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Salford Quays

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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 100% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Salford Quays Population

6,006

Population density

6,021.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

0.5(-99%)

North West average

Demographics

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

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

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

2.46%

Total households: 3,458

Property prices in Salford Quays

Median price£199,500

Price per sq ft£310

Sales (last 12 months)108

Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £251K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £199,500 (about £310 per square foot) in Salford Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Salford Quays over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Terraced	2	£342,500	£320	£263,750	£298,750	£386,250	£421,250
Flats	106	£197,600	£310	£93,500	£164,996	£250,000	£353,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Salford Quays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salford Quays.
Year	Flats	Terraced
2016	£175,000	£247,500
2017	£159,950	£280,430
2018	£177,250	£340,575
2019	£157,000	£340,000
2020	£197,000	£321,500
2021	£170,000	£350,000
2022	£208,000	£360,000
2023	£199,998	£397,500
2024	£192,000	£425,000
2025	£203,755	£433,500
2026	£195,000	£342,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Salford Quays.
Year	Flats	Terraced
2016	£250	£333
2017	£290	£314
2018	£296	£306
2019	£310	£281
2020	£313	£357
2021	£313	£325
2022	£368	£354
2023	£348	£433
2024	£335	£317
2025	£315	£380
2026	£299	£320

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail