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M28 3DD

Athens Drive

Walkden South

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Overview

Postcode M28 3DD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Parr Fold Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

43.7%

Approximately 43.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from M28 3DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 3DD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
213
Population density
4,643.6 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
165
76.39%
Other White
14
6.48%
African
11
5.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.31%
Bangladeshi
4
1.85%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
32.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
26.44%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.05%
Other social rented
27
22.69%
Social rents from council
25
21.01%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.97%
Owns outright
14
11.76%
Total households: 119

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 3DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202525, Athens Drive, Manchester, M28 3DDTerracedFreehold£158,000
30 May 202546, Athens Drive, Manchester, M28 3DDTerracedFreehold£177,500
28 Jul 202528, Prestbury Court, Longley Road, Manchester, M28 3JAFlatsLeasehold£125,000
02 Dec 202528, Mayfield Avenue, Manchester, M28 3JFTerracedLeasehold£210,000
01 Aug 202518, Mayfield Avenue, Manchester, M28 3JFTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 3DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe Lowry AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 3DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 3DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTexacoHarriet Street, Salford, M28 3NSWalking directions to Texaco
0.2 miTesco ExtraBolton Road, Salford, M28 3BTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miAldiNew Ellesmere Approach, Walkden, M28 3UDWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMolly'sHilton Lane, Salford, M28 3SAWalking directions to Molly's
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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M28 3DD, 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 Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3DD

Is M28 3DD (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 3DD 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 3DD?

The median sale price around M28 3DD 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 3DD?

There are 14 schools close to M28 3DD, including The Lowry Academy (Good), St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Christ The King RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 3DD?

The closest station to M28 3DD is Walkden, about 450 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3DD?

M28 3DD 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 3DD (Walkden South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M28 3DD 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.