Postcode M3 1AA is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfriars & Trinity ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Greengate & Blackfriars area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greengate & Blackfriars is £49,674 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blackfriars Park.
Greengate & Blackfriars has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,494 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Greengate & Blackfriars has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Greengate & Blackfriars is £49,674 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from M3 1AA.
Greengate & Blackfriars near M3 1AA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester Victoria located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manchester Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Victoria |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackfriars Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackfriars Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cathedral Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Angel Square | Small | Walking directions to Angel Square |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Blackfriars & Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,256 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £311,500 | £386 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £265,000 | £385 |
| Flats | 113 | £182,000 | £316 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,495 | £139,500 | £215,500 |
| 2017 | £172,495 | £156,000 | £271,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £175,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | £223,072 | £167,500 | £181,250 |
| 2020 | £233,137 | £176,500 | £375,000 |
| 2021 | £252,207 | £253,358 | £374,000 |
| 2022 | £243,860 | £255,000 | £351,250 |
| 2023 | £189,000 | £251,250 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £189,950 | £233,250 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £260,888 | £267,500 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £187,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322 | £227 | £259 |
| 2017 | £296 | £240 | £266 |
| 2018 | £293 | £205 | £238 |
| 2019 | £370 | £239 | £255 |
| 2020 | £425 | £292 | £287 |
| 2021 | £438 | £311 | £352 |
| 2022 | £432 | £289 | £344 |
| 2023 | £317 | £315 | £303 |
| 2024 | £305 | £382 | £335 |
| 2025 | £452 | £365 | £386 |
| 2026 | £301 | £412 | £412 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 1AA.
In the M3 1AA postcode area, located within Greengate & Blackfriars, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 1AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Caxton Street, Salford, M3 5AZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 50-52 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 8 St Mary's Gate, Manchester, M1 1PX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M3 1AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Jones
Blackfriars & Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M3 1AA records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around M3 1AA in Greengate & Blackfriars is £192,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M3 1AA, including Chetham's School of Music, Digital Advantage and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 1AA is Manchester Victoria, about 356 m away.
M3 1AA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,494 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M3 1AA is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Jones (Green Party).
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.