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M3 6AS

Blackburn Street

Blackfriars & Trinity

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Detailed insights for M3 6AS

Overview

Postcode M3 6AS is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfriars & Trinity ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Crescent & Adelphi Street area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.9 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 University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year. The nearest station is Salford Crescent, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is David Lewis Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.2%

Approximately 40.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M3 6AS.

Flood risk

Low

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M3 6AS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 6AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Salford Crescent

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Crescent
0.6 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central
0.9 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 6AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDavid Lewis Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to David Lewis Recreation Ground
0.3 miPeel ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Park
0.3 miCrescent MeadowMediumWalking directions to Crescent Meadow

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
5,101.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.77(+68%)
Vehicle crime
20.92(+249%)
Burglary
19.48(+252%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.76(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.43(+61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
59.03%
Other White
25
11.01%
African
14
6.17%
Other
13
5.73%
Pakistani
9
3.96%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
37.1%
No qualifications
43
23.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.98%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
32
29.91%
Social rents from council
25
23.36%
Other social rented
18
16.82%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.95%
Owns outright
10
9.35%
Total households: 107

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 6AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 6AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202553, Blackburn Street, Salford, M3 6ASFlatsLeasehold£170,500
31 Jul 202541, Blackburn Street, Salford, M3 6ASFlatsLeasehold£70,256
19 May 2025140, Blackburn Street, Salford, M3 6ASSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
28 Mar 2025115, Blackburn Street, Salford, M3 6ASFlatsLeasehold£169,000
23 May 20258, Chiffon Way, Salford, M3 6ABSemi-DetachedLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the M3 6AS postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 6AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Friars Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRiver View Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 6AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 6AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl6 Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 1AQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miNisa74 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7ELWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miThe Food Collective1 St Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FAWalking directions to The Food Collective
0.4 miMS Superstore Limited7 St. Stephen Street, Salford, M3 6AXWalking directions to MS Superstore Limited
0.4 miCo-op FoodChapel Street, Salford, M3 5JFWalking 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 6AS, 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)University, Crescent & Adelphi StreetE02006960
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 034DE01032684
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 6AS

Is M3 6AS (University, Crescent & Adelphi Street) safe?

The area around M3 6AS records about 161 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.

What is the average house price near M3 6AS?

The median sale price around M3 6AS in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £192,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M3 6AS?

There are 15 schools close to M3 6AS, including The Friars Primary School (Good), The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good) and River View Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 6AS?

The closest station to M3 6AS is Salford Crescent, about 803 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 6AS?

M3 6AS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M3 6AS (University, Crescent & Adelphi Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M3 6AS 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.