Postcode M5 4SB is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall area 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 median sale price in Ordsall is £240,000 (around £320 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,500 and £272,875. 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.
Ordsall West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,927 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Ordsall West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from M5 4SB.
Ordsall West near M5 4SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ordsall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ordsall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Clarendon Park | Medium | Walking directions to Clarendon Park |
| 0.5 mi | Regent Square | Small | Walking directions to Regent Square |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £320 per square foot) in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £265,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £264,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 74 | £215,000 | £334 |
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 | £223,450 | £252,500 | £274,000 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | £272,000 | £262,500 |
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 | £353 | £334 | £288 |
| 2026 | £335 | £306 | £287 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 15, Steeple Drive, Salford, M5 4SB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £264,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 2A, Wythop Gardens, Salford, M5 4QF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 24, Wythop Gardens, Salford, M5 4QF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Southwood House, Greenwood Business Centre, Salford, M5 4QH | Other | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Apartment 4, Quay House, 5, Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3NR | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the M5 4SB postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M5 4SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Trafford Road, Salford, M50 3XB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Sheila's Family Stores | West Crown Avenue, Salford, M5 3WT | Walking directions to Sheila's Family Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M5 4SB, 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 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around M5 4SB in Ordsall is £240,000 (about £320 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M5 4SB, including Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Requires improvement), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Requires improvement) and Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M5 4SB is Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), about 407 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M5 4SB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,927 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 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).