Postcode M5 3DG is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ordsall West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year. The nearest station is Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.
Ordsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Ordsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from M5 3DG.
Ordsall West near M5 3DG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Pomona (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Pomona (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ordsall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ordsall Park |
| 0 mi | Monmouth Park | Small | Walking directions to Monmouth Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 24 | £270,250 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £255,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 65 | £210,000 | £326 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | — | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £209,750 | £143,000 | £179,000 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £150,600 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | £181,000 | £173,000 | £163,500 |
| 2020 | £253,428 | £170,625 | £202,500 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £179,000 | £333,000 |
| 2022 | £220,950 | £212,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £195,267 | £214,000 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £232,000 | £215,050 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £221,480 | £252,500 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £264,000 | £253,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323 | — | £165 |
| 2017 | £313 | £220 | £192 |
| 2018 | £333 | £236 | £278 |
| 2019 | £341 | £231 | £190 |
| 2020 | £356 | £282 | £215 |
| 2021 | £361 | £235 | £295 |
| 2022 | £381 | £306 | £262 |
| 2023 | £359 | £359 | £265 |
| 2024 | £359 | £414 | £318 |
| 2025 | £350 | £334 | £288 |
| 2026 | £335 | £355 | £293 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 3DG.
In the M5 3DG postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 3DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DR | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | East West Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to East West Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 34 Exchange Quay, Salford, M5 3EQ | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M5 3DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martyn Stockley
Ordsall - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M5 3DG records about 170 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M5 3DG in Ordsall West is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M5 3DG, including Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators, Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good) and St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M5 3DG is Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink), about 215 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M5 3DG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,121 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 3DG is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Stockley (Green Party).
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.