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M28 3UU

Cosgrove Close

Walkden South

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Detailed insights for M28 3UU

Overview

Postcode M28 3UU is located in a major urban area, within the Walkden South area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden South area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkden South is £49,470 per year. The median sale price in Walkden South is £265,000 (around £278 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Walkden, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Parr Fold Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Walkden South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,072 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Walkden South has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M28 3UU.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 3UU 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 3UU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 3UU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParr Fold ParkLargeWalking directions to Parr Fold Park
0.4 miBedford FieldMediumWalking directions to Bedford Field

Area Profile

Population
505
Population density
3,190.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
9.83(+64%)
Burglary
8.6(+55%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.76(-82%)
Public order
3.07(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
424
84.13%
Chinese
19
3.77%
Other White
19
3.77%
African
9
1.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.79%
Total population: 504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
171
44.19%
Level 3 (A level)
68
17.57%
No qualifications
51
13.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
109
53.96%
Owns outright
69
34.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
6.93%
Other social rented
3
1.49%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.49%
Total households: 202

Property prices in Walkden South

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £278
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £335K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £600,000.

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
Detached27£387,000£354
Semi-Detached62£285,500£295
Terraced55£215,500£237
Flats9£140,000£226

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£284,250£220,000
2026£387,000£145,500£293,000£215,000
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£361£206£301£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 3UU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3UU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 20261, Cosgrove Close, Manchester, M28 3UUDetachedLeasehold£387,000
23 Jul 20262, Yarningdale Avenue, Manchester, M28 3UTDetachedLeasehold£381,500
12 Mar 20263, Slateford Drive, Manchester, M28 3USDetachedLeasehold£460,000
13 Mar 202622, Marple Gardens, Manchester, M28 3XSDetachedLeasehold£496,000
31 Oct 202512, Avoncliffe Road, Manchester, M28 3ULDetachedLeasehold£387,000

Schools

In the M28 3UU postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for M28 3UU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryJames Brindley Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryEllenbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miSecondaryThe Lowry AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M28 3UU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 3UU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMolly'sHilton Lane, Salford, M28 3SAWalking directions to Molly's
0.4 miCo-op FoodMorston Close, Salford, M28 1PBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,306
Band D£2,594
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,324
Band H£5,189

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 3UU, 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 007CE01005713
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2018-03-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3UU

Is M28 3UU (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 3UU records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime, burglary and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near M28 3UU?

The median sale price around M28 3UU in Walkden South is £265,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 3UU?

There are 12 schools close to M28 3UU, including James Brindley Community Primary School (Outstanding), Ellenbrook Community Primary School (Good) and The Lowry Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M28 3UU?

The closest station to M28 3UU is Walkden, about 973 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3UU?

M28 3UU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,072 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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