Postcode insights

M27 5BW

Chorley Road

Swinton & Wardley

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Detailed insights for M27 5BW

Overview

Postcode M27 5BW is located in a major urban area, within the Swinton & Wardley ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Swinton Worsley Road area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swinton Worsley Road is £44,851 per year. The nearest station is Swinton (Manchester), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Beech Farm.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Swinton Worsley Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Swinton Worsley Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Swinton Worsley Road is £44,851 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from M27 5BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Swinton Worsley Road near M27 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swinton (Manchester) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M27 5BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Swinton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Swinton (Manchester)
0.6 mi

Moorside

N/A

Walking directions to Moorside

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M27 5BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeech FarmMediumWalking directions to Beech Farm
0.4 miMoorside ParkMediumWalking directions to Moorside Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
2,161.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.75(+47%)
Public order
27.04(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.45(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.47(+105%)
Burglary
11.87(+114%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
80.66%
Other White
18
6.57%
African
9
3.28%
Other
8
2.92%
Other Asian
5
1.82%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
28.51%
No qualifications
57
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.28%
Apprenticeship
21
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
26.98%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.81%
Social rents from council
18
14.29%
Other social rented
11
8.73%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Swinton & Wardley

Median price£218,500
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £255K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 (about £256 per square foot) in Swinton & Wardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swinton & Wardley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£305,000£306
Semi-Detached70£242,500£284
Terraced64£200,000£230
Flats11£140,000£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swinton & Wardley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£60,475£144,975£114,250
2017£160,000£85,000£146,000£113,000
2018£165,000£76,000£155,000£125,500
2019£221,500£107,500£164,995£131,000
2020£235,000£105,000£180,500£146,500
2021£238,000£112,350£198,500£165,000
2022£257,700£125,000£220,500£175,000
2023£297,498£116,000£240,500£185,000
2024£300,000£120,000£246,000£195,000
2025£275,000£130,000£242,500£194,500
2026£305,000£175,000£240,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£175£179£126
2017£189£154£177£124
2018£216£150£187£137
2019£239£151£210£157
2020£228£154£208£163
2021£284£181£223£190
2022£307£186£271£210
2023£296£192£274£220
2024£305£212£276£225
2025£294£217£283£216
2026£378£307£286£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swinton & Wardley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M27 5BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M27 5BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 202532, Wellington Road, Manchester, M27 4BRTerracedFreehold£170,000
30 Apr 202695, Chorley Road, Manchester, M27 4AAOtherFreehold£295,000
21 Mar 2025109, Chorley Road, Manchester, M27 4AATerracedFreehold£275,000
07 Jul 2025190, Partington Lane, Manchester, M27 0WNTerracedFreehold£210,000
20 Mar 2025188, Partington Lane, Manchester, M27 0WNTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the M27 5BW postcode area, located within Swinton Worsley Road, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M27 5BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBarton Moss Education CentreSecure units

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableChatsworth Futures LimitedSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M27 5BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M27 5BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda25 Wellington Road, Swinton, M27 4BRWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miAldi51 Swinton Hall Road, Swinton, M27 4BLWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisons49 Swinton Hall Road, Swinton, M27 4BTWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M27 5BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Charles Jones

Swinton & Wardley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Michael Wheeler

Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
WardSwinton & WardleyE05013032
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swinton Worsley RoadE02001168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 012FE01005700
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M27 5BW

Is M27 5BW (Swinton Worsley Road) safe?

The area around M27 5BW records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M27 5BW?

The median sale price around M27 5BW in Swinton Worsley Road is £218,500 (about £256 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M27 5BW?

There are 19 schools close to M27 5BW, including Barton Moss Education Centre, St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good) and Chatsworth Futures Limited (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M27 5BW?

The closest station to M27 5BW is Swinton (Manchester), about 445 m away.

How deprived is the area around M27 5BW?

M27 5BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M27 5BW (Swinton Worsley Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M27 5BW is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Charles Jones (Reform UK).

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.