Postcode M28 7FT is located in a major urban area, within the Walkden South area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.7 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 South is £49,470 per year. The median sale price in Walkden South is £265,000 (around £278 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Walkden, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 7,747 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Walkden South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from M28 7FT.
Walkden South near M28 7FT has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walkden located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walkden | N/A | Walking directions to Walkden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Parr Fold Park | Large | Walking directions to Parr Fold Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £387,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £285,500 | £295 |
| Terraced | 55 | £215,500 | £237 |
| Flats | 9 | £140,000 | £226 |
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 | £284,250 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £387,000 | £145,500 | £293,000 | £215,000 |
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 | £361 | £206 | £301 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7FT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 23, Thornhill Drive, Manchester, M28 7FT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Thornhill Drive, Manchester, M28 7FT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 16, Thornhill Drive, Manchester, M28 7FT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 18, Cranleigh Drive, Manchester, M28 7ET | Detached | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 16, Cranleigh Drive, Manchester, M28 7ET | Detached | Leasehold | £472,750 |
In the M28 7FT postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Co-op Academy Walkden | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. | |
Co-op Academy Walkden ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Mesne Lea Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Mesne Lea Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Christ The King RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2016. | |
Christ The King RC Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Mar 2016
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M28 7FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Walkden Road, Salford, M28 2RZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M28 7FT, 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 7FT 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.
The median sale price around M28 7FT in Walkden South is £265,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M28 7FT, including Co-op Academy Walkden (Good), Mesne Lea Primary School (Requires improvement) and Christ The King RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M28 7FT is Walkden, about 823 m away.
M28 7FT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,747 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 7FT is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ivan Voronov (Reform UK).