Postcode insights

M5 4SR

Lowry Wharf

Quays

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Detailed insights for M5 4SR

Overview

Postcode M5 4SR is located in a major urban area, within the Quays ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ordsall East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barrack Street Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Ordsall East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ordsall East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Ordsall East is £42,022 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from M5 4SR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for M5 4SR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Deansgate

N/A

Walking directions to Deansgate
0.7 mi

Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 4SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBarrack Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Barrack Street Park
0.4 miCastlefield Viaduct Urban ParkMediumWalking directions to Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park
0.3 miRegent SquareSmallWalking directions to Regent Square

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
11,651.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
0.55(-99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
65.88%
Other White
38
9.97%
Indian
16
4.2%
African
16
4.2%
Arab
12
3.15%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
283
74.87%
Level 3 (A level)
56
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.23%
No qualifications
8
2.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
1.59%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
144
80%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.67%
Other social rented
8
4.44%
Owns outright
6
3.33%
Social rents from council
1
0.56%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Quays

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £250K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£430,000£333
Flats140£194,500£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quays.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£146,500£247,500
2017£155,000£280,430
2018£174,000£340,575
2019£159,950£345,000
2020£212,692£328,000
2021£179,998£350,000
2022£205,400£360,000
2023£198,998£397,500
2024£207,819£475,000
2025£195,000£433,500
2026£195,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quays.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quays.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£238£333
2017£283£314
2018£289£306
2019£308£294
2020£353£360
2021£310£325
2022£353£354
2023£339£433
2024£349£320
2025£312£380
2026£296£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quays.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 2025Apartment 53, Delaney Building, Lowry Wharf, Salford, M5 4SRFlatsLeasehold£146,000
13 Aug 2025Apartment 54, Delaney Building, Lowry Wharf, Salford, M5 4SRFlatsLeasehold£130,000
09 May 2025Apartment 24, Delaney Building, Lowry Wharf, Salford, M5 4SRFlatsLeasehold£188,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 76, Irwell Building, Lowry Wharf, Salford, M5 4SSFlatsLeasehold£180,000
18 Nov 2025Apartment 58, Irwell Building, Lowry Wharf, Salford, M5 4SSFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the M5 4SR postcode area, located within Ordsall East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 4SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryPrimrose Hill Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCrown Street Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 4SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 4SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLittle WaitroseSalford, M5 4TSWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miCo-op FoodOrdsall Lane, Salford, M5 4UBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's100 Regent Road, Salford, M5 4QUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miLondisOldfield Road, Salford, M5 4NEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisons DailyEllesmere Street, Manchester, M15 4JYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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

Local councillors

Andrea Romero O'Brien

Quays - 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
WardQuaysE05013031
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ordsall EastE02006962
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 036AE01033993
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2012-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 4SR

Is M5 4SR (Ordsall East) safe?

The area around M5 4SR records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near M5 4SR?

The median sale price around M5 4SR in Ordsall East is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 4SR?

There are 15 schools close to M5 4SR, including Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), Crown Street Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M5 4SR?

The closest station to M5 4SR is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 508 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M5 4SR?

M5 4SR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M5 4SR (Ordsall East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 4SR is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrea Romero O'Brien (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.