Postcode insights

M3 6WA

Cannon Street

Blackfriars & Trinity

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Detailed insights for M3 6WA

Overview

Postcode M3 6WA 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 Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peel Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
60.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

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

60.8%

Approximately 60.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from M3 6WA.

Flood risk

Low

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M3 6WA 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 Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 6WA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central
0.7 mi

Salford Crescent

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Crescent
0.7 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 6WA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeel ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Park
0.4 miCrescent MeadowMediumWalking directions to Crescent Meadow
0.4 miGreen Grosvenor ParkMediumWalking directions to Green Grosvenor Park

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
12,430.8 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
227
56.47%
Other White
43
10.7%
African
38
9.45%
Irish
17
4.23%
Other
13
3.23%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
35.08%
Level 3 (A level)
118
32.6%
No qualifications
51
14.09%
Apprenticeship
22
6.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
5.8%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
94
53.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
25%
Owns with a mortgage
16
9.09%
Social rents from council
13
7.39%
Owns outright
7
3.98%
Total households: 176

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 6WA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 6WA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202682, Angora Drive, Salford, M3 6ARFlatsLeasehold£125,000
04 Mar 202642, Angora Drive, Salford, M3 6ARFlatsLeasehold£135,000
19 Dec 202550, Angora Drive, Salford, M3 6ARTerracedLeasehold£235,000
31 Oct 202566, Angora Drive, Salford, M3 6ARSemi-DetachedLeasehold£265,000
14 Aug 202516, Angora Drive, Salford, M3 6ARSemi-DetachedLeasehold£246,500

Schools

In the M3 6WA postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 6WA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Friars Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRiver View Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 6WA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 6WA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl6 Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 1AQWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miNisa74 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7ELWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miMS Superstore Limited7 St. Stephen Street, Salford, M3 6AXWalking directions to MS Superstore Limited
0.4 miThe Food Collective1 St Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FAWalking directions to The Food Collective
0.4 miMais Brasil Market208a Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6BYWalking directions to Mais Brasil Market

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 6WA, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 6WA

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

The area around M3 6WA 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 6WA?

The median sale price around M3 6WA 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 6WA?

There are 16 schools close to M3 6WA, 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 6WA?

The closest station to M3 6WA is Salford Central, about 733 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 6WA?

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

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M3 6WA 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.