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M28 3WJ

Manchester Road

Walkden North

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Detailed insights for M28 3WJ

Overview

Postcode M28 3WJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Walkden North ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden North East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels. The average income per household in Walkden North East is £47,464 per year. The nearest station is Moorside, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Walkden North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Walkden North East has an average crime rate.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from M28 3WJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden North East near M28 3WJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moorside located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3WJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Moorside

N/A

Walking directions to Moorside

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
256.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
87.06%
Chinese
10
2.7%
Other White
9
2.43%
Bangladeshi
7
1.89%
Pakistani
5
1.35%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
40.21%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.13%
No qualifications
39
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
57.04%
Owns outright
46
32.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.63%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.82%
Social rents from council
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3WJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3WJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2026426A, Manchester Road, Manchester, M28 3WJFlatsLeasehold£111,500
16 Jun 2025390, Manchester Road, Manchester, M28 3WHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£360,000
04 Jul 2025519, Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 9QNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
31 Mar 2026397, Manchester Road, Manchester, M28 3HLTerracedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the M28 3WJ postcode area, located within Walkden North East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 3WJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondarySt Ambrose Barlow RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryCo-op Academy WalkdenAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 3WJ, 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 003DE01033976
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3WJ

What is the average house price near M28 3WJ?

The median sale price around M28 3WJ 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 3WJ?

There are 7 schools close to M28 3WJ, including St Ambrose Barlow RC High School (Requires improvement), St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Co-op Academy Walkden (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 3WJ?

The closest station to M28 3WJ is Moorside, about 1,324 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3WJ?

M28 3WJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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