Postcode insights

M3 5AZ

Caxton Street

Blackfriars & Trinity

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Detailed insights for M3 5AZ

Overview

Postcode M3 5AZ 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 average crime levels. The average income per household in Greengate & Blackfriars is £49,674 per year. The nearest station is Salford Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blackfriars Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Greengate & Blackfriars has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Greengate & Blackfriars has an average crime rate.

Social housing

5.8%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Greengate & Blackfriars is £49,674 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from M3 5AZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Greengate & Blackfriars near M3 5AZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Salford Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 5AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central
0.4 mi

Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 5AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlackfriars ParkSmallWalking directions to Blackfriars Park
0.4 miTrinity ParkSmallWalking directions to Trinity Park
0.4 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
8,268.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
37.5%
Other White
74
30.83%
African
12
5%
Roma
12
5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.92%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
58.01%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.45%
No qualifications
19
8.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.33%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
80%
Owns outright
9
7.5%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.83%
Other social rented
5
4.17%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Blackfriars & Trinity

Median price£192,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £270K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£311,500£386
Semi-Detached4£265,000£385
Flats113£182,000£316

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackfriars & Trinity

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfriars & Trinity.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackfriars & Trinity in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 5AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 5AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025Managers Accommodation, Rovers Return, 91, Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5DFOtherFreehold£720,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 122, Quebec Building, Bury Street, Salford, M3 7DUFlatsLeasehold£160,000
12 Dec 2025245, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NGFlatsLeasehold£141,000
12 Dec 2025267, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NGFlatsLeasehold£140,000
07 Mar 2025271, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NGFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the M3 5AZ postcode area, located within Greengate & Blackfriars, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 5AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 5AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 5AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsda ExpressCaxton Street, Salford, M3 5AZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miChapel Convenience Store138 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6AFWalking directions to Chapel Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressNew Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5EUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express50-52 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M3 5AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Jones

Blackfriars & Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greengate & BlackfriarsE02006959
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 033DE01033990
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 5AZ

What is the average house price near M3 5AZ?

The median sale price around M3 5AZ in Greengate & Blackfriars is £192,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M3 5AZ?

There are 11 schools close to M3 5AZ, including Chetham's School of Music, Abbey College Manchester and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 5AZ?

The closest station to M3 5AZ is Salford Central, about 280 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 5AZ?

M3 5AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M3 5AZ (Greengate & Blackfriars) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M3 5AZ is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Jones (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.