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M5 4QJ

University Road

Pendleton & Charlestown

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Overview

Postcode M5 4QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Pendleton & Charlestown ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Crescent & Adelphi Street area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.9 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 University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year. The nearest station is Salford Crescent, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is David Lewis Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
59.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,098 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.6%

Approximately 59.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 206 ft away from M5 4QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M5 4QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Salford Crescent

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Crescent
0.9 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 4QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDavid Lewis Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to David Lewis Recreation Ground
0.2 miPeel ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Park
0.4 miCrescent MeadowMediumWalking directions to Crescent Meadow

Area Profile

Population
1,942
Population density
4,094.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.79(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.23(-37%)
Other theft
10.21(+55%)
Public order
9.87(-3%)
Burglary
9.53(+72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,551
79.87%
African
103
5.3%
Other White
55
2.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
1.65%
Irish
28
1.44%
Total population: 1,942

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,440
76.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
220
11.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
115
6.09%
No qualifications
69
3.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
1.11%
Total 16+ residents: 1,887

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
34.86%
Other social rented
27
24.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
22.94%
Owns with a mortgage
11
10.09%
Owns outright
6
5.5%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Pendleton & Charlestown

Median price£227,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £298K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Pendleton & Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,666 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pendleton & Charlestown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£421,250£344
Semi-Detached25£295,000£329
Terraced34£247,500£277
Flats33£120,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pendleton & Charlestown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pendleton & Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£104,738£147,500£124,995
2017£228,700£87,500£151,995£123,995
2018£237,500£89,995£179,995£142,995
2019£245,000£105,000£195,995£151,995
2020£282,495£114,250£225,498£135,000
2021£329,950£108,248£233,748£199,995
2022£284,995£123,250£252,995£249,950
2023£394,950£133,500£309,951£274,950
2024£362,400£124,995£280,000£194,000
2025£421,250£124,995£283,000£231,500
2026£91,500£295,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pendleton & Charlestown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pendleton & Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140£167£159
2017£194£142£180£143
2018£205£310£190£191
2019£239£169£236£204
2020£246£172£247£160
2021£274£293£255£265
2022£286£221£279£279
2023£328£219£296£310
2024£333£217£304£250
2025£344£204£292£262
2026£186£323£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pendleton & Charlestown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pendleton & Charlestown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Apartment 612, The Campus Block B, 30A, Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6JNFlatsLeasehold£65,000
01 Jun 2026Apartment 502, The Campus Block A, 30, Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6GZFlatsLeasehold£65,000
01 Jun 2026Apartment 109, The Campus Block A, 30, Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6GZFlatsLeasehold£54,000
06 Feb 2026Apartment 315, The Campus Block A, 30, Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6GZFlatsLeasehold£46,666
06 Feb 2026Apartment 305, The Campus Block A, 30, Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6GZFlatsLeasehold£46,666

Schools

In the M5 4QJ postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 4QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAhavas Torah Boys AcademyOther independent school

Inadequate

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of SalfordHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Albion AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M5 4QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 4QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWindsor Mini MarketCross Lane, Salford, M5 4BNWalking directions to Windsor Mini Market
0.5 miPremierHankinson Way, Salford, M6 5JAWalking directions to Premier

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

Local councillors

Daryl Stone-Shaw

Pendleton & Charlestown - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)University, Crescent & Adelphi StreetE02006960
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 034CE01005610
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 4QJ

Is M5 4QJ (University, Crescent & Adelphi Street) safe?

The area around M5 4QJ records about 109 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M5 4QJ?

The median sale price around M5 4QJ in Pendleton & Charlestown is £227,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 4QJ?

There are 20 schools close to M5 4QJ, including Ahavas Torah Boys Academy (Inadequate), University of Salford (Good) and The Albion Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M5 4QJ?

The closest station to M5 4QJ is Salford Crescent, about 260 m away.

How deprived is the area around M5 4QJ?

M5 4QJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,098 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 4QJ is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Stone-Shaw (Reform UK).