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M28 8JT

Swinton & Wardley

Salford

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Detailed insights for M28 8JT

Overview

Postcode M28 8JT is located in a major urban area, within the Swinton & Wardley area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Swinton West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.6 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 Swinton West is £44,435 per year. The median sale price in Swinton & Wardley is £217,000 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £247,500. The nearest station is Moorside, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Swinton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,100 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Swinton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Swinton West is £44,435 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from M28 8JT.

Flood risk

N/A

Swinton West near M28 8JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for M28 8JT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moorside

N/A

Walking directions to Moorside

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
517.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.96(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.87(+54%)
Public order
12.21(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.65(-35%)
Vehicle crime
9.99(+67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
80.05%
Other White
26
6.91%
Other
11
2.93%
Indian
8
2.13%
Other Asian
8
2.13%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
26.15%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.61%
No qualifications
46
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
38.55%
Owns with a mortgage
48
28.92%
Owns outright
32
19.28%
Other forms of private rent
12
7.23%
Other social rented
7
4.22%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Swinton & Wardley

Median price: £217,000
Price per sq ft: £261
Sales (last 12 months): 157
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £248K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Swinton & Wardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swinton & Wardley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£307,500£340
Semi-Detached73£240,000£291
Terraced67£200,000£230
Flats9£152,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swinton & Wardley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£60,475£144,975£114,250
2017£160,000£85,000£146,000£113,000
2018£165,000£76,000£155,000£125,500
2019£221,500£107,500£164,995£131,000
2020£235,000£105,000£180,500£146,500
2021£238,000£112,350£198,500£165,000
2022£257,700£125,000£220,500£175,000
2023£297,498£116,000£240,500£185,000
2024£300,000£120,000£246,000£195,000
2025£275,000£130,000£240,000£194,000
2026£317,500£180,000£240,000£193,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£175£179£126
2017£189£154£177£124
2018£216£150£187£137
2019£239£151£210£157
2020£228£154£208£163
2021£284£181£223£190
2022£307£186£271£210
2023£296£192£274£220
2024£305£212£276£225
2025£294£217£282£216
2026£323£282£295£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinton & Wardley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swinton & Wardley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 8JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 8JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202550, East Lancashire Road, Manchester, M28 2THSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
30 Jun 202614, Stranton Drive, Manchester, M28 2TBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£417,500
01 Sept 2025Cummins, Holloway Drive, Manchester, M28 2LAOtherFreehold£1,710,000
04 Mar 20263, Burton Grove, Manchester, M28 2TASemi-DetachedLeasehold£278,000
08 May 202636, East Lancashire Road, Manchester, M28 2TDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the M28 8JT postcode area, located within Swinton West, there are 6 primary and 4 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.

Nearby schools for M28 8JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Charles' RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.5 miSecondarySt Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.6 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M28 8JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 8JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco Express656 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 9RAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Charles Jones

Swinton & Wardley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Michael Wheeler

Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
WardSwinton & WardleyE05013032
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swinton WestE02001165
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 009AE01005687
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 8JT

Is M28 8JT (Swinton West) safe?

The area around M28 8JT records about 102 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near M28 8JT?

The median sale price around M28 8JT in Swinton & Wardley is £217,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 8JT?

There are 13 schools close to M28 8JT, including St Charles' RC Primary School (Good), St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School (Good) and Moorside Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M28 8JT?

The closest station to M28 8JT is Moorside, about 777 m away.

How deprived is the area around M28 8JT?

M28 8JT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 8JT (Swinton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M28 8JT is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Charles Jones (Reform UK).