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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 very 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
9/10
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(+3%)
Public order
19.02(+89%)
Vehicle crime
17.83(+196%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.54(+96%)
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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £415,000.

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
Flats79£223,400
Semi-Detached2£210,000
Terraced11£270,000

10 years median price trend in Ordsall

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

All postcodes in Ordsall

M54RW

Middlewood Street

M54RZ

Back Hulme Street

M53SS

Brigantine Close

M54LY

Liverpool Street

M35EX

Irwell Street

M53HF

Browfield Avenue

M53NE

Ordsall Lane

M54LF

Rowland Street

M54QH

Greenwood Business Centre

M54SB

Steeple Drive

M53HN

Belfort Drive

M54RG

Rolling Street

M35HZ

Islington Way

M53FW

Lawler Avenue

M54QT

Back Hulme Street

M35PD

Ordsall

M53GS

Parsonage Close

M53WS

Gratrix Avenue

M54TL

Sangster Court

M54YZ

Gaythorn Street

Data Sources

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