Postcode M3 5AX is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfriars & Trinity ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Crescent & Adelphi Street area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year. The nearest station is Salford Central, about 0 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blackfriars Park.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,912 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from M3 5AX.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M3 5AX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salford Central located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Salford Central | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Central |
| 0.5 mi | Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackfriars Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackfriars Park |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
| 0.5 mi | Roman Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roman Gardens |
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 5AX.
In the M3 5AX postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 5AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Chapel Convenience Store | 138 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6AF | Walking directions to Chapel Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6 Stanley Street, Salford, M3 5GS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Caxton Street, Salford, M3 5AZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 18-20 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3DS | 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 5AX, 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 5AX records about 149 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M3 5AX in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £192,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M3 5AX, including The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good), St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good) and Abbey College Manchester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 5AX is Salford Central, about 59 m away.
M3 5AX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,912 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 5AX 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.