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M28 7TU

Mellor Drive

Walkden South

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Detailed insights for M28 7TU

Overview

Postcode M28 7TU 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below 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 £252,250 (around £273 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,625 and £329,375. The nearest station is Walkden, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Parr Fold Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Walkden South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,072 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Walkden South has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M28 7TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden South near M28 7TU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M28 7TU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Walkden

N/A

Walking directions to Walkden

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
3,411.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
9.83(+64%)
Burglary
8.6(+55%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.76(-82%)
Public order
3.07(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
93.11%
Other White
5
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.98%
Other
3
0.98%
African
2
0.66%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
40.7%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.57%
No qualifications
23
8.91%
Apprenticeship
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
63.16%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.76%
Social rents from council
2
1.5%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 7TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 202638, Carlton Road, Manchester, M28 7TTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£296,700
16 May 20254, Carlton Road, Manchester, M28 7TTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£277,000
23 Oct 202560, Normanby Road, Manchester, M28 7TSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
23 Apr 202568, Normanby Road, Manchester, M28 7TSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£308,000
17 Apr 20257, Harbourne Close, Manchester, M28 7UASemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the M28 7TU postcode area, located within Walkden South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 7TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJames Brindley Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryEllenbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryMesne Lea Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 7TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMolly'sHilton Lane, Salford, M28 3SAWalking directions to Molly's
0.4 miCo-op FoodMorston Close, Salford, M28 1PBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7TU, 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 007CE01005713
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 7TU

Is M28 7TU (Walkden South) safe?

The area around M28 7TU records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7TU?

The median sale price around M28 7TU 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 7TU?

There are 11 schools close to M28 7TU, including James Brindley Community Primary School, Ellenbrook Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Mesne Lea Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M28 7TU?

The closest station to M28 7TU is Walkden, about 859 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 7TU?

M28 7TU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,072 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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