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M28 7FX

Reedmace Close

Walkden South

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Detailed insights for M28 7FX

Overview

Postcode M28 7FX 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walkden South is £49,470 per year. The nearest station is Walkden located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Parr Fold Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Walkden South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Walkden South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

Approximately 39.8% 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 3 ft away from M28 7FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 7FX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 7FX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 7FX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParr Fold ParkLargeWalking directions to Parr Fold Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
4,293.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.3(+9%)
Public order
18.11(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.19(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.43(-28%)
Vehicle crime
5.26(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
80.72%
Other White
15
4.9%
African
13
4.25%
Chinese
8
2.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.63%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
27.39%
No qualifications
61
25.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.69%
Apprenticeship
19
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
24.06%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.31%
Social rents from council
29
21.8%
Other social rented
24
18.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.27%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Walkden South

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walkden South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkden South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£371,250
Flats17£130,000
Semi-Detached75£285,000
Terraced51£220,000

10 year median price trend in Walkden South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Schools

In the M28 7FX postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 7FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryCo-op Academy WalkdenAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMesne Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 7FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparWalkden Road, Salford, M28 2RZWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miSparManchester Road, Walkden, Salford, M28 3LUWalking directions to Spar

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardWalkden SouthE05013035
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walkden SouthE02001163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 007DE01005714
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.