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About

Swinton West is a residential suburb located in the northern part of the City of Salford. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached housing, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with good road links to Manchester city centre and the wider motorway network via the nearby M60.

The district is anchored by the Swinton Town Centre precinct to its east, which provides essential retail and services. A notable local feature is the presence of St. Peter's Church, a Grade II listed building with a distinctive spire that dates back to the late 19th century. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local schools and sports facilities serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Swinton West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swinton West is £44,435 per year. There are 5 schools in Swinton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Swinton West is home to around 6,171 people, with a population density of about 3,214.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swinton West Population
6,171
Population density
3,214.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.32(+27%)
Public order
16.2(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.39(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.48(-30%)
Burglary
7.13(+29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,245
84.99%
Other White
292
4.73%
African
123
1.99%
Pakistani
70
1.13%
Chinese
58
0.94%
Total population: 6,171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,370
27.6%
No qualifications
994
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
872
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
723
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 4,963

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
891
33.46%
Owns outright
769
28.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
439
16.49%
Social rents from council
280
10.51%
Other social rented
213
8%
Total households: 2,663

Property prices in Swinton West

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Swinton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,720 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swinton West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£116,000
Terraced42£195,000
Detached4£275,000
Semi-Detached30£257,500

10 years median price trend in Swinton West

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

All postcodes in Swinton West

M270WN

Partington Lane

M270LJ

East Lancashire Road

M279TB

Thorpe Avenue

M270PA

Shelley Road

M282QB

Shield Drive

M279GG

Heys Close North

M279PD

Moorside Road

M279LL

Moorside Road

M279UG

Charles Street

M288FU

Shield Drive

M270JL

Minstrel Close

M270WD

Heywood Street

M279QT

Pelton Avenue

M279QH

Manchester Road

M279SH

Boothby Road

M270NF

Lower Sutherland Street

M288JP

Swinton & Wardley

M279LE

Moorside Road

M270NG

Blackcroft Close

M279LN

Reedmaker Place

M279SE

Wordsworth Road

M279LB

Moorside Road

M270LN

Holdsworth Street

M270LL

Broadbent Street

M288JR

Swinton & Wardley

M279QZ

Banbury Mews

M282UJ

Manchester Road

M270LE

Moorside Road

M279UH

Burns Avenue

M279PJ

Moorside Road

M276BD

Crompton Street

M288GH

Shield Drive

M279LD

Moorside Road

M288EN

Swinton & Wardley

M275SF

Worsley Road

M282LX

Priestley Road

M270WJ

Deanscourt Avenue

M288ZX

Swinton & Wardley

M270JG

Perth Street

M279RS

Ash Drive

M288ZY

Swinton & Wardley

M279PN

Moorside Road

M283XU

Shield Drive

M270NB

St Peters Road

M270JQ

Napier Street

M288FP

Shield Drive

M276FA

Chorley Road

M275SB

Lawn Drive

M270NL

St Peters Road

M279SD

Entwisle Street

M282LA

Holloway Drive

M282ND

Wardley Hall Road

M279QU

Heys Avenue

M288AA

Shield Drive

M270PB

Shelley Road

M288DU

Shield Drive

M270JY

Dryden Avenue

M279PG

Blantyre Street

M270NA

Swinton & Wardley

M288JN

Swinton & Wardley

M282BT

Shield Drive

M288JS

Swinton & Wardley

M275YS

Collier Street

M276ES

Chorley Road

M288DL

Shield Drive

M279XH

Mulgrave Street

M288GZ

Shield Drive

M279UP

Reginald Street

M279PR

Blantyre Street

M279PT

Kingsley Road

M270JZ

Arthur Street

M279UR

Charles Street

M279PP

Wenlock Street

M275ZP

Argyle Street

M270JU

Hope Street

M279GY

Cawthorne Court

M282NY

Fallons Road

M279PE

Moorside Road

M288AW

Shield Drive

M279PQ

Blantyre Street

M270JH

Deans Road

M279RJ

Chorley Road

M270NN

Paddison Street

M270JB

Deans Road

M270ND

St Peters Road

M279PA

Brook Street

M270JD

Godlee Drive

M270JS

Ellesmere Street

M279XL

Hamilton Street

M279HF

Invar Road

M279RZ

Moss Lane

M270WG

Balliol Street

M270QB

Shakespeare Road

M270JA

Deans Road

M288HA

Shield Drive

M282ZB

Shield Drive

M279GQ

Arundel Street

M288DG

Shield Drive

M279RL

Hamilton Street

M283BD

Shield Drive

Data Sources

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