Postcode insights

M5 3DR

Elmira Way

Quays

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Detailed insights for M5 3DR

Overview

Postcode M5 3DR is located in a major urban area, within the Quays ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Salford Quays 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 Salford Quays is £59,718 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.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Salford Quays has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Salford Quays has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from M5 3DR.

Flood risk

Low

Salford Quays near M5 3DR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M5 3DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)
0.1 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 3DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOrdsall ParkMediumWalking directions to Ordsall Park
0.1 miMonmouth ParkSmallWalking directions to Monmouth Park

Area Profile

Population
194
Population density
9,604 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
0.82(-98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
52.33%
Indian
37
19.17%
Chinese
14
7.25%
Other White
8
4.15%
African
7
3.63%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
82.66%
Level 3 (A level)
13
7.51%
No qualifications
6
3.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
2.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.73%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
70.65%
Owns with a mortgage
21
22.83%
Owns outright
4
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.17%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Quays

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £250K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£430,000£333
Flats140£194,500£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quays.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£146,500£247,500
2017£155,000£280,430
2018£174,000£340,575
2019£159,950£345,000
2020£212,692£328,000
2021£179,998£350,000
2022£205,400£360,000
2023£198,998£397,500
2024£207,819£475,000
2025£195,000£433,500
2026£195,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quays.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quays.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£238£333
2017£283£314
2018£289£306
2019£308£294
2020£353£360
2021£310£325
2022£353£354
2023£339£433
2024£349£320
2025£312£380
2026£296£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quays.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Quays in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 3DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 3DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Apartment 15, Platt House, 5, Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DRFlatsLeasehold£150,000
11 Mar 2026Apartment 23, Adamson House, 4, Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DLFlatsLeasehold£165,000
17 Oct 2025Apartment 32, Adamson House, 4, Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DLFlatsLeasehold£180,000
11 Sept 2025Apartment 8, Adamson House, 4, Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DLFlatsLeasehold£175,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 41, Adamson House, 4, Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DLFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the M5 3DR postcode area, located within Salford Quays, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 3DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThompsons Academy trading as NavigatorsSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryOasis Academy MediaCityUKAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 3DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 3DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsda ExpressElmira Way, Salford, M5 3DRWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miEast West ExpressTrafford Road, Salford, M5 3AWWalking directions to East West Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodClippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressTrafford Road, Salford, M5 3AWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondis34 Exchange Quay, Salford, M5 3EQWalking directions to Londis

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 M5 3DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrea Romero O'Brien

Quays - 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
WardQuaysE05013031
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Salford QuaysE02006963
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 037EE01033999
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2007-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 3DR

Is M5 3DR (Salford Quays) safe?

The area around M5 3DR 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.

What is the average house price near M5 3DR?

The median sale price around M5 3DR in Salford Quays is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 3DR?

There are 11 schools close to M5 3DR, 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.

What is the nearest station to M5 3DR?

The closest station to M5 3DR is Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink), about 132 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M5 3DR?

M5 3DR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,648 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M5 3DR (Salford Quays) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 3DR is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrea Romero O'Brien (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.