Postcode M3 5BQ 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 Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 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.
Greengate & Blackfriars has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,211 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least 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 3.4% 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 3 ft away from M3 5BQ.
Greengate & Blackfriars near M3 5BQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Salford Central | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Central |
| 0.3 mi | Manchester Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Victoria |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackfriars Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackfriars Park |
| 0.5 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Gardens |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Blackfriars & Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £333,000 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £265,000 | £409 |
| Flats | 117 | £180,000 | £308 |
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 | £261,360 | £267,500 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £180,000 | £275,000 | £375,500 |
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 | £290 | £412 | £381 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 5BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | Apartment 43, The Gallery, 26, Blackfriars Street, Salford, M3 5JS | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 165, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NE | Flats | Leasehold | £247,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 149, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NE | Flats | Leasehold | £192,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 137, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NE | Flats | Leasehold | £151,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 147, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NE | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the M3 5BQ postcode area, located within Greengate & Blackfriars, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M3 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 50-52 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 8 St Mary's Gate, Manchester, M1 1PX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Caxton Street, Salford, M3 5AZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Market Street, Manchester, M1 1WT | Walking directions to M&S Food |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M3 5BQ, 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 5BQ 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 5BQ in Blackfriars & Trinity is £190,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M3 5BQ, including Chetham's School of Music, Abbey College Manchester and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M3 5BQ is Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink), about 401 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M3 5BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,211 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 5BQ is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Jones (Green Party).