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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

M279LF

Moorside Road

M275SE

Partington Lane

M288HG

Swinton & Wardley

M279LG

Algernon Street

M279PZ

Shakespeare Road

M279RD

Moss Lane

M288BH

Shield Drive

M288JF

Swinton & Wardley

M270NW

Stockton Street

M270WA

Chorley Road

M279US

Charles Street

M270JP

Roughlee Avenue

M279QA

Shakespeare Road

M288HH

Shield Drive

Data Sources

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