Postcode M38 9GW 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashtons Field.
Walkden North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M38 9GW.
Walkden North West near M38 9GW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashtons Field | Large | Walking directions to Ashtons Field |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Walkden North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £350,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £235,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 51 | £182,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 13 | £111,500 | £197 |
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 | £350,000 | £93,000 | £229,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £125,000 | £275,000 | £196,500 |
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 | £287 | £189 | £252 | £194 |
| 2026 | £287 | £216 | £262 | £232 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M38 9GW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 6A, Greenfield Road, Manchester, M38 9PF | Flats | Leasehold | £72,250 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 34, Buile Hill Avenue, Manchester, M38 9QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 20, West Way, Manchester, M38 9GL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 5, Adelphi Drive, Manchester, M38 9QT | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 20, Langworthy Avenue, Manchester, M38 9GQ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the M38 9GW postcode area, located within Walkden North West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M38 9GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Essar | Gatehouse Road, Salford, M28 0GP | Walking directions to Essar |
| 0.3 mi | Sammy's Convenience Store | Grayson Road, Salford, M38 9WQ | Walking directions to Sammy's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Stumble Inn Convenience Store | Falcon Drive, Salford, M38 9SN | Walking directions to Stumble Inn Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Food 'N' Booze | Old Lane, Salford, M38 9UL | Walking directions to Food 'N' Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | County Road, Salford, M28 0BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M38 9GW, 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 9GW 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.
The median sale price around M38 9GW in Walkden North West is £207,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M38 9GW, including Bridgewater Primary School (Outstanding), Star Salford Academy and Dukesgate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M38 9GW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 819 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 9GW is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Alexander Henderson (Reform UK).
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.