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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 high 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
7/10
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(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.72(+42%)
Vehicle crime
12.21(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.95(-36%)
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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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
Detached30£371,250
Flats17£130,000
Semi-Detached75£285,000
Terraced51£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

M280GD

Kinsley Drive

M283DS

Memorial Road

M287DE

Kingsway

M287ES

Norwood Close

M283HG

Old Clough Lane

M283FP

Marsh Street

M287DY

Park Road

M280SW

Brougham Street

M283UJ

Avoncliffe Road

M283UL

Avoncliffe Road

M283XN

Sandwich Street

M287FE

Birch Road

M280SL

Tynesbank

M283BA

Jasper Avenue

M283DP

Chilham Road

M287DW

Blakefield Drive

M287JA

Old Clough Lane

M280SR

Windale

M280SZ

Hilton Lane

M287EY

Broadway

M283DE

Sandwich Street

M283UQ

Dowley Gap Road

M287FX

Reedmace Close

M287EU

Mesne Lea Road

M287GE

Edge Fold Road

M287GW

Palmetto Lane

M287JJ

Tarn Grove

M287TR

Normanby Road

M280SN

Tyne Court

M283YS

Holyoake Road

M287JP

Meremanor

M287UU

Newearth Road

M283EB

Walkden South

M287HF

Stafford Road

M287JD

Rydal Crescent

M280ST

Hilton Lane

M283SL

Parsonage Road

M287DF

Broadway

M287FD

Kingsway

M389AN

Manchester Road East

M280SJ

North Grove

M283AL

St Georges Crescent

M287DS

Broadway

M283FA

Oracle Court

M283HZ

Old Clough Lane

M283TP

Helmsdale

M287FN

Langdale Drive

M280SF

Tynesbank

M283DG

Atkin Street

M283FB

Sparta Avenue

M287EG

Birch Road

M389AD

Manchester Road East

M283DQ

Walkden Road

M283HR

Woodside Avenue

M283TE

Hilton Lane

M287QH

Walkden Road

M280GB

Kiveton Close

M283XR

Dunmail Close

M287BW

Warwick Road

M287FA

Broadway

M287AU

Silkhey Grove

M283AN

St Georges Crescent

M283AP

Westminster Road

M287DG

Brindley Street

M287HG

Lansdowne Drive

M283BE

Terracotta Gardens

M287TU

Mellor Drive

M283DH

Holyoake Road

M283DN

Blantyre Avenue

M283HP

Crompton Street

M283HQ

Old Clough Lane

M287DP

Walkden Road

M287FG

Walkden Road

M287HJ

Magnalls Fold Close

M287UG

Darnley Avenue

M287GB

Lynton Crescent

M283NT

Manchester Road

M287DA

Park Road

M280GE

Worsbrough Avenue

M280SE

Tynesbank

M283JF

Mayfield Avenue

M287UT

Newearth Road

M287UW

Waverley Road

M283AF

Bridgewater Road

M283AH

Bridgewater Road

M287EH

Ash Grove

M287EX

Edge Fold Crescent

M283HE

Manchester Road

M287FY

Willowmoss Close

M287TX

Carlton Close

M287UH

Medway Road

M283BB

Ironstone Way

M287GA

Valdene Drive

M280SP

West Avenue

M283AW

Westminster Road

M283UR

Dundas Road

M287BQ

Walkden Road

M287FP

Ghyll Grove

M280SG

Bowker Street

M287EE

Chestnut Avenue

Data Sources

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