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M28 3ZY

Velveteen Crescent

Walkden North

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Detailed insights for M28 3ZY

Overview

Postcode M28 3ZY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackleach Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Walkden North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walkden North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% 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 7 ft away from M28 3ZY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 3ZY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Kearsley (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsley (Manchester)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
117
Population density
5,707.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.16(0%)
Burglary
13.27(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.38(+27%)
Vehicle crime
11(+84%)
Public order
9.86(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
61
52.59%
African
15
12.93%
Other White
7
6.03%
Indian
6
5.17%
Other Asian
5
4.31%
Total population: 116

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
46
51.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
19.1%
Level 3 (A level)
12
13.48%
No qualifications
10
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2
2.25%
Total 16+ residents: 89

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
76.09%
Owns with a mortgage
5
10.87%
Other social rented
4
8.7%
Social rents from council
1
2.17%
Other forms of private rent
1
2.17%
Total households: 46

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3ZY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 3ZY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202516, Velveteen Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£104,000
11 Mar 202518, Velveteen Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZQFlatsLeasehold£110,000
08 Apr 202615, Linseed Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZTSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,500
01 Dec 20259, Linseed Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZTSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
06 Oct 202517, Linseed Crescent, Manchester, M28 3ZTSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the M28 3ZY postcode area, located within Walkden North East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 3ZY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorth Walkden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKearsley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableWoodbridge CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No amenities 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 3ZY, 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 003AE01005702
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2021-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 3ZY

Is M28 3ZY (Walkden North East) safe?

The area around M28 3ZY records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3ZY?

The median sale price around M28 3ZY 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 3ZY?

There are 15 schools close to M28 3ZY, including North Walkden Primary School (Good), Kearsley Academy (Good) and Woodbridge College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 3ZY?

The closest station to M28 3ZY is Kearsley (Manchester), about 1,543 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 3ZY?

M28 3ZY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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