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Sub-area · Barton upon Irwell · Salford · North West

Living in Salford 026D

Part of Barton upon Irwell · 1,738 residents

Salford 026D is a sub-area in Barton upon Irwell, Salford that skews 18–34 year-old and social-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £1,161 a month, up 4.7% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £216/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,161+4.7%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
82/100
Transit + walk
Schools
61/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3427%
35–4919%
50–6420%
65+12%
Population1,738
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied21%
Private rent11%
Social rent65%
Flats64%
Terraced17%
Semi-detached16%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person49%Couple with children12%Lone parent17%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 38.40
White78%Asian4%Black8%Mixed4%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian51%Muslim11%No religion34%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK79%
Born outside UK21%
General health (self-reported)
Good75%Fair17%Bad8%
Disability prevalence25%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above23%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications25%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Salford 026D?

Salford 026D sits inside Barton upon Irwell, part of the wider Salford council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Salford 026D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Salford 026D?
The median monthly rent across Salford 026D is £1,161.
How safe is Salford 026D?
Salford 026D has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Salford 026D?
Transport score: 82/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Salford 026D part of?
Salford 026D sits inside the Barton upon Irwell neighbourhood, in Salford, North West.