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M38 9GD

Trafford Drive

Walkden North

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Overview

Postcode M38 9GD is located in a major urban area, within the Walkden North ward 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 99.1 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 Walkden North West is £32,570 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashtons Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Walkden North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 687 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.3%

Approximately 64.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from M38 9GD.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden North West near M38 9GD 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M38 9GD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAshtons FieldLargeWalking directions to Ashtons Field
0.3 miSt Mary's ParkSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
6,052.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.8(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.6(+40%)
Other theft
12.03(+82%)
Public order
11.45(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
78.02%
African
19
6.96%
Other White
12
4.4%
Caribbean
7
2.56%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
2.56%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
27.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
19.9%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.93%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
40.87%
Other social rented
27
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.65%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.57%
Owns outright
10
8.7%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Walkden North

Median price£207,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £270K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Walkden North area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £495,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£337,500£280
Semi-Detached46£233,750£253
Terraced50£183,000£232
Flats11£111,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walkden North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£350,000£93,000£227,500£175,500
2026£355,000£120,000£270,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£287£189£248£203
2026£287£212£270£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walkden North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M38 9GD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M38 9GD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202686, Eastham Way, Manchester, M38 9PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
28 Jul 202533, Trafford Drive, Manchester, M38 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£201,000
23 May 202552, Trafford Drive, Manchester, M38 9QBTerracedFreehold£163,000
20 May 202687, Ridyard Street, Manchester, M38 9NBTerracedFreehold£220,000
06 Jun 202591, Ridyard Street, Manchester, M38 9NBTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the M38 9GD postcode area, located within Walkden North West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M38 9GD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBridgewater Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryDukesgate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Edmund's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M38 9GD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M38 9GD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCleggs Convenience StoreAlbany Close, Salford, M38 9GEWalking directions to Cleggs Convenience Store
0.3 miStumble Inn Convenience StoreFalcon Drive, Salford, M38 9SNWalking directions to Stumble Inn Convenience Store
0.3 miDeccan FuelsDuke Street, Salford, M38 9RGWalking directions to Deccan Fuels
0.4 miSammy's Convenience StoreGrayson Road, Salford, M38 9WQWalking directions to Sammy's Convenience Store
0.4 miEssarGatehouse Road, Salford, M28 0GPWalking directions to Essar

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 M38 9GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Miles Alexander Henderson

Walkden North - 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 NorthE05013034
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walkden North WestE02001158
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 002AE01005703
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M38 9GD

Is M38 9GD (Walkden North West) safe?

The area around M38 9GD records about 99 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M38 9GD?

The median sale price around M38 9GD in Walkden North is £207,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M38 9GD?

There are 15 schools close to M38 9GD, including Bridgewater Primary School (Outstanding), Dukesgate Academy (Good) and St Edmund's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M38 9GD?

M38 9GD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M38 9GD (Walkden North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering M38 9GD is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Alexander Henderson (Reform UK).