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About

Salford is a district in Greater Manchester, located west of the city centre along the River Irwell. It includes areas like Salford Quays, a former dockland transformed into a business and leisure hub, and MediaCityUK, a major media and tech complex. The district has a mix of industrial heritage and modern development, with landmarks such as the Lowry arts centre and Imperial War Museum North.

The area is well-connected by public transport, including trams and buses, making it accessible to Manchester and beyond. Residential neighbourhoods range from urban apartments to suburban housing, catering to different lifestyles. Salford University adds an academic presence, contributing to the local economy and community. Green spaces like Peel Park provide recreational areas amid the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Salford has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Salford is £40,231 per year. There are 135 schools in Salford: 77 primary (10 Outstanding and 51 Good) and 16 secondary (0 Outstanding and 11 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Salford Population

269,923

Population density

2,777.2 per km²

Demographics

British

199,614

73.95%

Other White

18,942

7.02%

African

13,477

4.99%

Other

4,548

1.68%

Pakistani

4,074

1.51%

Total population: 269,922

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

28,774

25%

Private landlord or letting agency

28,651

24.89%

Owns outright

25,294

21.97%

Other social rented

15,628

13.58%

Social rents from council

13,599

11.81%

Total households: 115,117

Property prices in Salford

Based on 3,021 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 in Salford area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	316	£380,000	£215,000	£310,000	£500,000	£721,250
Flats	961	£141,500	£94,000	£124,995	£205,000	£341,285
Semi-Detached	997	£265,000	£167,900	£226,000	£311,500	£462,600
Terraced	747	£207,500	£139,000	£176,250	£250,750	£359,325

10 years median price trend in Salford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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