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M28 3EZ

Smith Street

Walkden North

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Overview

Postcode M28 3EZ 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 345.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
346
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Walkden North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 345.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.7%

Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from M28 3EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden North West near M28 3EZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
146
Population density
6,266.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
138.08(+270%)
Public order
78.8(+678%)
Shoplifting
70.43(+1119%)
Other theft
38.35(+481%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.96(+106%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
83.67%
African
7
4.76%
Other Asian
5
3.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
2.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.36%
Total population: 147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
43.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
14
10.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
7.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
6.06%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
32
34.04%
Other social rented
26
27.66%
Owns outright
15
15.96%
Owns with a mortgage
12
12.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.51%
Total households: 94

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 3EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202511, Bolton Road, Manchester, M28 3AXOtherFreehold£208,000
09 Jan 2026Apartment 27, Stocks Court, 2, Harriet Street, Manchester, M28 3JWFlatsLeasehold£120,000
25 Jun 2025Apartment 5, Stocks Court, 2, Harriet Street, Manchester, M28 3JWFlatsLeasehold£100,000
30 Mar 202615, Emlyn Street, Manchester, M28 3JZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£187,500
31 Jul 202533, Alfred Street, Manchester, M28 3LBTerracedLeasehold£165,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Edmund's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 3EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExtraBolton Road, Salford, M28 3BTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.1 miTexacoHarriet Street, Salford, M28 3NSWalking directions to Texaco
0.2 miAldiNew Ellesmere Approach, Walkden, M28 3UDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miM&S FoodhallHarriet Street, Salford, M28 3GAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseNew Ellesmere Approach, Salford, M28 3EEWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 3EZ, 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 WestE02001158
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 002DE01005708
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2007-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3EZ

Is M28 3EZ (Walkden North West) safe?

The area around M28 3EZ records about 346 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 3EZ?

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

What schools are near M28 3EZ?

There are 13 schools close to M28 3EZ, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Christ The King RC Primary School (Good) and St Edmund's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 3EZ?

The closest station to M28 3EZ is Walkden, about 590 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3EZ?

M28 3EZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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