Postcode insights

M3 7HW

Bankside Boulevard

Blackfriars & Trinity

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Detailed insights for M3 7HW

Overview

Postcode M3 7HW 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below 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 Manchester Victoria, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blackfriars Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Greengate & Blackfriars has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Greengate & Blackfriars has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Greengate & Blackfriars is £49,674 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from M3 7HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Greengate & Blackfriars near M3 7HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Manchester Victoria located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 7HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria
0.4 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central
0.4 mi

Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 7HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlackfriars ParkSmallWalking directions to Blackfriars Park
0.4 miTrinity ParkSmallWalking directions to Trinity Park
0.4 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
7,783 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other crime
0.76(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
56.67%
Other White
45
13.64%
Chinese
16
4.85%
Indian
13
3.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.03%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
67.69%
Level 3 (A level)
63
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
4.62%
No qualifications
9
2.77%
Other
8
2.46%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
169
79.72%
Owns with a mortgage
25
11.79%
Owns outright
9
4.25%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.83%
Other social rented
2
0.94%
Total households: 212

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 7HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 7HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 2025Apartment 708, 12, Bankside Boulevard, Salford, M3 7HWFlatsLeasehold£293,951
27 Jun 2025Apartment 706, 12, Bankside Boulevard, Salford, M3 7HWFlatsLeasehold£341,440
13 Jun 2025Apartment 208, 12, Bankside Boulevard, Salford, M3 7HWFlatsLeasehold£345,510
29 Apr 2025Apartment 507, 12, Bankside Boulevard, Salford, M3 7HWFlatsLeasehold£241,560
28 Apr 2025Apartment 707, 12, Bankside Boulevard, Salford, M3 7HWFlatsLeasehold£241,080

Schools

In the M3 7HW postcode area, located within Greengate & Blackfriars, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M3 7HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableChetham's School of MusicOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Friars Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M3 7HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 7HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa74 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7ELWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miSainsbury's Local101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miAsda ExpressCaxton Street, Salford, M3 5AZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miChapel Convenience Store138 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6AFWalking directions to Chapel Convenience Store
0.3 miMS Superstore Limited7 St. Stephen Street, Salford, M3 6AXWalking directions to MS Superstore Limited

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 7HW, 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 033BE01033988
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-03-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 7HW

Is M3 7HW (Greengate & Blackfriars) safe?

The area around M3 7HW records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7HW?

The median sale price around M3 7HW 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 7HW?

There are 11 schools close to M3 7HW, including Chetham's School of Music, The Friars Primary School (Good) and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 7HW?

The closest station to M3 7HW is Manchester Victoria, about 536 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 7HW?

M3 7HW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,408 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M3 7HW (Greengate & Blackfriars) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M3 7HW 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.