Town Pop. 2,191

Living in Wardley: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wardley scores 66/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 48/100 versus a median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the M27 postcode district scores higher. Wardley leads all 5. That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (97) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the M27 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Wardley scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 14.8 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
64
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
82
9 schools in area · 54 within 4km
1Outstanding8Good
  • Wardley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Clifton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Co-op Academy SwintonSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Moorside High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Moorside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Mossfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Ambrose Barlow RC High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Charles' RC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
69
A&E departmentsNorth Manchester General Hospital5 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary6.4 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)6.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks59.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs73.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Poplars Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,568 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)87.2%
available across Salford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.9%Retired24.6%Student3.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary30.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Salford · 2026-27
A £1,729
B £2,018
C £2,306
D £2,594
E £3,170
F £3,747
G £4,323
H £5,188
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
76
Moorside 0.3 mi
Swinton (Manchester) 0.9 mi
Walkden 1.6 mi
J14 M60 0.3 mi
J15 M60 0.4 mi
J15 M60 0.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 18
Semi-detached £263,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£170k £203k £238k £272k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Swinton (Salford) 62 0.9 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Salford) 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Kearsley 67 1.6 mi away ⇄
Walkden 68 1.9 mi away ⇄
Worsley 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Eccles (Salford) 69 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pendlebury 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Hulton 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Farnworth 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Lever 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Prestwich 66 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wardley a nice place to live?

Yes, Wardley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Wardley is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in Wardley?

Among the top-rated schools in Wardley are Wardley CofE Primary School, Clifton Primary School and Co-op Academy Swinton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Wardley in total.

What are house prices like in Wardley?

The current median house price in Wardley is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £263,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%.

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Postcode districts in Wardley

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