Postcode M38 9WL 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 113.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Mary's Park.
Walkden North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Walkden North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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 1 ft away from M38 9WL.
Walkden North West near M38 9WL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Walkden | N/A | Walking directions to Walkden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 9WL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | 18, Newholme Gardens, Manchester, M28 3ZA | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 5, Newholme Gardens, Manchester, M28 3ZA | Terraced | Leasehold | £178,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 76, Manchester Road East, Manchester, M38 9LB | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4A, Ellesmere Close, Manchester, M38 0NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £91,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 132, Manchester Road East, Manchester, M38 9LQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 |
In the M38 9WL postcode area, located within Walkden North West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M38 9WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Manchester Road East, Salford, M38 9LB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | New Ellesmere Approach, Salford, M28 3EE | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Raj's Off Licence & Mini Market | Brackley Street, Salford, M28 3GU | Walking directions to Raj's Off Licence & Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Bolton Road, Salford, M28 3BT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Harriet Street, Salford, M28 3GA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 9WL, 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 9WL records about 114 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 9WL 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 14 schools close to M38 9WL, including St Edmund's RC Primary School (Good), Bridgewater Primary School (Outstanding) and St Andrew's Methodist Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M38 9WL is Walkden, about 1,122 m away.
M38 9WL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,732 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 9WL 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.