Postcode insights

M28 3JG

Old Clough Lane

Walkden South

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Detailed insights for M28 3JG

Overview

Postcode M28 3JG 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 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Walkden South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walkden South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% 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

Medium

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

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 3JG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
669.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.3(+8%)
Public order
18.11(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.19(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.43(-25%)
Vehicle crime
5.26(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
91.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.04%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.7%
Caribbean
4
1.36%
Indian
3
1.02%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
34.01%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17%
No qualifications
40
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
41.46%
Owns outright
39
31.71%
Social rents from council
18
14.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.13%
Other social rented
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202611, Tarn Grove, Manchester, M28 7JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
03 Mar 202511, Francis Avenue, Manchester, M28 3HYDetachedFreehold£292,000
21 Mar 202579, Old Clough Lane, Manchester, M28 3EGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
15 Apr 20251, Woodside Avenue, Manchester, M28 3HRDetachedLeasehold£285,000
23 Apr 20255, Penrith Avenue, Manchester, M28 3HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the M28 3JG postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCo-op Academy WalkdenAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 3JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 3JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparManchester Road, Walkden, Salford, M28 3LUWalking directions to Spar

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 3JG, 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 007DE01005714
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3JG

Is M28 3JG (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 3JG records about 99 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 3JG?

The median sale price around M28 3JG 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 3JG?

There are 7 schools close to M28 3JG, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Co-op Academy Walkden (Good) and Christ The King RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 3JG?

The closest station to M28 3JG is Walkden, about 965 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3JG?

M28 3JG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 3JG (Walkden South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M28 3JG is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ivan Voronov (Reform UK).

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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.