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M5 3RH

Quays

Salford

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Overview

Postcode M5 3RH is located in a major urban area, within the Quays 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 Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Ordsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from M5 3RH.

Flood risk

No risk

Ordsall West near M5 3RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M5 3RH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Pomona (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Pomona (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 3RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOrdsall ParkMediumWalking directions to Ordsall Park
0.2 miMonmouth ParkSmallWalking directions to Monmouth Park
0.4 miRegent SquareSmallWalking directions to Regent Square

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
1,439.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.32(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.74(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.66(+37%)
Public order
23.78(+135%)
Vehicle crime
16.73(+179%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
53.16%
African
41
15.24%
Other White
37
13.75%
Indian
15
5.58%
Arab
6
2.23%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
54.63%
No qualifications
48
21.15%
Level 3 (A level)
18
7.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
4.85%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
54.89%
Social rents from council
20
15.04%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.53%
Owns outright
11
8.27%
Other social rented
9
6.77%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Quays

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £242K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £306 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
Flats162£194,000£305

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£203,000£433,500
2026£180,000£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£320£380
2026£284£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 3RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 3RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026335, Grant Court, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3PYFlatsLeasehold£179,995
17 Nov 2025Apartment 325, 321, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3RTFlatsLeasehold£215,811
13 Nov 2025Apartment 309, 321, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3RTFlatsLeasehold£203,139
07 Nov 2025Apartment 326, 321, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3RTFlatsLeasehold£220,440
07 Nov 2025Apartment 217, 321, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3RTFlatsLeasehold£214,301

Schools

In the M5 3RH postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 3RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryPrimrose Hill Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOld Trafford Community AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M5 3RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 3RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressSalford, M5 3PBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAsda ExpressElmira Way, Salford, M5 3DRWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miTesco ExpressTrafford Road, Salford, M5 3AWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTesco ExpressTrafford Road, Salford, M5 3AWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCo-op FoodOrdsall Lane, Salford, M5 4UBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,306
Band D£2,594
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,324
Band H£5,189

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 3RH, 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)Ordsall WestE02006961
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 035BE01032912
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2026-04-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 3RH

Is M5 3RH (Ordsall West) safe?

The area around M5 3RH 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.

What is the average house price near M5 3RH?

The median sale price around M5 3RH in Quays is £195,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 3RH?

There are 15 schools close to M5 3RH, including Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), Old Trafford Community Academy (Requires improvement) and St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M5 3RH?

The closest station to M5 3RH is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 469 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M5 3RH?

M5 3RH 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).

Who represents M5 3RH (Ordsall West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 3RH 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).