Postcode M5 3HG is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall area 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.
Ordsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,720 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% 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 21.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from M5 3HG.
Ordsall West near M5 3HG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ordsall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ordsall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Monmouth Park | Small | Walking directions to Monmouth Park |
| 0.3 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 3HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | Flat 156, Nine Acre Court, 27, Taylorson Street, Salford, M5 3HU | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 3, St Clements Drive, Salford, M5 3WN | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 36, St Clements Drive, Salford, M5 3WN | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Apartment 24C, Quay 5, 236, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3NE | Flats | Leasehold | £158,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Apartment 9C, Quay 5, 236, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3NE | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the M5 3HG postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 9 primary and 2 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 | St Joseph's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M5 3HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Salford, M5 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 4UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3HG, 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 3HG 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M5 3HG 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 3HG, including St Joseph's RC Primary School (Requires improvement), Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Requires improvement) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M5 3HG is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 525 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M5 3HG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,720 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 3HG is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Stockley (Green Party).