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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, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £273K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £505,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ordsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced24£270,250£287
Semi-Detached7£255,000£352
Flats65£210,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ordsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ordsall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£140,000
2017£209,750£143,000£179,000
2018£185,000£150,600£285,000
2019£181,000£173,000£163,500
2020£253,428£170,625£202,500
2021£250,000£179,000£333,000
2022£220,950£212,000£240,000
2023£195,267£214,000£260,000
2024£232,000£215,050£255,000
2025£221,480£252,500£274,000
2026£250,000£264,000£253,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ordsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ordsall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£165
2017£313£220£192
2018£333£236£278
2019£341£231£190
2020£356£282£215
2021£361£235£295
2022£381£306£262
2023£359£359£265
2024£359£414£318
2025£350£334£288
2026£335£355£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ordsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ordsall in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.