Postcode M3 5GS is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall area 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 median sale price in Ordsall is £243,500 (around £320 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,000 and £275,000. 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 10,708 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% 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 80 ft away from M3 5GS.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M3 5GS 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) |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £243,500 (about £320 per square foot) in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 27 | £268,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £264,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 76 | £223,750 | £334 |
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 | £223,450 | £252,500 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | £272,000 | £262,500 |
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 | £353 | £334 | £288 |
| 2026 | £335 | £306 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 5GS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | Premier Inn, Irwell Street, Salford, M3 5EN | Other | Leasehold | £13,700,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Apartment 709, 18, Leftbank, Manchester, M3 3AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Apartment 701, 18, Leftbank, Manchester, M3 3AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £337,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Apartment 402, 18, Leftbank, Manchester, M3 3AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Apartment 605, 18, Leftbank, Manchester, M3 3AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the M3 5GS postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Philip's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Abbey College Manchester | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M3 5GS
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 | M&S Foodhall | 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 5GS, 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 5GS 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around M3 5GS in Ordsall is £243,500 (about £320 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M3 5GS, including St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good), The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Requires improvement) and Abbey College Manchester. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M3 5GS is Salford Central, about 199 m away.
M3 5GS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,708 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 5GS is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Stockley (Green Party).