Salford · Manchester

Living in Swinton

In short: In 2026, the average home in Swinton (Manchester) costs about £240k to buy or £1100/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 22 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Swinton is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Manchester.

Average to buy
£240k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1100/mo
vs Manchester average
-3%
Est. to city centre
~22 min

How Swinton scores

Safety7/10
Schools7/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly4/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.

On your doorstep

Day to day, Swinton gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.

✓ Halal butcher✓ Lidl / Aldi✓ Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons✓ Gyms✓ Barbers✓ Beauticians✓ Church✓ Big park✓ Pool / leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Swinton tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£240k — -3% vs the Manchester average of £247k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1100 per month
Council tax (Band D)£2249 / year
Indicative household income to buy≈ £48k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)

Common questions

Is Swinton a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Swinton scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.

How much does a home in Swinton cost in 2026?

Around £240k on average to buy (-3% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1100 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £48k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Swinton?

Swinton scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 22 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Bury£240k avg · safety 7/10Wythenshawe£240k avg · safety 5/10Denton£235k avg · safety 6/10
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