Postcode insights

M27 5WU

Dorchester Road

Swinton Park

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Detailed insights for M27 5WU

Overview

Postcode M27 5WU is located in a major urban area, within the Swinton Park ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Swinton Worsley Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
67.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Swinton Worsley Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Swinton Worsley Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.1%

Approximately 67.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from M27 5WU.

Flood risk

No risk

Swinton Worsley Road near M27 5WU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M27 5WU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Swinton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Swinton (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M27 5WU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
6,749.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.99(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.47(+72%)
Public order
13.18(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-39%)
Other theft
5.16(-22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
69.11%
Other White
33
8.64%
African
19
4.97%
Other
12
3.14%
Chinese
11
2.88%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
28.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
34.25%
Social rents from council
48
32.88%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14.38%
Owns outright
17
11.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.85%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Swinton Park

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £320K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Swinton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £672,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£455,000£356
Semi-Detached94£274,000£283
Terraced39£220,000£247
Flats7£122,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swinton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,500£134,500£150,000£129,950
2017£237,500£85,000£163,000£110,000
2018£250,000£160,000£168,000£132,450
2019£332,498£96,000£191,000£148,500
2020£314,995£95,000£216,500£155,250
2021£332,995£102,000£225,000£196,000
2022£419,995£106,500£262,250£214,500
2023£441,498£148,500£255,000£242,498
2024£362,500£131,000£260,000£221,000
2025£400,000£98,000£262,000£205,000
2026£495,000£92,900£290,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£173£161£148
2017£214£178£181£126
2018£227£225£194£154
2019£262£162£204£163
2020£283£158£234£167
2021£316£181£255£194
2022£356£177£278£242
2023£379£220£288£240
2024£301£195£293£226
2025£349£206£283£242
2026£438£192£286£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M27 5WU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025116, Dorchester Road, Manchester, M27 5WUSemi-DetachedFreehold£169,000
19 May 2025100, Dorchester Road, Manchester, M27 5WUSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
17 Mar 2025106, Dorchester Road, Manchester, M27 5WUSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
03 Jul 202576, Overdale, Manchester, M27 5WZSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
10 Oct 20259, Rydal Crescent, Manchester, M27 5WSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the M27 5WU postcode area, located within Swinton Worsley Road, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M27 5WU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSpringwood Primary SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryGrosvenor Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe New Broadwalk PRUPupil referral unit

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M27 5WU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M27 5WU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKutch Mini-MarketEccles Road, Salford, M27 5PRWalking directions to Kutch Mini-Market

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 5WU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Monika Katarzyna Puchalska

Swinton Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
WardSwinton ParkE05013033
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swinton Worsley RoadE02001168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 012EE01005698
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M27 5WU

Is M27 5WU (Swinton Worsley Road) safe?

The area around M27 5WU records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5WU?

The median sale price around M27 5WU in Swinton Worsley Road is £270,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M27 5WU?

There are 20 schools close to M27 5WU, including Springwood Primary School, Grosvenor Road Primary School and The New Broadwalk PRU (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M27 5WU?

The closest station to M27 5WU is Swinton (Manchester), about 1,163 m away.

How deprived is the area around M27 5WU?

M27 5WU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M27 5WU is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Monika Katarzyna Puchalska (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.