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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. 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

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 in Swinton Newtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swinton Newtown 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 Swinton Newtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced23£194,000
Flats10£129,000
Semi-Detached30£240,000
Detached7£245,000

10 years median price trend in Swinton Newtown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Newtown.

All postcodes in Swinton Newtown

M279UX

Moss Bank Road

M279UJ

Moss Bank Road

M279TH

Cemetery Road South

M276FP

Dumbell Street

M279RU

Ash Drive

M279RP

Worcester Road

M279RT

Charlton Drive

M276HJ

Chendre Close

M276PE

Manchester Road

M276PX

Little Moss Lane

M276EX

Worsley Street

M279UZ

Sindsley Road

M270SN

Wordsworth Road

M276QD

Rosehill Road

M279QP

Ash Drive

M279UU

Moss Bank Road

M279TP

Brierley Road West

M276AU

Rutland Street

M279RE

Ash Drive

M279GR

Clifton Drive

M279SY

Calder Drive

M276AT

Sutherland Street

M279GB

Tamarin Close

M276DT

Raymond Street

M276FL

Hall Street

M276HF

Torside Way

M279UA

Woodford Drive

M279TZ

Burford Drive

M276DP

Sefton Road

M276FQ

Devon Street

M279TY

Cemetery Road North

M276DR

Norbury Grove

M276FT

Pott Street

M279AB

Trentham Street

M276EQ

Mimosa Drive

M276DX

Warwick Street

M276AQ

Watson Street

M276FU

Eaton Close

M279QJ

Manchester Road

M276AJ

Elm Street

M279UN

Moss Bank Grove

M276FE

Holt Street

M276FZ

Swinton & Wardley

M276DY

Raymond Street

M279TG

Ackworth Road

M270SW

Wordsworth Road

M276EF

Mossfield Road

M279RB

Thornmere Close

M279XB

Moss Bank Road

M276AR

Deacon Avenue

M276NY

Manchester Road

M279TA

Cemetery Road South

M276HE

Watton Close

M276PB

Centaur Close

M279UD

Clematis Walk

M276GF

Westover Street

M276GE

Rosehill Mews

Data Sources

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