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M28 3WX

Whittle Grove

Walkden North

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Detailed insights for M28 3WX

Overview

Postcode M28 3WX 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkden North East is £47,464 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackleach Country Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Walkden North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walkden North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.4%

Approximately 56.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from M28 3WX.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden North East near M28 3WX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3WX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 3WX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlackleach Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Blackleach Country Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
5,645.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.67(+87%)
Public order
29.13(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.42(+161%)
Vehicle crime
14.28(+138%)
Other theft
11.99(+82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
82.28%
Other
10
4.22%
Other White
8
3.38%
African
7
2.95%
Chinese
5
2.11%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
33.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
18.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.04%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
32.73%
Other social rented
26
23.64%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.18%
Owns outright
19
17.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

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 3WX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3WX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202542, Whittle Street, Manchester, M28 3NXTerracedFreehold£170,000
07 Mar 202591, Whittle Street, Manchester, M28 3NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£208,000
09 Oct 202510, Springside Grove, Manchester, M28 3WQTerracedFreehold£172,000
18 Sept 202536, Springside Avenue, Manchester, M28 3WZSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,500
12 Mar 20264, Leaside Grove, Manchester, M28 3NYTerracedFreehold£238,000

Schools

In the M28 3WX postcode area, located within Walkden North East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 3WX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 3WX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparManchester Road, Walkden, Salford, M28 3LUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTexacoHarriet Street, Salford, M28 3NSWalking directions to Texaco
0.4 miAldiNew Ellesmere Approach, Walkden, M28 3UDWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExtraBolton Road, Salford, M28 3BTWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miM&S FoodhallHarriet Street, Salford, M28 3GAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 3WX, 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 003CE01005707
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3WX

Is M28 3WX (Walkden North East) safe?

The area around M28 3WX records about 173 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 3WX?

The median sale price around M28 3WX 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 3WX?

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

What is the nearest station to M28 3WX?

The closest station to M28 3WX is Walkden, about 776 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3WX?

M28 3WX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,119 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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