6,624 people · median £180,000 · Salford
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Walkden is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 6,624. The median house price stands at £180,000, with 218 sales recorded over 12 months. Terraced homes are most common, with a median price of £176,250, while semi-detached properties average £253,000.
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The area has experienced 21.4% price growth over five years. About 15% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Walkden. The median age is 39.3 years, and 47.3% of homes are owner-occupied. Education attainment is mixed: 27.0% of residents aged 16 and over hold level 4 qualifications or above, though 22.0% hold no qualifications. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 13.9 annual mean and fine particulate matter at 7.0. Broadband coverage is strong, with 97.7% superfast connectivity. Walkden is administered by Salford City Council, with a band D council tax of £2,594.45 for 2026/27.
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