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M28 0SP

West Avenue

Walkden South

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Detailed insights for M28 0SP

Overview

Postcode M28 0SP is located in a major urban area, within the Walkden South ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkden South is £49,470 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Walkden South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walkden South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Walkden South is £49,470 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M28 0SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 0SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walkden located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 0SP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
5,372.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.6(+9%)
Public order
27.48(+171%)
Burglary
18.74(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.49(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.99(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
87.81%
Other White
11
3.94%
Chinese
8
2.87%
Other Black
5
1.79%
Bangladeshi
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
35.59%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.37%
No qualifications
38
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.83%
Apprenticeship
23
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
49.59%
Owns with a mortgage
47
38.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Walkden South

Median price£253,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £331K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkden South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£355,000£334
Semi-Detached55£283,500£287
Terraced55£225,000£238
Flats8£132,500£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkden South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304,995£82,000£172,000£145,000
2017£305,998£87,500£200,000£140,000
2018£312,995£87,000£217,495£142,000
2019£323,750£82,000£192,500£145,750
2020£334,750£97,000£207,250£160,000
2021£335,000£95,000£241,000£181,250
2022£364,995£121,000£279,498£197,500
2023£389,995£125,000£297,000£208,500
2024£402,500£120,000£299,998£222,500
2025£350,000£130,000£283,500£220,000
2026£460,000£273,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£127£188£149
2017£240£149£199£159
2018£245£144£203£167
2019£243£138£214£163
2020£253£159£227£168
2021£289£154£262£196
2022£320£201£278£214
2023£345£202£289£218
2024£341£178£292£235
2025£317£189£286£244
2026£354£280£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walkden South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 0SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 0SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20266, North Grove, Manchester, M28 0SJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£365,000
19 Feb 202636, Tynesbank, Manchester, M28 0SLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£242,000
24 Oct 202544, Tynesbank, Manchester, M28 0SLTerracedLeasehold£270,000
28 Mar 20255, Tynesbank, Manchester, M28 0SFDetachedFreehold£215,000
19 Jun 20251, Chapelfield Drive, Manchester, M28 0SUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the M28 0SP postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 0SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Lowry AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Edmund's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 0SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 0SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierManchester Road East, Salford, M38 9LBWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miTesco ExtraBolton Road, Salford, M28 3BTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseNew Ellesmere Approach, Salford, M28 3EEWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miAldiNew Ellesmere Approach, Walkden, M28 3UDWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miRaj's Off Licence & Mini MarketBrackley Street, Salford, M28 3GUWalking directions to Raj's Off Licence & 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 M28 0SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ivan Voronov

Walkden South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardWalkden SouthE05013035
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walkden SouthE02001163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 007FE01005718
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 0SP

Is M28 0SP (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 0SP records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 M28 0SP?

The median sale price around M28 0SP in Walkden South is £253,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 0SP?

There are 14 schools close to M28 0SP, including The Lowry Academy (Good), St Andrew's Methodist Primary School (Outstanding) and St Edmund's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 0SP?

The closest station to M28 0SP is Walkden, about 830 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 0SP?

M28 0SP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,920 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 0SP (Walkden South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M28 0SP is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ivan Voronov (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.