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Walkden - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Walkden

B

Liveable Score

Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

A

Schools

Council	Salford
Crime Rate	Crime data unavailable for this area
Vibe	🚶‍♀️ No Car Needed

Is Walkden right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Walkden showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Walkden boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Little Hulton

village

1.5 km away

Ellenbrook

village

1.6 km away

Kearsley

town

2.2 km away

Roe Green

village

2.3 km away

Mosley Common

village

2.6 km away

Farnworth

town

2.7 km away

Little Hulton

village

1.5 km away

Ellenbrook

village

1.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Plentiful

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Ample

Takeaways

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

train

Walkden

Train

train

Moorside

Train

train

Kearsley (Manchester)

Train

train

Farnworth

Train

train

Swinton (Manchester)

Train

motorway

J3M61

Motorway

motorway

J14M60

Motorway

motorway

J1M61

Motorway

motorway

J2M61

Motorway

motorway

J13M60

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

9 Schools

Good

40 Schools

Requires Improvement

3 Schools

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding

Bridgewater Primary School

Outstanding

James Brindley Community Primary School

Outstanding

St Andrew's Methodist Primary School

Outstanding

St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding

Walkden House Prices

The average house price in Walkden is £238,038, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Walkden house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Walkden graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£238,038

Detached house prices

£347,879

Flats and maisonettes prices

£123,214

Semi-detached house prices

£261,672

Terraced house prices

£203,237

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walkden a nice place to live?

Walkden is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Greater Manchester.

What are the best schools in Walkden?

Walkden has 48 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Bridgewater Primary School, James Brindley Community Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ellenbrook Community Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Walkden?

The majority of residents in Walkden identify as White (British) (85%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).