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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

M54WN

Hope Street

M54UA

Quay View

M53JS

Crowther Avenue

M53TN

Thor Grove

M53QH

Ordsall

M609LD

Stanley Street

M35HY

Trinity Way

M53AY

Old Shaw Street

M54YR

Rolling Street

M54GS

Rowland Street

M54YT

Lockside Lane

M35FP

Gore Street

M54LY

Liverpool Street

M53LF

Cambridge Place

M53HR

James Henry Avenue

M54RB

Rolling Street

M53GN

West Craven Street

M35GS

Irwell Street

M54ZE

Hulme Street

M35GY

Ordsall

M53FX

Warburton Street

M54NE

Oldfield Road

M53RQ

Regent Square

M53PJ

Burnett Avenue

M53DD

Gledhill Avenue

M53HE

Colman Gardens

M54YZ

Gaythorn Street

M53QP

Oldfield Road

M53WP

Gurner Avenue

M54DY

Liverpool Street

M53JU

Crowther Avenue

M53LE

Phoebe Street

M53FE

Trafford Road

M54GL

Isaac Close

M53FA

Collingburn Avenue

M53AH

Goodiers Drive

M54WB

Oldfield Road

M53SQ

Duncan Street

M54ST

Canal Street

M54RL

Rolling Street

M54QF

Wythop Gardens

M53NH

Wyatt Avenue

M53NT

Colman Gardens

M53PA

Parish View

M53HT

Taylorson Street

M53JW

Craven Avenue

M53EX

Taylorson Street

M35JA

Islington Way

M53LR

Carmel Avenue

M54SH

Stanyard Court

M54SQ

Waterview Lane

M54LG

Liverpool Street

M35LA

Chapel Street

M53HW

Browfield Avenue

M53AU

Bermondsay Street

M53GS

Parsonage Close

M53JR

Jennings Avenue

M54WT

Irwell Place

M54QA

Hulme Place

M53RW

Coronation Street

M54LF

Rowland Street

M54ZA

Hulme Street

M35BT

New Bailey Street

M54DG

Windsor Street

M53LQ

Groves Avenue

M53NZ

Hulton Street

M54PE

Ordsall

M53JP

St Josephs Drive

M54QR

Merchants Quay

M53WR

Bramble Avenue

M54YL

Lockside Lane

M54LZ

Oldfield Road

M53GB

Carmel Close

M53RG

King Edward Street

M54ZP

Oldfield Road

M54GH

Byrom Street

M53LP

Agate Mews

M53LU

Mount Carmel Crescent

M53RN

Rudman Drive

M35HZ

Islington Way

M53JG

Brandsby Gardens

M53SG

Gloucester Street

M35GG

Stanley Street

M35PH

Ordsall

M35JL

Stanley Street

M54SX

Duncan Street

M54TG

Asgard Drive

M54JN

Crescent

M35EP

Chapel Street

M54XS

Ordsall Lane

M53WN

St Clements Drive

M54YP

Lockside Lane

M54BU

Shale Lane

M35HS

East Ordsall Lane

M54GR

Gertrude Close

M54LW

Middlewood Street

M54RH

Back Hulme Street

M54QY

Jane Street

M54SD

Hawkshaw Court

M35HP

James Street

Data Sources

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