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M28 3BL

St Pauls Court

Walkden South

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Detailed insights for M28 3BL

Overview

Postcode M28 3BL 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. The average income per household in Walkden South is £49,470 per year. The nearest station is Walkden located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Parr Fold Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from M28 3BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 3BL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 3BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miParr Fold ParkLargeWalking directions to Parr Fold Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
5,691.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.6(+9%)
Public order
27.48(+172%)
Burglary
18.74(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.49(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.99(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
88.3%
Other White
8
2.84%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
2.13%
Indian
6
2.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.42%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
31.69%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.16%
No qualifications
38
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.17%
Apprenticeship
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
30.07%
Owns with a mortgage
36
23.53%
Owns outright
32
20.92%
Other social rented
28
18.3%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.58%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Walkden South

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkden South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£371,250
Flats17£130,000
Semi-Detached75£285,000
Terraced51£220,000

10 year median price trend in Walkden South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Schools

In the M28 3BL postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 3BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMesne Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 3BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 3BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTexacoHodge Road, Salford, M28 3ATWalking directions to Texaco
0.3 miTesco ExtraBolton Road, Salford, M28 3BTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miSparManchester Road, Walkden, Salford, M28 3LUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAldiNew Ellesmere Approach, Walkden, M28 3UDWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miM&S FoodhallHarriet Street, Salford, M28 3GAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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.

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 Introduced1994-05-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.