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About

Walkden South is a residential ward located in the northwest of the Salford metropolitan area. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments. Local amenities are concentrated around the main roads, with several shopping parades serving daily needs. The ward is bordered by the A6 Manchester Road, a major arterial route providing connections to the city centre and surrounding towns.

The geography includes areas of open land and pockets of woodland, with the northern boundary roughly following the route of a disused railway line. Housing density varies, with some quieter suburban streets and areas of postwar construction. The local community is served by primary schools and recreational green spaces integrated within the estates. Public transport links are focused on bus services along the key corridors into Walkden centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Walkden South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% 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 £48,521 per year. There are 7 schools in Walkden South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Walkden South is home to around 11,715 people, with a population density of about 3,091.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walkden South Population
11,715
Population density
3,091.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.55(-10%)
Public order
15.11(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.63(+40%)
Vehicle crime
12.21(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.95(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,225
87.24%
Other White
358
3.05%
African
203
1.73%
Chinese
124
1.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
117
1%
Total population: 11,720

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,404
35.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,665
17.39%
No qualifications
1,515
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,305
13.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
797
8.32%
Total 16+ residents: 9,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,875
36.37%
Owns outright
1,735
33.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
794
15.4%
Other social rented
331
6.42%
Social rents from council
296
5.74%
Total households: 5,155

Property prices in Walkden South

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walkden South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£355,000
Flats15£130,000
Semi-Detached73£285,000
Terraced46£220,000

10 years median price trend in Walkden South

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

All postcodes in Walkden South

M283UQ

Dowley Gap Road

M283HF

Cawdor Street

M280AS

Mere Bank Close

M283SA

Hilton Lane

M287QL

Shaving Lane

M280SQ

Jubilee Houses

M280SH

Shalbourne Road

M287DL

Parr Fold

M287FR

Chalfont Drive

M287ER

Walkden Road

M287UQ

Washbrook Avenue

M287BQ

Walkden Road

M283FA

Oracle Court

M283AJ

Wilfred Road

M287TS

Normanby Road

M287GF

St Marks Crescent

M280SN

Tyne Court

M283DA

Walkden Road

M287UB

Claughton Avenue

M287TU

Mellor Drive

M280GE

Worsbrough Avenue

M283PW

Hopefold Drive

M287DX

Ainsley Grove

M287UW

Waverley Road

M287TZ

Queensway

M283FS

Howclough Drive

M283AH

Bridgewater Road

M283DP

Chilham Road

M283HN

Oakwood Drive

M287DP

Walkden Road

M283YU

Fenman Mews

M280SU

Chapelfield Drive

M283DQ

Walkden Road

M287HF

Stafford Road

M287JW

Dales Grove

M287FF

Broadway

M283HR

Woodside Avenue

M283TP

Helmsdale

M287JN

Fells Grove

M287UR

Endsley Avenue

M283UR

Dundas Road

M287FP

Ghyll Grove

M280GF

Barrowshaw Close

M287EL

Laburnum Road

M287GX

Juneberry Avenue

M283YS

Holyoake Road

M287JJ

Tarn Grove

M283BE

Terracotta Gardens

M287QH

Walkden Road

M283HX

Howclough Close

M283XR

Dunmail Close

M283JG

Old Clough Lane

M287JP

Meremanor

M283UZ

Semington View

M283FP

Marsh Street

M287TR

Normanby Road

M287UP

Newearth Road

M283HL

Manchester Road

M283YT

Devonian Close

M283DG

Atkin Street

M280SJ

North Grove

M283ED

Delphi Avenue

M280SD

Hilton Lane

M283HQ

Old Clough Lane

M283AQ

Memorial Road

M287QE

Walkden Road

M287US

Newearth Road

M287DT

Rutland Road

M280GA

Gillers Green

M287UD

Harbourne Avenue

M283JH

High Street

M283BG

Feldspar Close

M389AD

Manchester Road East

M283SN

Melton Close

M280SA

South Grove

M287UG

Darnley Avenue

M287GB

Lynton Crescent

M287EQ

Poplar Road

M283ZG

Walter Street

M280SG

Bowker Street

M287UL

Newearth Road

M283SF

Hyde Grove

M283BB

Ironstone Way

M287FL

Rochester Avenue

M283EB

Walkden South

M283HG

Old Clough Lane

M283SP

Charnwood Close

M287FH

Ash Grove

M283TL

Hilton Lane

M287DN

Parkside Avenue

M283SD

Parsonage Road

M283UY

Burgess Way

M283YB

Bullbridge View

M287DW

Blakefield Drive

M283AT

Hodge Road

M287GW

Palmetto Lane

M283JF

Mayfield Avenue

M389AF

Manchester Road East

M283DD

Athens Drive

M283ZS

Westminster Road

Data Sources

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