Salford vs Warrington
A side-by-side comparison of the Salford and Warringtonlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Salford is the more populous; council tax is lower in Warrington; Warrington has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Salford | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 269,923 | 210,974 |
| Density | 2,777/km² | 1,168/km² |
| Deprivation | 30% in most-deprived 10% | 8% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,594 | £2,448 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 80% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 67% | 63% |
| Aged 65+ | 13% | 19% |