Springfield area report

Highlights

Springfield is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 4,154. The median house price is £122,000, with 74 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 93.2% over five years. Terraced homes median at £122,000, while flats average £67,500 and detached properties £225,000. The area is among the most deprived in England, with about 15% of neighbourhoods nationally more deprived. Crime recorded 0 offences in May 2026. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 15.8 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 7.5. Flood risk is minimal at 0.4%. Broadband coverage is strong: 90.6% have superfast speeds and 63.3% have gigabit capability. The area contains 6 conservation areas and 41 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,392.33 for 2026/27.

Data updated 2026/2025. Springfield, Greater Manchester — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Springfield’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Greater Manchester, Springfield ranks 2nd cheapest of 10, 6th most affordable and 2nd best for schools.

What does it cost?

• £122,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Springfield have risen 93% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 295,961 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 15% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Springfield (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 2 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 2).

Schools

• 89% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 63% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 9.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/springfield.

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Nearby areas we cover: The Haulgh, Bolton, Gilnow.