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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

M287DB

Royle Street

M287EJ

Laburnum Road

M287FS

Chiltern Close

M287GF

St Marks Crescent

M283DY

Walkden Road

M283FG

Newhart Grove

M283SP

Charnwood Close

M283UN

Chirk Lane

M283UZ

Semington View

M287EL

Laburnum Road

M280AH

Shearwater Drive

M280GA

Gillers Green

M280SA

South Grove

M283JA

Longley Road

M283NS

Manchester Road

M283SH

Parsonage Drive

M287QF

Edge Fold Road

M287US

Newearth Road

M283HJ

Manchester Road

M283HW

Oakwood Avenue

M283SD

Parsonage Road

M283YT

Devonian Close

M287EB

Park Grove

M287JN

Fells Grove

M283FQ

Crosby Avenue

M283UT

Yarningdale Avenue

M287DL

Parr Fold

M287EP

Shap Drive

M287JH

Beck Grove

M287UE

Shawbrook Avenue

M287EQ

Poplar Road

M283HH

Manchester Road

M283SA

Hilton Lane

M287FW

Kendal Grove

M287GU

Whitewood Road

M287TZ

Queensway

M283DF

Old Oake Close

M283HL

Manchester Road

M283HY

Francis Avenue

M287HE

Parr Fold Avenue

M287UN

Elvington Crescent

M280ZA

Prescott Street

M283HN

Oakwood Drive

M283HU

Penrith Avenue

M283DT

Stanley Road

M287FJ

Birch Road

M283EG

Old Clough Lane

M283JE

Bridgewater Road

M287FF

Broadway

M287HA

Valdene Drive

M287UB

Claughton Avenue

M283BL

St Pauls Court

M283BX

Porcelain Street

M283ED

Delphi Avenue

M283FN

Patricia Drive

M283HS

Springclough Drive

M287UF

Ely Close

M283HF

Cawdor Street

M287EZ

Shap Crescent

M280SQ

Jubilee Houses

M283DA

Walkden Road

M283AT

Hodge Road

M283PQ

The Reach

M283SJ

Parsonage Road

M287UJ

Hurstfield Road

M280QS

Stevenson Street

M280SD

Hilton Lane

M283AJ

Wilfred Road

M283DW

Holly Avenue

M283RA

Walkden South

M287DU

Park Road

M287TY

Everard Close

Data Sources

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