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M3 5NH

Blackfriars & Trinity

Salford

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Detailed insights for M3 5NH

Overview

Postcode M3 5NH 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 Salford Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Greengate & Blackfriars has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,494 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Greengate & Blackfriars has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from M3 5NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Greengate & Blackfriars near M3 5NH has no 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 5NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central
0.3 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 5NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens
0.4 miSt John's GardensSmallWalking directions to St John's Gardens
0.1 miParsonage GardensSmallWalking directions to Parsonage Gardens

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
41,451.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.7(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.05(+79%)
Theft from the person
22.73(+1843%)
Public order
20.98(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.15(+69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
64.84%
Other White
35
13.67%
Arab
13
5.08%
Other
10
3.91%
Other Asian
9
3.52%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
73.31%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.97%
No qualifications
7
2.79%
Apprenticeship
4
1.59%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
118
66.29%
Owns with a mortgage
33
18.54%
Owns outright
17
9.55%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.37%
Social rents from council
2
1.12%
Total households: 178

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 5NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 5NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202578, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NDFlatsLeasehold£300,000
12 Mar 202579, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NDFlatsLeasehold£325,000
02 May 202529, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NBFlatsLeasehold£450,000
31 Mar 202520, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NBFlatsLeasehold£368,000
04 Mar 202522, The Edge, Clowes Street, Salford, M3 5NBFlatsLeasehold£171,000

Schools

In the M3 5NH postcode area, located within Greengate & Blackfriars, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 5NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAbbey College ManchesterOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 5NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express50-52 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSpar8 St Mary's Gate, Manchester, M1 1PXWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miAsda ExpressCaxton Street, Salford, M3 5AZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local130-136 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2GQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op Food18-20 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3DSWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 5NH, 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 033FE01032909
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-11-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 5NH

Is M3 5NH (Greengate & Blackfriars) safe?

The area around M3 5NH 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.

What is the average house price near M3 5NH?

The median sale price around M3 5NH 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 5NH?

There are 13 schools close to M3 5NH, including Abbey College Manchester, Chetham's School of Music and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 5NH?

The closest station to M3 5NH is Salford Central, about 402 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 5NH?

M3 5NH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,494 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M3 5NH 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.