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M5 4SB

Steeple Drive

Ordsall

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Detailed insights for M5 4SB

Overview

Postcode M5 4SB is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ordsall West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Ordsall West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ordsall West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.1%

Approximately 55.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from M5 4SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ordsall West near M5 4SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for M5 4SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 4SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOrdsall ParkMediumWalking directions to Ordsall Park
0.4 miClarendon ParkMediumWalking directions to Clarendon Park
0.5 miRegent SquareSmallWalking directions to Regent Square

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
7,975.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.05(-36%)
Vehicle crime
16.03(+168%)
Burglary
16.03(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
59.64%
African
33
9.94%
Other White
31
9.34%
Other
21
6.33%
Arab
18
5.42%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
33.6%
No qualifications
69
27.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.6%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
75
48.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
28.85%
Owns outright
13
8.33%
Social rents from council
11
7.05%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.77%
Total households: 156

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 202615, Steeple Drive, Salford, M5 4SBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£264,000
03 Feb 2025Flat 4, Alexander Court, Rowland Street, Salford, M5 4LFFlatsLeasehold£105,000
14 Jan 20262A, Wythop Gardens, Salford, M5 4QFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000
19 Dec 202524, Wythop Gardens, Salford, M5 4QFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
28 Feb 2025Apartment 23, Southwood House, 24, Goodiers Drive, Salford, M5 3QSFlatsLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the M5 4SB postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 4SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryOasis Academy MediaCityUKAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPrimrose Hill Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 4SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 4SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisTrafford Road, Salford, M50 3XBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisons Daily98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSainsbury's Local11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miTesco ExpressTrafford Road, Salford, M5 3AWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miWindsor Mini MarketCross Lane, Salford, M5 4BNWalking directions to Windsor Mini 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 4SB, 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)Ordsall WestE02006961
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 035AE01032914
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 4SB

Is M5 4SB (Ordsall West) safe?

The area around M5 4SB records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4SB?

The median sale price around M5 4SB in Ordsall West is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 4SB?

There are 12 schools close to M5 4SB, including Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M5 4SB?

The closest station to M5 4SB is Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), about 407 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M5 4SB?

M5 4SB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M5 4SB (Ordsall West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 4SB 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.