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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

M287UZ

Matherfold Road

M283AU

Hodge Road

M283AG

Memorial Road

M283HE

Manchester Road

M283AW

Westminster Road

M287HD

Parr Fold Avenue

M287EE

Chestnut Avenue

M287WA

Cherry Wood Close

M283AN

St Georges Crescent

M287HB

Duchy Avenue

M287QD

Walkden Road

M287UT

Newearth Road

M283BP

Ladybridge Avenue

M287EH

Ash Grove

M287EZ

Shap Crescent

M287GE

Edge Fold Road

M287EB

Park Grove

M283YD

Stretton Close

M287BW

Warwick Road

M287JL

Kirkstone Avenue

M283UN

Chirk Lane

M287FW

Kendal Grove

M287DZ

Pinfold Road

M280GB

Kiveton Close

M283DS

Memorial Road

M287JD

Rydal Crescent

M287TT

Carlton Road

M287FE

Birch Road

M283SG

Hyde Drive

M283XN

Sandwich Street

M283HU

Penrith Avenue

M283BA

Jasper Avenue

M283AB

Walkden South

M287FQ

Walkden Road

M283PQ

The Reach

M287EJ

Laburnum Road

M283UL

Avoncliffe Road

M287UJ

Hurstfield Road

M283HP

Crompton Street

M283HT

Keswick Road

M287ET

Cranleigh Drive

M287QF

Edge Fold Road

M287EX

Edge Fold Crescent

M283JT

Manchester Road

M287HA

Valdene Drive

M283DE

Sandwich Street

M283SL

Parsonage Road

M280SW

Brougham Street

M287HJ

Magnalls Fold Close

M287JE

Rydal Crescent

M287FG

Walkden Road

M287DQ

Arthur Street

M287FN

Langdale Drive

M280SZ

Hilton Lane

M280SP

West Avenue

M280AL

Ellesmere Avenue

M280QS

Stevenson Street

M287GA

Valdene Drive

M283HY

Francis Avenue

M287DS

Broadway

M287GG

Bedford Avenue

M283TE

Hilton Lane

M280SY

Hilton Lane

M287EW

Devoke Avenue

M287DB

Royle Street

M283SE

Hyde Road

M287GU

Whitewood Road

M280SL

Tynesbank

M287UA

Harbourne Close

M280TB

Hilton Lane

M283PN

Hopefold Drive

M287JF

Mereclough Avenue

Data Sources

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