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Swinton West

England / North West / Salford / Swinton West

About

Swinton West is a residential area in Salford, located approximately 5 miles northwest of Manchester city center. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents. Public transport links provide access to Manchester and surrounding areas.

The area features green spaces like Clifton Country Park, offering walking trails and outdoor activities. Swinton West has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local events often held at the nearby Swinton Civic Centre. The proximity to major roads like the M60 makes it convenient for commuting. The area retains a traditional feel, with older architecture blending alongside more modern developments.

Area overview

On average Swinton West has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swinton West is £38,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Swinton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £220,500 in Swinton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £310,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£303,500
Flats4£125,000
Semi-Detached24£249,500
Terraced32£196,625

10 years price trend in Swinton West

All postcodes in Swinton West

M279UW

Charles Street

M288ZX

Swinton West

M288FU

Shield Drive

M282BT

Shield Drive

M270NE

Lower Sutherland Street

M275SB

Lawn Drive

M279LJ

Moorside Road

M279QZ

Banbury Mews

M279XE

Grange Avenue

M279XL

Hamilton Street

M279XW

Cemetery Road

M288JB

Swinton West

M288JE

Swinton West

M270LH

Pine Grove

M275YW

Swinton West

M276FA

Chorley Road

M279UG

Charles Street

M279GE

Brightsmith Way

M279LG

Algernon Street

M279PA

Brook Street

M288FP

Shield Drive

M270JA

Deans Road

M270NF

Lower Sutherland Street

M270PA

Shelley Road

M270WJ

Deanscourt Avenue

M279PP

Wenlock Street

M279UP

Reginald Street

M288AA

Shield Drive

M288DR

Shield Drive

M288DW

Shield Drive

M270AP

Deans Road

M270JH

Deans Road

M270LW

Carr Street

M279LL

Moorside Road

M279PX

Tennyson Road

M279RS

Ash Drive

M270JR

Sydney Street

M270NB

St Peters Road

M288AW

Shield Drive

M288EQ

Swinton West

M288JN

Swinton West

M288HR

Swinton West

M279GJ

Bagot Street

M279PD

Moorside Road

M279RA

Manchester Road

M282US

Shield Drive

M282WD

Shield Drive

M288ZZ

Swinton West

M270LA

Arthur Street

M270LJ

Pine Grove

M275YG

Leinster Road

M279GY

Heys Avenue

M279LD

Moorside Road

M288HY

Swinton West

M270LL

Broadbent Street

M270PT

Byron Avenue

M270WD

Browning Road

M275ZS

Leinster Gardens

M279QH

Brightsmith Way

M279SF

Milton Road

M288DL

Shield Drive

M288DG

Shield Drive

M288EL

Swinton West

M275ZR

Worsley Road

M270WN

Swinton West

M279GG

Heys Avenue

M282LY

Holloway Drive

M275ZP

Argyle Street

M270HY

Bedford Avenue

M270PU

Byron Avenue

M275YQ

Harrowby Road

M279LE

Moorside Road

M279RH

Chorley Road

M282LX

Invar Road

M288JF

Swinton West

M270JU

Hope Street

M270JY

Dryden Avenue

M270PB

Shelley Road

M275YP

Fernlea Crescent

M279QG

Alder Drive

M281XP

Shield Drive

M288DU

Shield Drive

M270NH

Browning Road

M270NJ

Canonsway

M275SE

Swinton West

M279HF

Invar Road

M279PH

Moorside Road

M279PT

Kingsley Road

M279PW

Moorside Road

M279QT

Clifton Grove

M279SA

Moss Lane

M279XF

Charles Street

M288JH

Swinton West

M279GX

Clifton Drive

M270JW

Adelaide Street

M275SD

Lindsay Avenue

M275SF

Harrowby Road

M279QU

Heys Avenue

M288HA

Shield Drive

M270GA

Shakespeare Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.