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Walkden North East

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About

Walkden North East is a residential district situated within the larger town of Walkden. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including interwar semis-detached homes and more recent developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads connecting it to the wider borough, with local amenities clustered along these routes to serve the community.

The area includes the northern section of Walkden's commercial centre, providing essential retail and services. Proximity to the wooded slopes of the Worsley Brook valley offers accessible green space on its eastern fringes. Public transport links are centred around bus routes that facilitate travel into central Walkden and towards Manchester and Bolton.

Area overview

On average Walkden North East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walkden North East is £47,464 per year. There are 2 schools in Walkden North East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walkden North East is home to around 7,494 people, with a population density of about 2,297.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walkden North East Population
7,494
Population density
2,297.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.49(-21%)
Public order
10.27(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.47(+6%)
Vehicle crime
7.21(+20%)
Burglary
6.54(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,052
80.77%
Other White
363
4.84%
African
282
3.76%
Chinese
113
1.51%
Indian
98
1.31%
Total population: 7,493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,827
31.26%
No qualifications
1,065
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,046
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
824
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
573
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,054
32.32%
Owns outright
661
20.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
657
20.15%
Other social rented
417
12.79%
Social rents from council
356
10.92%
Total households: 3,261

Property prices in Walkden North East

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Walkden North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £432,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walkden North East 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 Walkden North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£364,375
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached33£265,000
Terraced28£186,750

10 years median price trend in Walkden North East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden North East.

Data Sources

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