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Swinton & Wardley

About

Swinton & Wardley is a ward in the northern part of Salford, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and modern developments. It is bordered by the M60 motorway to the north, providing easy access to Manchester and surrounding areas. The ward includes the communities of Swinton, Wardley, and parts of Clifton, each with its own local amenities and green spaces.

The area features several parks, such as Wardley Park and Clifton Country Park, offering outdoor recreation and walking trails. Swinton town centre has a range of shops, cafes, and services, while the wider ward includes schools, sports facilities, and community centres. Public transport links include bus routes and nearby rail stations, connecting residents to central Salford and Manchester. The ward has a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, with some open farmland to the east.

Area overview

On average Swinton & Wardley has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swinton & Wardley is £37,955 per year. There are 12 schools in Swinton & Wardley: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Swinton & Wardley Population

12,456

Population density

3,370.3 per km²

Demographics

British

10,547

84.67%

Other White

550

4.42%

African

307

2.46%

Other

122

0.98%

Pakistani

122

0.98%

Total population: 12,456

Housing

Owns outright

1,794

32.55%

Owns with a mortgage

1,650

29.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,004

18.21%

Social rents from council

512

9.29%

Other social rented

417

7.57%

Total households: 5,512

Property prices in Swinton & Wardley

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Swinton & Wardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 & Wardley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£250,000	£191,000	£215,000	£283,000	£308,200
Flats	13	£116,000	£106,500	£110,000	£136,000	£175,200
Semi-Detached	58	£248,000	£183,400	£226,250	£277,250	£327,700
Terraced	73	£195,000	£146,800	£177,000	£213,000	£260,000

10 years median price trend in Swinton & Wardley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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