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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

M283AS

Guild Avenue

M280ZA

Prescott Street

M287HE

Parr Fold Avenue

M283US

Slateford Drive

M283DB

Walkden Road

M287FX

Reedmace Close

M283DL

Holyoake Road

M287UF

Ely Close

M283AE

Bridgewater Road

M280ST

Hilton Lane

M287EF

Hawthorn Avenue

M280AH

Shearwater Drive

M283NT

Manchester Road

M287FB

Maple Grove

M287FY

Willowmoss Close

M283EQ

Stanley Road

M287FS

Chiltern Close

M287UH

Medway Road

M283DY

Walkden Road

M287TY

Everard Close

M280SF

Tynesbank

M287HG

Lansdowne Drive

M283YA

Horseley Avenue

M283HH

Manchester Road

M280SR

Windale

M283HZ

Old Clough Lane

M283EG

Old Clough Lane

M287EU

Mesne Lea Road

M287DE

Kingsway

M283NS

Manchester Road

M283JA

Longley Road

M287FA

Broadway

M287HZ

Old Clough Lane

M280AA

Tyne Court

M389AN

Manchester Road East

M283DF

Old Oake Close

M287ED

Maple Grove

M283DJ

Collyhurst Avenue

M283SH

Parsonage Drive

M283DH

Holyoake Road

M283FB

Sparta Avenue

M280SE

Tynesbank

M283HW

Oakwood Avenue

M287JA

Old Clough Lane

M287UU

Newearth Road

M280GG

Bickershaw Drive

M283FR

Springclough Avenue

M283DW

Holly Avenue

M283JE

Bridgewater Road

M283FG

Newhart Grove

M280SS

Hilton Lane

M287TX

Carlton Close

M287EP

Shap Drive

M287ES

Norwood Close

M283HD

Waters Edge

M287EG

Birch Road

M283UU

Cosgrove Close

M287FJ

Birch Road

M287DY

Park Road

M287AU

Silkhey Grove

M283DN

Blantyre Avenue

M287UE

Shawbrook Avenue

M287EY

Broadway

M287FD

Kingsway

M283HS

Springclough Drive

M283BL

St Pauls Court

M283AF

Bridgewater Road

M283XS

Marple Gardens

M287DA

Park Road

M287FZ

Lime Grove

M280GD

Kinsley Drive

M280SB

Ellis Crescent

M283SJ

Parsonage Road

M287DG

Brindley Street

M283AL

St Georges Crescent

M283DT

Stanley Road

M287FT

Thornhill Drive

M287EN

Devoke Avenue

M280AQ

Cricketfield Lane

M283RA

Walkden South

M283BX

Porcelain Street

M283BH

Jade Street

M283BF

Scarlet Lane

M389AJ

Cormorant Close

M287JB

Old Clough Lane

M287JH

Beck Grove

M283AP

Westminster Road

M287DU

Park Road

M287DF

Broadway

M283FN

Patricia Drive

M287FU

Walkden Road

M283YR

Holyoake Road

M283UT

Yarningdale Avenue

M283FQ

Crosby Avenue

M283HJ

Manchester Road

M283YE

Wootton Mews

M287UN

Elvington Crescent

M283WS

Manchester Road

M283UP

Bonnington Close

M283UJ

Avoncliffe Road

Data Sources

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