M28 or M29?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 18% less in M29 than in M28.
- M28 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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M28
Salford
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M29
Wigan
|
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £318,000
from 132 sales |
£260,000
from 139 sales |
| Average sold price | £101,428 | £156,186 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | -2.4% (Salford) | +6.6% (Wigan) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | Detached house |
| Floor area | 146 m² | 106 m² |
| Built | 1930–1949 | 1996–2002 |
| Energy rating | D | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1741/yr | £671/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 1 recorded | Not published by the force |
| Deprivation decile | 9 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
Common questions
Is M28 or M29 cheaper?
M29 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around M28 sell for about £318,000 and around M29 for about £260,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Is M28 or M29 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, M28 sits in decile 9 of 10 and M29 in decile 8, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in M28 or M29?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.