Postcode M28 3RU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackleach Country Park.
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.
Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 345.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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.
The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from M28 3RU.
Walkden North West near M28 3RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walkden located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Walkden | N/A | Walking directions to Walkden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackleach Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackleach Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ashtons Field | Large | Walking directions to Ashtons Field |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £350,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £235,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 51 | £182,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 13 | £111,500 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 11, St John Street, Manchester, M28 3RX | Other | Leasehold | £188,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 3, St John Street, Manchester, M28 3RX | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 14, Walkden Court, Mountain Street, Manchester, M28 3TY | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 15, Walkden Court, Mountain Street, Manchester, M28 3TY | Flats | Leasehold | £84,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, Worsley Gardens, Mountain Street, Manchester, M28 3ST | Flats | Leasehold | £93,000 |
In the M28 3RU postcode area, located within Walkden North West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raj's Off Licence & Mini Market | Brackley Street, Salford, M28 3GU | Walking directions to Raj's Off Licence & Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | New Ellesmere Approach, Salford, M28 3EE | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Harriet Street, Salford, M28 3GA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | New Ellesmere Approach, Walkden, M28 3UD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Bolton Road, Salford, M28 3BT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M28 3RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Miles Alexander Henderson
Walkden North - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M28 3RU 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.
The median sale price around M28 3RU in Walkden North West is £207,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M28 3RU, including North Walkden Primary School (Good), Bridgewater Primary School (Outstanding) and St Edmund's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M28 3RU is Walkden, about 1,234 m away.
M28 3RU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M28 3RU is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Alexander Henderson (Reform UK).
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.