Postcode M5 3WR is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall ward 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 nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.
Ordsall East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% 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 17.1% 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 248 ft away from M5 3WR.
Ordsall East near M5 3WR 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) |
| 0.5 mi | Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ordsall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ordsall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Monmouth Park | Small | Walking directions to Monmouth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Regent Square | Small | Walking directions to Regent Square |
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 3WR.
In the M5 3WR postcode area, located within Ordsall East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 3WR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 4UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | Salford, M5 4TS | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road, Salford, M5 4QU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Co-Operative | 254 Chester Road, Manchester, M15 4EX | Walking directions to Co-Operative |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 3WR, 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 3WR 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 3WR in Ordsall East is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M5 3WR, including Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M5 3WR is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 431 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M5 3WR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,324 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 3WR 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.