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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Blackfriars & Trinity is £183,000 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,500 and £246,625. 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
6/10
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
30.87(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.8(-23%)
Theft from the person
12.48(+967%)
Vehicle crime
12.11(+102%)
Public order
9.95(-2%)
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

Median price: £183,000
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £162K – £247K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Blackfriars & Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£376,000£382
Semi-Detached5£265,000£409
Flats120£177,250£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackfriars & Trinity

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,495£139,500£215,500
2017£172,495£156,000£271,000
2018£165,000£175,000£340,000
2019£223,072£167,500£181,250
2020£233,137£176,500£375,000
2021£252,207£253,358£374,000
2022£243,860£255,000£351,250
2023£189,000£251,250£285,000
2024£189,950£233,250£365,000
2025£262,000£267,500£370,000
2026£177,250£275,000£376,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322£227£259
2017£296£240£266
2018£293£205£238
2019£370£239£255
2020£425£292£287
2021£438£311£352
2022£432£289£344
2023£317£315£303
2024£305£382£335
2025£453£365£386
2026£296£412£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,306
Band D£2,594
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,324
Band H£5,189

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackfriars & Trinity ward.

Local councillors

David Jones

Blackfriars & Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party