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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 170 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
Detached28£371,250
Flats17£130,000
Semi-Detached74£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

M287JF

Mereclough Avenue

M287QD

Walkden Road

M280AL

Ellesmere Avenue

M280SS

Hilton Lane

M283HT

Keswick Road

M283TL

Hilton Lane

M287GG

Bedford Avenue

M287UQ

Washbrook Avenue

M280SB

Ellis Crescent

M283EQ

Stanley Road

M287TT

Carlton Road

M283BG

Feldspar Close

M283YB

Bullbridge View

M287JW

Dales Grove

M287QE

Walkden Road

M280SH

Shalbourne Road

M283JT

Manchester Road

M280SU

Chapelfield Drive

M280TB

Hilton Lane

M283DB

Walkden Road

M283FR

Springclough Avenue

M287EF

Hawthorn Avenue

M389AJ

Cormorant Close

M283SG

Hyde Drive

M287FB

Maple Grove

M283BF

Scarlet Lane

M283ZG

Walter Street

M287FZ

Lime Grove

M287UA

Harbourne Close

M287UP

Newearth Road

M283AU

Hodge Road

M283YE

Wootton Mews

M287ER

Walkden Road

M287UD

Harbourne Avenue

M287HZ

Old Clough Lane

M287QL

Shaving Lane

M287TS

Normanby Road

M287UZ

Matherfold Road

M287WA

Cherry Wood Close

M283BP

Ladybridge Avenue

M283DL

Holyoake Road

M283SF

Hyde Grove

M287UR

Endsley Avenue

M283BH

Jade Street

M283HX

Howclough Close

M283UY

Burgess Way

M283WS

Manchester Road

M283YA

Horseley Avenue

M283YR

Holyoake Road

M287DX

Ainsley Grove

M287GX

Juneberry Avenue

M283FS

Howclough Drive

M283YU

Fenman Mews

M287DQ

Arthur Street

M287DT

Rutland Road

M287EW

Devoke Avenue

M283DD

Athens Drive

M283JG

Old Clough Lane

M283PW

Hopefold Drive

M283UP

Bonnington Close

M287DN

Parkside Avenue

M287FH

Ash Grove

M287FU

Walkden Road

M280AS

Mere Bank Close

M280SY

Hilton Lane

M283AG

Memorial Road

M283DJ

Collyhurst Avenue

M283US

Slateford Drive

M287DZ

Pinfold Road

M287HB

Duchy Avenue

M287JE

Rydal Crescent

M280GF

Barrowshaw Close

M280GG

Bickershaw Drive

M283AS

Guild Avenue

M283JH

High Street

M287EN

Devoke Avenue

M287UL

Newearth Road

M389AF

Manchester Road East

M287ED

Maple Grove

M287HD

Parr Fold Avenue

M283HD

Waters Edge

M283SE

Hyde Road

M283SN

Melton Close

M283ZS

Westminster Road

M287ET

Cranleigh Drive

M287FL

Rochester Avenue

M280AQ

Cricketfield Lane

M287FR

Chalfont Drive

M283AB

Walkden South

M283YD

Stretton Close

M287FQ

Walkden Road

M287JL

Kirkstone Avenue

M283AE

Bridgewater Road

M283UU

Cosgrove Close

M287FT

Thornhill Drive

M287JB

Old Clough Lane

M280AA

Tyne Court

M283AQ

Memorial Road

M283PN

Hopefold Drive

M283XS

Marple Gardens

Data Sources

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