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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, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £260K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Swinton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,720 up to £423,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swinton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£327,500£319
Semi-Detached37£240,000£291
Terraced40£200,000£235
Flats2£131,360£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swinton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£148,000£125,975
2017£160,000£146,250£117,000
2018£196,000£87,000£155,000£129,500
2019£219,000£112,000£164,995£140,000
2020£235,000£107,500£184,500£143,750
2021£235,000£110,000£195,500£168,000
2022£271,500£140,000£207,500£177,750
2023£297,498£114,287£240,000£180,000
2024£300,000£127,500£242,000£200,000
2025£293,000£116,000£242,500£195,000
2026£305,000£242,500£198,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£181£143
2017£193£178£131
2018£235£183£177£144
2019£230£151£188£170
2020£226£152£213£162
2021£290£179£219£193
2022£310£189£244£213
2023£309£241£274£227
2024£328£240£280£230
2025£292£192£285£217
2026£378£295£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swinton West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.