Postcode M3 5AY is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castlefield Viaduct Urban 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 93 ft away from M3 5AY.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M3 5AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salford Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Salford Central | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Central |
| 0.5 mi | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Deansgate | N/A | Walking directions to Deansgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park |
| 0.5 mi | Blackfriars Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackfriars Park |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 24 | £270,250 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £255,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 65 | £210,000 | £326 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | — | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £209,750 | £143,000 | £179,000 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £150,600 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | £181,000 | £173,000 | £163,500 |
| 2020 | £253,428 | £170,625 | £202,500 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £179,000 | £333,000 |
| 2022 | £220,950 | £212,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £195,267 | £214,000 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £232,000 | £215,050 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £221,480 | £252,500 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £264,000 | £253,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323 | — | £165 |
| 2017 | £313 | £220 | £192 |
| 2018 | £333 | £236 | £278 |
| 2019 | £341 | £231 | £190 |
| 2020 | £356 | £282 | £215 |
| 2021 | £361 | £235 | £295 |
| 2022 | £381 | £306 | £262 |
| 2023 | £359 | £359 | £265 |
| 2024 | £359 | £414 | £318 |
| 2025 | £350 | £334 | £288 |
| 2026 | £335 | £355 | £293 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 5AY.
In the M3 5AY postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6 Stanley Street, Salford, M3 5GS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Mais Brasil Market | 208a Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6BY | Walking directions to Mais Brasil Market |
| 0.2 mi | Chapel Convenience Store | 138 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6AF | Walking directions to Chapel Convenience Store |
| 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 5AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martyn Stockley
Ordsall - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M3 5AY 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 5AY in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M3 5AY, including St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good), The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good) and Abbey College Manchester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 5AY is Salford Central, about 170 m away.
M3 5AY 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 5AY is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Stockley (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.