Postcode M28 3YU 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 high crime levels, with around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Parr Fold Park.
Walkden South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Walkden South has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
The average income per household in Walkden South is £49,470 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 53 ft away from M28 3YU.
Walkden South near M28 3YU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Walkden | N/A | Walking directions to Walkden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Parr Fold Park | Large | Walking directions to Parr Fold Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £355,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £283,500 | £287 |
| Terraced | 55 | £225,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 8 | £132,500 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3YU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | 60, Holyoake Road, Manchester, M28 3DL | Other | Freehold | £1,650 | |
| 15 Feb 2025 | 74, Holyoake Road, Manchester, M28 3DL | Other | Freehold | £1,650 | |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 62, Holyoake Road, Manchester, M28 3DL | Other | Freehold | £1,650 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 31, Chestnut Avenue, Manchester, M28 7EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 4, Old Oake Close, Manchester, M28 3DF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £282,500 |
In the M28 3YU postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 3YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Walkden, Salford, M28 3LU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Texaco | Harriet Street, Salford, M28 3NS | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.5 mi | Molly's | Hilton Lane, Salford, M28 3SA | Walking directions to Molly's |
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 3YU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ivan Voronov
Walkden South - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M28 3YU records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3YU in Walkden South is £253,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M28 3YU, including Christ The King RC Primary School (Good), Mesne Lea Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M28 3YU is Walkden, about 219 m away.
M28 3YU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,661 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 3YU is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ivan Voronov (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.