Postcode insights

M27 9RU

Ash Drive

Swinton & Wardley

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Detailed insights for M27 9RU

Overview

Postcode M27 9RU 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 Newtown area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swinton Newtown is £38,821 per year. The nearest station is Moorside, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Swinton Newtown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Swinton Newtown has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Swinton Newtown is £38,821 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from M27 9RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Swinton Newtown near M27 9RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moorside located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M27 9RU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Moorside

N/A

Walking directions to Moorside
0.9 mi

Swinton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Swinton (Manchester)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
1,104 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.23(+8%)
Public order
11.29(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.17(-49%)
Other crime
6.35(+156%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
99.03%
Indian
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Other
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
24.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
96
68.57%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.29%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.43%
Shared ownership
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M27 9RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M27 9RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 20256, Moss Bank Grove, Manchester, M27 9UNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£425,000
04 Mar 20261, Clifton Grove, Manchester, M27 9GSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£238,000
01 Aug 20253, Thornmere Close, Manchester, M27 9RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
24 Mar 20255, Worcester Road, Manchester, M27 9RPDetachedLeasehold£245,000
06 Feb 202653, Moss Bank Road, Manchester, M27 9UUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£232,500

Schools

In the M27 9RU postcode area, located within Swinton Newtown, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M27 9RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Ambrose Barlow RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWardley CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt Charles' RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M27 9RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M27 9RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express656 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 9RAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9RU, 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 NewtownE02001162
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 006CE01005691
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M27 9RU

Is M27 9RU (Swinton Newtown) safe?

The area around M27 9RU records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9RU?

The median sale price around M27 9RU in Swinton Newtown is £218,500 (about £256 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M27 9RU?

There are 11 schools close to M27 9RU, including St Ambrose Barlow RC High School (Requires improvement), Wardley CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and St Charles' RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M27 9RU?

The closest station to M27 9RU is Moorside, about 597 m away.

How deprived is the area around M27 9RU?

M27 9RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M27 9RU (Swinton Newtown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M27 9RU 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.