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About

Walkden North is a residential ward situated within the metropolitan borough of Salford, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments. It is bordered by the A6 and A580 East Lancashire Road, providing major transport links. Local amenities are centred around the district centre on Manchester Road, which includes essential shops and services for the community.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the recreational grounds around St. Paul's Church on Newearth Road. A notable local feature is the former Walkden North railway station building, which still stands as a reminder of the area's historical transport connections. The residential streets are generally quiet, with the busier traffic confined to the main arterial routes that define its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Walkden North has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walkden North is £40,210 per year. There are 4 schools in Walkden North: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walkden North is home to around 13,555 people, with a population density of about 3,027.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walkden North Population
13,555
Population density
3,027 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.02(+34%)
Public order
19.03(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.83(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-40%)
Other theft
9.96(+51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,035
81.41%
Other White
653
4.82%
African
493
3.64%
Other Asian
151
1.11%
Chinese
143
1.05%
Total population: 13,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,778
26.23%
No qualifications
2,356
22.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,804
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,504
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,144
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 10,590

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,674
27.98%
Owns outright
1,294
21.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,142
19.09%
Social rents from council
910
15.21%
Other social rented
771
12.89%
Total households: 5,982

Property prices in Walkden North

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Walkden North area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,250 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walkden North 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£330,000
Flats17£108,000
Semi-Detached55£235,000
Terraced64£175,250

10 years median price trend in Walkden North

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

All postcodes in Walkden North

M283BJ

Bolton Road

M283FJ

Bolton Road

M389BF

Walkden North

M283EN

Harcourt Street South

M283NP

Sportside Avenue

M283QZ

Granville Street

M283QR

Greenoak Drive

M389GF

Crescent Drive

Data Sources

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