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Salford Quays

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About

Salford Quays is a large-scale waterfront regeneration area at the terminus of the Manchester Ship Canal. The development transformed former industrial docks into a district of modern apartments, commercial offices, and cultural venues. Its layout is defined by broad pedestrian walkways and several basins of water, creating an open, planned environment distinct from the organic growth of the surrounding city.

The area is anchored by major institutions like the Imperial War Museum North and The Lowry arts centre, with its distinctive metallic cladding. MediaCityUK forms a significant part of the Quays, housing broadcasting studios and related businesses. The water itself remains a focal point, used for rowing and hosting annual swimming events in the specially maintained docks.

Area overview

On average Salford Quays has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year. There are 1 schools in Salford Quays: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salford Quays is home to around 6,006 people, with a population density of about 6,021.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salford Quays Population
6,006
Population density
6,021.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
0.5(-99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,158
52.57%
Other White
786
13.08%
Indian
445
7.41%
African
400
6.66%
Chinese
247
4.11%
Total population: 6,007

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,071
71.47%
Level 3 (A level)
769
13.5%
No qualifications
260
4.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
259
4.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
158
2.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,696

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,640
76.34%
Owns with a mortgage
372
10.76%
Owns outright
209
6.04%
Other social rented
110
3.18%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.46%
Total households: 3,458

Property prices in Salford Quays

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 in Salford Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Salford Quays 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 Salford Quays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£508,900
Terraced2£433,500
Flats127£200,000

10 years median price trend in Salford Quays

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

All postcodes in Salford Quays

M503AR

Quays

M503RB

The Quays

M503XE

Anchorage Quay

M502AR

Red

M502AB

Blue

M503DA

Furness Quay

M53FP

Taylorson Street South

M503RA

The Quays

M502GY

Michigan Avenue

M503XZ

Furness Quay

M502AH

Blue

M53DE

Elmira Way

M53FY

Taylorson Street South

M503XW

Merchants Quay

M502HA

Michigan Avenue

M53LN

Elmira Way

M53NY

Elmira Way

M502HH

Michigan Avenue

M503BX

Quays

M503YL

Anchorage Quay

M503ST

Merchants Quay

M503TW

The Quays

M503TX

Vancouver Quay

M503SQ

The Quays

M503DF

Furness Quay

M503AH

The Quays

M53NW

Trafford Road

M503AQ

Ottinger Close

M503BY

Quays

M53DU

Elmira Way

M503UP

Sovereign Enterprise Park

M502NT

Orange

M502HP

Michigan Avenue

M503AU

Quays

M502BA

Pink

Data Sources

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