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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£253,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £331K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkden South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£355,000£334
Semi-Detached55£283,500£287
Terraced55£225,000£238
Flats8£132,500£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkden South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304,995£82,000£172,000£145,000
2017£305,998£87,500£200,000£140,000
2018£312,995£87,000£217,495£142,000
2019£323,750£82,000£192,500£145,750
2020£334,750£97,000£207,250£160,000
2021£335,000£95,000£241,000£181,250
2022£364,995£121,000£279,498£197,500
2023£389,995£125,000£297,000£208,500
2024£402,500£120,000£299,998£222,500
2025£350,000£130,000£283,500£220,000
2026£460,000£273,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£127£188£149
2017£240£149£199£159
2018£245£144£203£167
2019£243£138£214£163
2020£253£159£227£168
2021£289£154£262£196
2022£320£201£278£214
2023£345£202£289£218
2024£341£178£292£235
2025£317£189£286£244
2026£354£280£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walkden South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Walkden South

Is Walkden South safe?

Walkden South records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walkden South?

The median sale price in Walkden South is £253,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walkden South?

Walkden South has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Walkden South?

Walkden South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walkden South sits around rank 12,704 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walkden South?

The average household income in Walkden South is around £48,521 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Walkden South?

Walkden South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ivan Voronov (Reform UK).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.