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Walkden South

About

Walkden South is a ward in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, occupying part of the town of Walkden on the city’s western side. The area is chiefly residential, with a mix of post-war housing and older terraces arranged around local shopping parades and community facilities. Schools, a health centre and community halls serve neighbourhoods that sit close to the town centre services, and small employers operate from light-industrial units and business parks on the fringe of the ward.

Green space is close at hand: reclaimed industrial ground has been turned into public parkland and wildlife areas with lakes and reedbeds used by anglers and birdwatchers. Regular bus services link Walkden South with neighbouring parts of Salford and with stations and tram stops beyond the ward, making journeys to surrounding towns straightforward while retaining the local focus of shops, pubs and social groups that form the area’s everyday life.

Area overview

On average Walkden South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walkden South is £49,470 per year. There are 4 schools in Walkden South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Walkden South is home to around 9,918 people, with a population density of about 3,194.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walkden South Population

9,918

Population density

3,194.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

26.42(-29%)

Public order

12.7(+26%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.39(+16%)

Vehicle crime

9.58(+59%)

Burglary

9.28(+67%)

North West average

Demographics

British

8,748

88.18%

Other White

308

3.1%

African

143

1.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

Chinese

0.87%

Total population: 9,921

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,766

33.95%

Level 3 (A level)

1,444

17.72%

No qualifications

1,332

16.35%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,122

13.77%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

700

8.59%

Total 16+ residents: 8,147

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,533

34.68%

Owns outright

1,490

33.7%

Private landlord or letting agency

725

16.4%

Other social rented

292

6.6%

Social rents from council

271

6.13%

Total households: 4,421

Property prices in Walkden South

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£330,000	£191,000	£284,000	£491,375	£544,750
Flats	15	£130,000	£104,300	£117,250	£144,000	£250,250
Semi-Detached	64	£285,000	£206,755	£260,000	£331,000	£426,800
Terraced	45	£220,000	£153,600	£185,000	£250,000	£309,000

10 years median price trend in Walkden South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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