,750£160,000
2022£255,000£122,500£230,500£170,000
2023£275,250£115,500£237,000£200,000
2024£325,000£107,500£247,500£197,500
2025£245,000£130,000£250,000£196,500
2026£175,000£232,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Newtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton Newtown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£175£168£110
2017£190£152£174£121
2018£196£146£194£129
2019£241£170£217£149
2020£235£157£203£170
2021£275£188£234£180
2022£267£188£274£206
2023£296£189£282£213
2024£232£205£269£198
2025£297£217£270£211
2026£307£263£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton Newtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swinton Newtown in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Swinton Newtown

Is Swinton Newtown safe?

Swinton Newtown records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Swinton Newtown?

The median sale price in Swinton Newtown is £215,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swinton Newtown?

Swinton Newtown has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 2 secondary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swinton Newtown?

Swinton Newtown scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swinton Newtown sits around rank 10,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Swinton Newtown?

The average household income in Swinton Newtown is around £38,821 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Swinton Newtown

M276BE

Dudley Road

M276GD

Newtown Close

M276DQ

Buchanan Street

M279UY

Moss Bank Road

M276EA

Buchanan Street

M279EF

Cemetery Road South

M276AH

Station Road

M279GP

Grasmere Avenue

M276JU

Sefton Road

M279QL

Manchester Road

M279UT

Peatfield Avenue

M279QE

Wardley Hall Road

M279RX

Barnfield Road

M276BS

Station Road

M276FS

Brindley Street

M279XA

Sindsley Road

M276AZ

Chorley Road

M276GB

Berry Street

M279BB

Manchester Road

M276EN

Mossfield Road

M276QB

Gaskell Street

M276EU

Rutland Avenue

M279RQ

Moss Lane

M279TT

Ackworth Road

M279TJ

Brookfield Drive

M279TU

Mossfield Road

M276BF

Stratton Road

M279TX

Mossfield Road

M279TS

Bancroft Road

M279QB

Elm Grove

M279RR

Ash Drive

M276AY

Chorley Road

M276AD

Wesley Street

M279BA

Manchester Road

M279QW

Manchester Road

M276BU

Station Road

M276FW

Grosvenor Street

M279TL

Normanby Street

M279TF

Cemetery Road North

M276FG

Dorset Street

M279GT

Warwick Avenue

M276WR

Wroe Street

M276DB

Lees Street

M276QE

Vicker Close

M276NX

Berry Street

M276GL

Little Moss Lane

M276AG

Priory Road

M276EW

Bolton Road

M279QS

Clifton Drive

M276HG

Ealinger Way

M276FN

Hall Street

M276RE

Manchester Road

M276EY

Worsley Street

M279GL

Glynrene Drive

M279TQ

Brierley Road East

M279UB

Hodson Road

M279TD

Cemetery Road South

M276EG

Kent Street

M276PZ

Gaskell Street

M276PY

Wyndham Avenue

M276ET

Dryad Close

M279XR

Ardens Close

M279TE

Cemetery Road South

M276BR

Station Road

M279SZ

Cromwell Road

M276EL

Bolton Road

M279UF

Normanby Grove

M279RG

Moss Lane

M276DU

Sefton Road

M279UE

Dewberry Close

M276GH

Westover Street

M279QD

Larch Grove

M279GD

Bellam Court

M279RW

Wheatley Road

M279XG

Peatfield Avenue

M276EJ

Carlisle Street

M276WY

Manchester Road

M279TR

Ackworth Road

M276PJ

Fitton Crescent

M276UN

Chorley Road

M279TW

Normanby Street

M276BA

Chorley Road

M276HA

Little Moss Lane

M279TN

Crossfield Drive

M276AS

Abbey Drive

M276DG

Dudley Road

M276DZ

Sefton Road

M279HJ

Chelford Drive

M276HB

Hinchley Way

M279QQ

Mardale Avenue

M276EH

Mossfield Road

M276ER

Brindley Street

M276PF

Wroe Street

M279XQ

York Avenue

M276FR

Pott Street

M276DS

Torkington Avenue

M279QN

Manchester Road

M279UQ

Chorley Road

M276AX

Cemetery Road South

M279GN

Manchester Road

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.