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M38 9NR

Laurel Drive

Walkden North

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Detailed insights for M38 9NR

Overview

Postcode M38 9NR 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 169.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walkden North West is £32,570 per year. The nearest station is Walkden located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Peel Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Walkden North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from M38 9NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Walkden North West near M38 9NR 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 9NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeel ParkMediumWalking directions to Peel Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
5,216.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.38(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.04(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.11(-8%)
Public order
16.37(+62%)
Burglary
11.9(+114%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
89.06%
Other White
12
4.53%
Other
6
2.26%
Other Asian
5
1.89%
Chinese
2
0.75%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
30.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
35.04%
Owns with a mortgage
38
32.48%
Social rents from council
19
16.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.55%
Other social rented
7
5.98%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Walkden North

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £191,625 in Walkden North area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,250 up to £432,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walkden North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£355,000
Flats15£93,000
Semi-Detached50£235,000
Terraced60£164,500

10 year median price trend in Walkden North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walkden North.

Schools

In the M38 9NR postcode area, located within Walkden North West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M38 9NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryStar Salford AcademyFree schools

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHilton Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Edmund's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M38 9NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M38 9NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEssarGatehouse Road, Salford, M28 0GPWalking directions to Essar
0.2 miMorrisons DailyCounty Road, Salford, M28 0BAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miSammy's Convenience StoreGrayson Road, Salford, M38 9WQWalking directions to Sammy's Convenience Store
0.2 miDiscount Bargain Store & Mobile AccessoriesLongshaw Drive, Salford, M28 0AUWalking directions to Discount Bargain Store & Mobile Accessories
0.3 miIcelandArmitage Grove, Salford, M38 0EBWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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 002BE01005704
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.