Smallbridge Close Walkden, Salford
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (M28), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33433569.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £245,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Salford costs £2,594 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Parr Fold Park (8.7 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ellenbrook Medical Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £234,875 | £233,000 | £236,750 |
| 2005 | 2 | £257,500 | £240,000 | £275,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 1995 | 8 | £96,750 | £81,650 | £118,050 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2022 | 6 M28 7XS | Other | £1,390 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2021 | 4 M28 7XS | Other | £1,665 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 May 2018 | 6 M28 7XS | Detached | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jun 2017 | 5 M28 7XS | Detached | £280,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2015 | 8 M28 7XS | Detached | £295,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Oct 2010 | 2 M28 7XS | Detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 5 M28 7XS | Detached | £272,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Nov 2006 | 1 M28 7XS | Detached | £233,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 3 M28 7XS | Detached | £236,750 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 5 M28 7XS | Detached | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 8 M28 7XS | Detached | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2003 | 1 M28 7XS | Detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 2 M28 7XS | Detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 8 M28 7XS | Detached | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 1998 | 3 M28 7XS | Detached | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 1 M28 7XS | Detached | £81,650 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 May 1995 | 8 M28 7XS | Detached | £105,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 1995 | 3 M28 7XS | Detached | £87,550 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 5 M28 7XS | Detached | £105,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 1995 | 2 M28 7XS | Detached | £86,700 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 1995 | 10 M28 7XS | Detached | £118,050 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 1995 | 4 M28 7XS | Detached | £118,050 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 6 M28 7XS | Detached | £86,700 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Salford in 2026-27: Band D £2,594 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,018 | £2,306 | £2,594 | £3,171 | £3,748 | £4,324 | £5,189 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (37% of about 570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 500 Ellenbrook Road, Worsley, M28 1ES, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 Hurstfield Road, Worsley, M28 7UJ: up to 2 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to 45 Hindburn Drive, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1XY, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to 45 Hindburn Drive, Worsley, M28 1XY, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- 250 Leigh Road, Worsley, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Site Of New Dwelling 248 Leigh Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Walkden Sixth Form Centre, Edge Fold Road, Worsley, M28 7QD: up to 24 homes, pending decision (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 51 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M28 7XR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M28 7XS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walkden 301,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Moorside 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Patricroft 148,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longwall Avenue Ellenbrook | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Farnworth Bus Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | A580 Wardley Park & Ride | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 19.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ellenbrook Medical Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tims & Parker Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leigh Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Swinton Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Ellenbrook, Worsley Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Parr Fold Park 8.7 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Hilton Lane Allotments 3,420 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canal tunnel entrances and wharf, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canal tunnel entrances and wharf | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rands Clough Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lady Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Alder Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Middle Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Delph | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Foxhill Glen | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Salford: see them on the Salford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| James Brindley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mesne Lea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Co-op Academy Walkden | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Lowry Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hilton Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenbrook Community Primary School M28 7PS | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Woodside M28 1ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Edge Green · Spindlepoint Drive · Reedley Drive · Sixpools Grove · Ellerbeck Crescent · The Chanters · Goodshaw Road · Wilders Moor Close · Habergham Close · Wrenswood Drive · Ladyhill View · Bellpit Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.