Postcode M5 3GS is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ordsall East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ordsall East is £42,022 per year. The median sale price in Ordsall is £240,000 (around £320 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,500 and £272,875. The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.
Ordsall East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,322 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Ordsall East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ordsall East is £42,022 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from M5 3GS.
Ordsall East near M5 3GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ordsall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ordsall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Regent Square | Small | Walking directions to Regent Square |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £320 per square foot) in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £265,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £264,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 74 | £215,000 | £334 |
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 | £223,450 | £252,500 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | £272,000 | £262,500 |
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 | £353 | £334 | £288 |
| 2026 | £335 | £306 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 3GS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | 10, Chancel Avenue, Salford, M5 3SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £263,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 170, Olivia Court, Asgard Drive, Salford, M5 4TR | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 125, Rosalind Court, Asgard Drive, Salford, M5 4TG | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 144, Rosalind Court, Asgard Drive, Salford, M5 4TG | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Flat 77, Imogen Court, Asgard Drive, Salford, M5 4TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the M5 3GS postcode area, located within Ordsall East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Philip's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M5 3GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | Salford, M5 4TS | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road, Salford, M5 4QU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Shop & Go | Woden Street, Salford, M5 4SG | Walking directions to Shop & Go |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Oldfield Road, Salford, M5 4NE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 4UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M5 3GS, 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 3GS records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M5 3GS in Ordsall is £240,000 (about £320 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M5 3GS, including Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Requires improvement), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M5 3GS is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 637 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M5 3GS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,322 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 3GS is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Stockley (Green Party).