Postcode M38 9AL is located in a major urban area, within the Walkden North area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Walkden North West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year. The median sale price in Walkden North is £200,000 (around £233 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Walkden, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Peel Park.
Walkden North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,322 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from M38 9AL.
Walkden North West near M38 9AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walkden located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Peel Park | Medium | Walking directions to Peel Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Walkden North area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £330,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £226,250 | £233 |
| Terraced | 43 | £183,500 | £226 |
| Flats | 11 | £111,500 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,950 | £80,000 | £151,000 | £107,250 |
| 2017 | £263,650 | £73,000 | £173,750 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £238,500 | £82,000 | £131,000 | £107,000 |
| 2019 | £252,995 | £85,000 | £138,000 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £272,500 | £86,000 | £219,995 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £97,000 | £187,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £353,500 | £110,000 | £190,000 | £168,500 |
| 2023 | £337,500 | £110,000 | £215,000 | £161,500 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £105,000 | £195,000 | £164,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £93,000 | £227,500 | £175,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £117,500 | £230,000 | £187,600 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £137 | £172 | £133 |
| 2017 | £213 | £138 | £191 | £127 |
| 2018 | £204 | £144 | £146 | £122 |
| 2019 | £245 | £145 | £176 | £132 |
| 2020 | £248 | £148 | £215 | £139 |
| 2021 | £262 | £156 | £221 | £181 |
| 2022 | £306 | £189 | £223 | £191 |
| 2023 | £292 | £190 | £235 | £193 |
| 2024 | £301 | £177 | £250 | £180 |
| 2025 | £292 | £189 | £248 | £203 |
| 2026 | £287 | £188 | £234 | £226 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M38 9AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 4, Mount Skip Lane, Manchester, M38 9WR | Terraced | Freehold | £188,400 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 474, Manchester Road East, Manchester, M38 9NS | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 468, Manchester Road East, Manchester, M38 9NS | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 16, Crestfold, Manchester, M38 0BF | Terraced | Freehold | £74,500 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 2, Crestfold, Manchester, M38 0BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the M38 9AL postcode area, located within Walkden North West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Star Salford Academy | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hilton Lane Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Dukesgate Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2014. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M38 9AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | County Road, Salford, M28 0BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Discount Bargain Store & Mobile Accessories | Longshaw Drive, Salford, M28 0AU | Walking directions to Discount Bargain Store & Mobile Accessories |
| 0.2 mi | Essar | Gatehouse Road, Salford, M28 0GP | Walking directions to Essar |
| 0.2 mi | Sammy's Convenience Store | Grayson Road, Salford, M38 9WQ | Walking directions to Sammy's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Armitage Grove, Salford, M38 0EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M38 9AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Miles Alexander Henderson
Walkden North - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M38 9AL records about 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M38 9AL in Walkden North is £200,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M38 9AL, including Star Salford Academy (Good), Hilton Lane Primary School (Requires improvement) and Dukesgate Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M38 9AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M38 9AL is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Alexander Henderson (Reform UK).