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M28 7AJ

Hawfinch Grove

Boothstown & Ellenbrook

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Detailed insights for M28 7AJ

Overview

Postcode M28 7AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Boothstown & Ellenbrook ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden South area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Parr Fold Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Walkden South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Walkden South has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from M28 7AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 7AJ 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 7AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 7AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miParr Fold ParkLargeWalking directions to Parr Fold Park
0.1 miBedford FieldMediumWalking directions to Bedford Field

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
3,882.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.05(-46%)
Vehicle crime
11.45(+91%)
Public order
9.16(-10%)
Burglary
8.02(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.45(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
87.5%
Chinese
7
2.24%
Other White
6
1.92%
Other
6
1.92%
Indian
5
1.6%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
48.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.67%
No qualifications
23
9.13%
Apprenticeship
10
3.97%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
45.9%
Owns with a mortgage
52
42.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.66%
Other social rented
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £455K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Boothstown & Ellenbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£485,000£378
Semi-Detached80£310,000£334
Terraced34£261,000£290
Flats6£177,475£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boothstown & Ellenbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£118,000£197,500£210,000
2017£325,000£210,000£225,000£176,500
2018£367,500£154,000£218,500£212,000
2019£353,998£151,500£249,995£173,725
2020£410,000£207,225£260,000£202,500
2021£407,500£183,000£285,000£230,000
2022£459,000£190,000£311,000£246,000
2023£451,250£230,000£285,000£294,000
2024£475,000£196,000£300,000£270,000
2025£495,500£200,000£302,000£275,000
2026£467,750£300,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£209£216£212
2017£252£211£222£199
2018£265£247£238£209
2019£308£198£257£216
2020£306£234£271£234
2021£323£254£295£240
2022£355£252£315£269
2023£349£314£312£303
2024£364£268£322£279
2025£379£240£338£287
2026£356£327£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothstown & Ellenbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boothstown & Ellenbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202620, Hawfinch Grove, Manchester, M28 7AJTerracedLeasehold£239,000
14 Nov 202515, Hawfinch Grove, Manchester, M28 7AJTerracedLeasehold£228,000
30 May 202518, Hawfinch Grove, Manchester, M28 7AJDetachedLeasehold£235,000
15 Apr 20261, Harrier Close, Manchester, M28 7AHDetachedLeasehold£390,000
11 Apr 202531, Greylag Crescent, Manchester, M28 7ABDetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the M28 7AJ postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 7AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJames Brindley Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryMesne Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryEllenbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 7AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 7AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda ExpressWalkden Road, Salford, M28 2RZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.5 miMolly'sHilton Lane, Salford, M28 3SAWalking directions to Molly's

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 7AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jan Barrington

Boothstown & Ellenbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Michael Wheeler

Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walkden SouthE02001163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 007EE01005715
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 7AJ

Is M28 7AJ (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 7AJ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7AJ?

The median sale price around M28 7AJ in Walkden South is £330,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 7AJ?

There are 7 schools close to M28 7AJ, including James Brindley Community Primary School, Mesne Lea Primary School and Ellenbrook Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 7AJ?

The closest station to M28 7AJ is Walkden, about 948 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 7AJ?

M28 7AJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 7AJ (Walkden South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M28 7AJ is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan Barrington (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.