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M5 4DF

Shale Lane

Ordsall

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Detailed insights for M5 4DF

Overview

Postcode M5 4DF is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Crescent & Adelphi Street area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels. The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year. The nearest station is Salford Central, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crescent Meadow.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a high crime rate.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 115 ft away from M5 4DF.

Flood risk

No risk

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M5 4DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Salford Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M5 4DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central
0.7 mi

Salford Crescent

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Crescent
0.7 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 4DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrescent MeadowMediumWalking directions to Crescent Meadow
0.5 miCastlefield Viaduct Urban ParkMediumWalking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park
0.4 miTrinity ParkSmallWalking directions to Trinity Park

Area Profile

Population
195
Population density
12,662.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
67.19%
Chinese
22
11.46%
Other White
11
5.73%
Indian
6
3.12%
Pakistani
4
2.08%
Total population: 192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
79.58%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.04%
Apprenticeship
6
3.14%
Other
4
2.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
3
1.57%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
59.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
26.4%
Owns outright
9
7.2%
Other social rented
6
4.8%
Social rents from council
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Ordsall

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £273K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ordsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced24£270,250£287
Semi-Detached7£255,000£352
Flats65£210,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ordsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ordsall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ordsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ordsall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ordsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025Apartment 301, Block B, 6, Shale Lane, Salford, M5 4DFFlatsLeasehold£295,000
08 May 2025Apartment 606, Block B, 6, Shale Lane, Salford, M5 4DFFlatsLeasehold£334,180
08 May 2025Apartment 608, Block B, 6, Shale Lane, Salford, M5 4DFFlatsLeasehold£328,300
29 Apr 2025Apartment 806, Block B, 6, Shale Lane, Salford, M5 4DFFlatsLeasehold£342,020
27 Apr 2025Apartment 705, Block B, 6, Shale Lane, Salford, M5 4DFFlatsLeasehold£220,500

Schools

In the M5 4DF postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 4DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of SalfordHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 4DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 4DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food1 Lockside Lane, Salford, M5 4YUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 mi365 convenience store365 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JTWalking directions to 365 convenience store
0.2 miCo-op FoodChapel Street, Salford, M3 5JFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miThe Food Collective1 St Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FAWalking directions to The Food Collective
0.3 miMais Brasil Market208a Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6BYWalking directions to Mais Brasil Market

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 4DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martyn Stockley

Ordsall - 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
WardOrdsallE05013028
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)University, Crescent & Adelphi StreetE02006960
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 034BE01033992
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 4DF

What is the average house price near M5 4DF?

The median sale price around M5 4DF in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 4DF?

There are 13 schools close to M5 4DF, including St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good), University of Salford (Good) and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M5 4DF?

The closest station to M5 4DF is Salford Central, about 641 m away.

How deprived is the area around M5 4DF?

M5 4DF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M5 4DF (University, Crescent & Adelphi Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 4DF is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Stockley (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.