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M3 7WJ

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Blackfriars & Trinity

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Detailed insights for M3 7WJ

Overview

Postcode M3 7WJ 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 Manchester Victoria, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Angel Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

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

1.4%

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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from M3 7WJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Greengate & Blackfriars near M3 7WJ has very low 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M3 7WJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria
0.2 mi

Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
0.2 mi

Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M3 7WJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAngel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Angel Meadow
0.1 miCathedral GardensSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Gardens
0.3 miAngel SquareSmallWalking directions to Angel Square

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
7,869.3 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
145
52.92%
Other White
26
9.49%
Arab
18
6.57%
Chinese
16
5.84%
Indian
14
5.11%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
190
70.9%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.34%
No qualifications
11
4.1%
Apprenticeship
10
3.73%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
120
86.96%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.52%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Owns outright
2
1.45%
Social rents from council
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

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 7WJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M3 7WJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Apartment 1417, City Suites, 16, Chapel Street, Salford, M3 7NHFlatsLeasehold£174,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 611, City Suites, 16, Chapel Street, Salford, M3 7NHFlatsLeasehold£106,115
31 Jul 2025Apartment 1010, City Suites, 16, Chapel Street, Salford, M3 7NHOtherLeasehold£195,611
07 Mar 2025Apartment 905, City Suites, 16, Chapel Street, Salford, M3 7NHFlatsLeasehold£109,276
06 Feb 2026Flat 1904, City Heights, Victoria Bridge Street, Salford, M3 5ASFlatsLeasehold£51,000

Schools

In the M3 7WJ postcode area, located within Greengate & Blackfriars, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableDigital AdvantageSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Cooperative CollegeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M3 7WJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op Food1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSpar8 St Mary's Gate, Manchester, M1 1PXWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miTesco Express50-52 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisan4 Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 2ADWalking directions to Morrisan

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 7WJ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M3 7WJ

Is M3 7WJ (Greengate & Blackfriars) safe?

The area around M3 7WJ 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 7WJ?

The median sale price around M3 7WJ 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 7WJ?

There are 12 schools close to M3 7WJ, including Chetham's School of Music, Digital Advantage and The Cooperative College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M3 7WJ?

The closest station to M3 7WJ is Manchester Victoria, about 266 m away.

How deprived is the area around M3 7WJ?

M3 7WJ 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 7WJ (Greengate & Blackfriars) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M3 7WJ 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.