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Salford

England / North West / Salford

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 £40,237 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
Social housing
25.3%
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 2,854 recent sales, the median property price is £224,350 in Salford area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached280£380,000
Flats960£149,000
Semi-Detached905£262,000
Terraced709£207,500

10 years price trend in Salford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.