Postcode M28 2LX is located in a major urban area, within the Swinton & Wardley area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Swinton West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swinton West is £44,435 per year. The median sale price in Swinton & Wardley is £215,000 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £246,000. The nearest station is Moorside, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Beech Farm.
Swinton West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,042 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Swinton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swinton West is £44,435 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M28 2LX.
Swinton West near M28 2LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorside located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moorside | N/A | Walking directions to Moorside |
| 0.8 mi | Swinton (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Swinton (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beech Farm | Medium | Walking directions to Beech Farm |
| 0.4 mi | Moorside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Moorside Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Swinton & Wardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £307,500 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £240,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 65 | £197,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 8 | £146,000 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £240,000 | £194,000 |
| 2026 | £317,500 | £180,000 | £240,750 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £281 | £216 |
| 2026 | £323 | £282 | £295 | £234 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 2LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | 6, Brook Street, Manchester, M27 9PA | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 323, Moorside Road, Manchester, M27 9PN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 279A, Moorside Road, Manchester, M27 9PJ | Other | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 276, Moorside Road, Manchester, M27 9PH | Terraced | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 237, Moorside Road, Manchester, M27 9PE | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 |
In the M28 2LX postcode area, located within Swinton West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Charles' RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Moorside Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M28 2LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 656 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 9RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M28 2LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Charles Jones
Swinton & Wardley - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Wheeler
Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M28 2LX records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M28 2LX in Swinton & Wardley is £215,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M28 2LX, including St Charles' RC Primary School (Good), St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School (Good) and Moorside Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M28 2LX is Moorside, about 348 m away.
M28 2LX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M28 2LX is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Charles Jones (Reform UK).