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M28 3EA

Saxon Grove

Walkden North

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Detailed insights for M28 3EA

Overview

Postcode M28 3EA is located in a major urban area, within the Walkden North ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkden North East is £47,464 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackleach Country Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Walkden North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walkden North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Walkden North East is £47,464 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M28 3EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden North East near M28 3EA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 3EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlackleach Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Blackleach Country Park
0.3 miSt Mary's ParkSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Park

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
2,117.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.67(+87%)
Public order
29.13(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.42(+161%)
Vehicle crime
14.28(+138%)
Other theft
11.99(+82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
78.97%
Other White
31
7.95%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.05%
Other
8
2.05%
Other Asian
7
1.79%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
25.09%
No qualifications
63
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
26.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
25%
Owns outright
28
17.5%
Other social rented
19
11.88%
Shared ownership
14
8.75%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Walkden North

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £276K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Walkden North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £495,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£350,000£283
Semi-Detached50£235,000£262
Terraced51£182,500£220
Flats13£111,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkden North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,950£80,000£151,000£107,250
2017£263,650£73,000£173,750£100,000
2018£238,500£82,000£131,000£107,000
2019£252,995£85,000£138,000£115,000
2020£272,500£86,000£219,995£115,000
2021£305,000£97,000£187,000£150,000
2022£353,500£110,000£190,000£168,500
2023£337,500£110,000£215,000£161,500
2024£325,000£105,000£195,000£164,000
2025£350,000£93,000£229,000£175,000
2026£355,000£125,000£275,000£196,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£137£172£133
2017£213£138£191£127
2018£204£144£146£122
2019£245£145£176£132
2020£248£148£215£139
2021£262£156£221£181
2022£306£189£223£191
2023£292£190£235£193
2024£301£177£250£180
2025£287£189£252£194
2026£287£216£262£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 20257, Saxon Grove, Manchester, M28 3EADetachedLeasehold£120,000
22 Apr 202537, Hill Top Road, Manchester, M28 3QGTerracedLeasehold£165,000
27 Mar 202567, Hill Top Road, Manchester, M28 3QGTerracedLeasehold£275,000
31 Mar 202618, Thorpe Street, Manchester, M28 3QQTerracedLeasehold£140,000
04 Apr 202524, Thorpe Street, Manchester, M28 3QQTerracedLeasehold£91,500

Schools

In the M28 3EA postcode area, located within Walkden North East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 3EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorth Walkden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBridgewater Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 3EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 3EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S FoodhallHarriet Street, Salford, M28 3GAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miAldiNew Ellesmere Approach, Walkden, M28 3UDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miRaj's Off Licence & Mini MarketBrackley Street, Salford, M28 3GUWalking directions to Raj's Off Licence & Mini Market
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseNew Ellesmere Approach, Salford, M28 3EEWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miTesco ExtraBolton Road, Salford, M28 3BTWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 3EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Miles Alexander Henderson

Walkden North - 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 NorthE05013034
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walkden North EastE02001159
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 003CE01005707
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2024-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3EA

Is M28 3EA (Walkden North East) safe?

The area around M28 3EA records about 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3EA?

The median sale price around M28 3EA in Walkden North East is £207,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 3EA?

There are 14 schools close to M28 3EA, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), North Walkden Primary School (Good) and Bridgewater Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 3EA?

The closest station to M28 3EA is Walkden, about 1,105 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3EA?

M28 3EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,119 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 3EA (Walkden North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M28 3EA is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Alexander Henderson (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.