Postcode insights

M28 7QE

Walkden Road

Walkden South

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Detailed insights for M28 7QE

Overview

Postcode M28 7QE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 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
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from M28 7QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 7QE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 7QE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 7QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miParr Fold ParkLargeWalking directions to Parr Fold Park
0.3 miBedford FieldMediumWalking directions to Bedford Field

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
2,598.8 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
220
88.71%
Other White
8
3.23%
Pakistani
5
2.02%
Other Asian
5
2.02%
Irish
5
2.02%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
37.91%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.27%
No qualifications
27
12.8%
Apprenticeship
17
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
33.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
28%
Owns outright
30
24%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Shared ownership
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Walkden South

Median price£253,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £331K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Walkden South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.

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
Detached19£355,000£334
Semi-Detached55£283,500£287
Terraced55£225,000£238
Flats8£132,500£198

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£460,000£273,000£222,500
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£354£280£210
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 2025121, Walkden Road, Manchester, M28 7QETerracedFreehold£220,000
16 May 2025125, Walkden Road, Manchester, M28 7QETerracedFreehold£218,000
09 Sept 2025228, Walkden Road, Manchester, M28 7FQTerracedLeasehold£157,000
02 Jul 2025218, Walkden Road, Manchester, M28 7FQTerracedFreehold£176,500
24 Oct 2025244, Walkden Road, Manchester, M28 7FGTerracedLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the M28 7QE postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 7QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMesne Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryJames Brindley Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChrist The King RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 7QE

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

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 7QE, 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 7QE

Is M28 7QE (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 7QE 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 7QE?

The median sale price around M28 7QE in Walkden South is £253,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 7QE?

There are 10 schools close to M28 7QE, including Mesne Lea Primary School, James Brindley Community Primary School and Christ The King RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 7QE?

The closest station to M28 7QE is Walkden, about 419 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 7QE?

M28 7QE 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 7QE (Walkden South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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