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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.

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.