Postcode M5 4WU is located in a major urban area, within the Pendleton & Charlestown area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Crescent & Adelphi Street area. It has high 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 University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year. The median sale price in Pendleton & Charlestown is £224,000 (around £260 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,500 and £295,000. The nearest station is Salford Crescent, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is David Lewis Recreation Ground.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,057 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% 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.
The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from M5 4WU.
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M5 4WU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Salford Crescent | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Crescent |
| 0.7 mi | Salford Central | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Central |
| 0.9 mi | Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | David Lewis Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to David Lewis Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Peel Park | Large | Walking directions to Peel Park |
| 0.2 mi | Crescent Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Crescent Meadow |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Pendleton & Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,666 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £421,250 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £295,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 38 | £239,750 | £253 |
| Flats | 32 | £120,000 | £213 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £274,000 | £231,500 |
| 2026 | — | £120,000 | £300,000 | £247,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £195 | £290 | £262 |
| 2026 | — | £212 | £323 | £257 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 4WU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | 25, Fire Station Square, Salford, M5 4NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £362,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 28, Fire Station Square, Salford, M5 4NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £347,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 28, Fire Station Square, Salford, M5 4NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £347,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 22, Crescent, Salford, M5 4PF | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 18, Clover Drive, Salford, M7 1RF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £418,000 |
In the M5 4WU postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Philip's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M5 4WU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Windsor Mini Market | Cross Lane, Salford, M5 4BN | Walking directions to Windsor Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | 365 convenience store | 365 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JT | Walking directions to 365 convenience store |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Collective | 1 St Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FA | Walking directions to The Food Collective |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 4WU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daryl Stone-Shaw
Pendleton & Charlestown - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M5 4WU 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 median sale price around M5 4WU in Pendleton & Charlestown is £224,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M5 4WU, including St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good) and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M5 4WU is Salford Crescent, about 313 m away.
M5 4WU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,057 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 4WU 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).