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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(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.39(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.48(-33%)
Burglary
7.13(+28%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £223,250 in Swinton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 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
Detached6£287,500
Flats2£149,500
Semi-Detached30£257,500
Terraced40£195,000

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

M279QX

Clifton Drive

M279XD

Charles Street

M270JF

Deans Road

M279PQ

Blantyre Street

M279SE

Wordsworth Road

M279UW

Chorley Road

M288ZY

Swinton & Wardley

M270NE

Lower Sutherland Street

M279XE

Grange Avenue

M279XL

Hamilton Street

M288FU

Shield Drive

M275SB

Lawn Drive

M279LJ

Threadmill Lane

M279QZ

Banbury Mews

M279XW

Westminster Street

M282BT

Shield Drive

M288ZX

Swinton & Wardley

M270LH

Pine Grove

M279LG

Algernon Street

M288JB

Swinton & Wardley

M288JE

Swinton & Wardley

M275YW

Partington Lane

M276FA

Chorley Road

M279GE

Brightsmith Way

M279PA

Brook Street

M279UG

Charles Street

M270NF

Lower Sutherland Street

M279UP

Reginald Street

M288DR

Shield Drive

M288AA

Shield Drive

M288DW

Shield Drive

M288FP

Shield Drive

M270JA

Deans Road

M270PA

Shelley Road

M270WJ

Deanscourt Avenue

M279PP

Wenlock Street

M270LW

Carr Street

M279LL

Moorside Road

M279PX

Tennyson Road

M270JH

Deans Road

M270AP

Deans Road

M279RS

Ash Drive

M270NB

St Peters Road

M270JR

Sydney Street

M288AW

Shield Drive

M279RA

Manchester Road

M279GJ

Longview Drive

M279PD

Moorside Road

M282US

Shield Drive

M282WD

Shield Drive

M288JN

Swinton & Wardley

M270PT

Byron Avenue

M275ZS

Leinster Gardens

M288DL

Shield Drive

M288EL

Swinton & Wardley

M288HY

Swinton & Wardley

M270LA

Ellesmere Street

M270LJ

East Lancashire Road

M275YG

Leinster Road

M279GY

Cawthorne Court

M279LD

Moorside Road

M288ZZ

Swinton & Wardley

M270LL

Broadbent Street

M270WD

Heywood Street

M279QH

Manchester Road

M279SF

Milton Road

M288DG

Shield Drive

M275ZR

East Lancashire Road

M279GG

Heys Close North

M282LY

Priestley Road

M270WN

Partington Lane

M270PU

Stevenson Road

M275YQ

Leinster Road

M279LE

Moorside Road

M270HY

Bedford Avenue

M275ZP

Argyle Street

M279RH

Chorley Road

M282LX

Priestley Road

M275YP

Fernlea Crescent

M279QG

Alder Drive

M281XP

Shield Drive

M288JF

Swinton & Wardley

M270NH

Browning Road

M279HF

Invar Road

M279PW

Moorside Road

M279QT

Pelton Avenue

M279SA

Moss Lane

M270JU

Hope Street

M270JY

Dryden Avenue

M270PB

Shelley Road

M288DU

Shield Drive

M270NJ

Canonsway

M275SE

Partington Lane

M279PT

Kingsley Road

M279XF

Charles Street

M279GX

Clifton Drive

M279QU

Heys Avenue

M270JW

Adelaide Street

M275SD

Lindsay Avenue

M275SF

Worsley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.