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Blackfriars & Trinity

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About

Blackfriars & Trinity ward sits in the heart of Salford, bordered by the River Irwell to the south. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment developments. Its streets form a dense urban grid, with Chapel Street serving as a central thoroughfare. The ward includes the historic core around the former Blackfriars Bridge and the residential neighbourhoods of Trinity.

The area contains significant civic buildings, including Salford Civic Centre and the Magistrates' Court. Salford Cathedral, with its distinctive dome, is a prominent local landmark. The ward is directly adjacent to the University of Salford's main campus, influencing the local population. A network of small, independent businesses and community spaces operates alongside the larger institutional presences.

Area overview

On average Blackfriars & Trinity has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackfriars & Trinity is £48,605 per year. There are 2 schools in Blackfriars & Trinity: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackfriars & Trinity is home to around 10,656 people, with a population density of about 10,529.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackfriars & Trinity Population
10,656
Population density
10,529.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.78(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.8(-26%)
Theft from the person
12.48(+958%)
Vehicle crime
12.11(+101%)
Public order
10.04(0%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,781
54.24%
Other White
1,512
14.19%
African
630
5.91%
Arab
390
3.66%
Other
358
3.36%
Total population: 10,658

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,954
60.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,608
16.21%
No qualifications
833
8.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
698
7.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
393
3.96%
Total 16+ residents: 9,920

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,613
61.39%
Other social rented
729
12.39%
Owns with a mortgage
709
12.05%
Social rents from council
361
6.13%
Owns outright
336
5.71%
Total households: 5,885

Property prices in Blackfriars & Trinity

Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £246,882 in Blackfriars & Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £584,750.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackfriars & Trinity in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£162,500
Flats234£243,722
Semi-Detached6£267,500
Terraced7£370,000

10 years median price trend in Blackfriars & Trinity

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.

All postcodes in Blackfriars & Trinity

M36BW

Kays Gardens

M37BT

Blackfriars Road

M37HS

Blackfriars & Trinity

M31AG

Blackfriars & Trinity

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.