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M28 7HA

Valdene Drive

Walkden South

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Overview

Postcode M28 7HA 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 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
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Walkden South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,370 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% 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 45 ft away from M28 7HA.

Flood risk

Medium

Walkden South near M28 7HA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walkden located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 7HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 7HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 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 Walkden South

Median price£252,250
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £329K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £252,250 (about £273 per square foot) in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £600,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£393,500£337
Semi-Detached60£283,250£291
Terraced56£217,750£238
Flats10£130,500£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkden South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£412,500£119,000£295,000£213,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£358£182£300£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 20251, Valdene Drive, Manchester, M28 7HASemi-DetachedLeasehold£490,000
15 Apr 20261, Harrier Close, Manchester, M28 7AHDetachedLeasehold£390,000
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

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryMesne Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryEllenbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M28 7HA

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,306
Band D£2,594
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,324
Band H£5,189

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

Local councillors

Ivan Voronov

Walkden South - 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 SouthE05013035
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walkden SouthE02001163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 007EE01005715
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 7HA

Is M28 7HA (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 7HA 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 7HA?

The median sale price around M28 7HA in Walkden South is £252,250 (about £273 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 7HA?

There are 9 schools close to M28 7HA, 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 7HA?

The closest station to M28 7HA is Walkden, about 839 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 7HA?

M28 7HA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,370 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M28 7HA is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ivan Voronov (Reform UK).