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About

Ordsall ward lies on the western bank of the River Irwell, directly opposite Manchester city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of social housing and modern apartment developments. Major transport corridors, including the A57 Regent Road, define its edges and provide key connections. Historically an industrial district, its landscape is now dominated by the contemporary architecture of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK, which occupies a significant portion of the ward's southern section.

The area's history is deeply tied to the Manchester Ship Canal, which meets the Irwell here. Ordsall Hall, a medieval timber-framed manor house surrounded by modern housing, serves as a museum and community venue. Residential streets are interspersed with local retail parks and community facilities, with the Lowry Centre and Imperial War Museum North acting as major cultural anchors on the waterfront, drawing visitors into the ward.

Area overview

On average Ordsall has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ordsall is £41,795 per year. There are 4 schools in Ordsall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ordsall is home to around 10,094 people, with a population density of about 4,999.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ordsall Population
10,094
Population density
4,999.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.68(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.22(+7%)
Public order
18.92(+87%)
Vehicle crime
17.83(+198%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.54(+95%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,955
59%
African
1,058
10.48%
Other White
967
9.58%
Chinese
230
2.28%
Other
222
2.2%
Total population: 10,094

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,079
47.05%
No qualifications
1,653
19.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,229
14.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
705
8.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
526
6.07%
Total 16+ residents: 8,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,117
42.82%
Other social rented
904
18.28%
Social rents from council
872
17.64%
Owns with a mortgage
633
12.8%
Owns outright
328
6.63%
Total households: 4,944

Property prices in Ordsall

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ordsall 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 Ordsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats68£201,500
Semi-Detached9£255,000
Terraced18£270,250

10 years median price trend in Ordsall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ordsall.

All postcodes in Ordsall

M53DT

Craven Drive

M54ZG

Hulme Street

M35HG

Clermont Way

M54DB

Shale Lane

M609LA

Stanley Street

M54LS

Liverpool Street

M53AQ

Bemsley Place

M53PS

Tatton Street

M35GU

Stanley Street

M53LG

Hollies Lane

M53DN

Lord Napier Drive

M35JH

Chapel Street

M53TQ

Asgard Drive

M54HB

Windsor Street

M54ZH

Hulme Street

M53TR

Asgard Grove

M35HJ

Woodlark Close

M53JF

Napier Green

M53GH

Greenwood Terrace

M35PD

Ordsall

M54QT

Back Hulme Street

M54TW

Asgard Drive

M54YN

Waterview Lane

M54RW

Middlewood Street

M53QS

Goodiers Drive

M54GJ

Joule Close

M54RA

Rolling Street

M53LD

Ledbrooke Close

M53QN

Ordsall

M35GW

Stanley Street

M54LT

Liverpool Street

M54PF

Crescent

M53QG

Goodiers Drive

M35PE

Ordsall

M35PF

Gore Street

M35PG

Ordsall

M54SA

Howard Street

M35HW

James Street

M54TQ

Asgard Drive

M54ZJ

Craven Street

M53LS

Carmel Close

M53GF

Collingburn Avenue

M53WW

West Park Street

M53LX

Hulton Square

M35HT

Rodney Street

M54QH

Greenwood Business Centre

M53SJ

Chancel Avenue

M53RX

Ordsall

M53AN

Ordsall

M54RQ

Rolling Street

M53GD

Radclyffe Mews

M54DF

Shale Lane

M53AE

Grain View

M53JJ

Mccready Drive

M54RF

Rolling Street

M53FR

Guy Fawkes Street

M35LB

Chapel Street

M53GT

St Bartholomews Drive

M54QU

Derwent Street

M53WJ

Ordsall Lane

M35GA

New Bailey Street

M54NZ

Fire Station Square

M54TR

Asgard Drive

M53NB

Ordsall Lane

M53NE

Ordsall Lane

M53RS

Huddart Close

M53PH

Phoebe Street

M53DP

Pomona Crescent

M53WT

West Crown Avenue

M53QR

Goodiers Drive

M53RE

Ordsall

M53GX

Hollies Lane

M54TF

Wodens Avenue

M53NG

Ordsall Lane

M53HX

Ryall Avenue

M53DG

Weedall Avenue

M53DF

Troy Walk

M54NW

Crescent

M53RP

Regent Square

M53WQ

Hulton Street

M54YY

Ordsall

M54TS

Ordsall

M35HH

Firefly Close

M54EF

Craven Street

M53NR

Trafford Road

M54BY

Upper Wharf Street

M54YS

Millside Lane

M35LF

Barrow Street

M54YW

Middlewood Street

M54WX

University Road West

M54SN

Rolling Street

M54BQ

Shale Lane

M35AY

Irwell Street

M35JY

Chapel Street

M53GQ

Garden Wall Close

M54XQ

Ordsall Lane

M35HX

Rocket Way

M35JF

Chapel Street

M53AB

Cutter Close

M35HF

Swiftsure Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.