Postcode M5 5AF is located in a major urban area, within the Weaste & Seedley ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Weaste & Seedley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year. The nearest station is Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Weaste & Seedley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Weaste & Seedley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from M5 5AF.
Weaste & Seedley near M5 5AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Eccles (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Eccles (Manchester) |
| 0.4 mi | Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Weaste & Seedley area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £294,000 | £346 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £254,000 | £281 |
| Terraced | 70 | £210,000 | £236 |
| Flats | 37 | £132,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,500 | £95,000 | £172,500 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £325,250 | £98,000 | £155,000 | £142,000 |
| 2018 | £226,000 | £99,950 | £165,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £221,053 | £103,500 | £165,000 | £142,700 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £115,000 | £190,250 | £149,125 |
| 2021 | £282,500 | £119,000 | £210,000 | £165,500 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £133,250 | £239,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £308,500 | £130,000 | £250,000 | £221,000 |
| 2024 | £325,500 | £123,000 | £235,500 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £282,500 | £131,000 | £241,750 | £205,500 |
| 2026 | £306,500 | £121,500 | £245,000 | £196,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £155 | £193 | £122 |
| 2017 | £197 | £157 | £183 | £159 |
| 2018 | £225 | £161 | £187 | £155 |
| 2019 | £232 | £167 | £203 | £172 |
| 2020 | £260 | £173 | £196 | £175 |
| 2021 | £296 | £195 | £223 | £197 |
| 2022 | £282 | £200 | £259 | £216 |
| 2023 | £282 | £193 | £269 | £234 |
| 2024 | £306 | £211 | £289 | £234 |
| 2025 | £270 | £193 | £278 | £227 |
| 2026 | £346 | £169 | £292 | £248 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 5AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 39, Friars Court, Canterbury Gardens, Salford, M5 5AH | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2025 | Flat 42, Friars Court, Canterbury Gardens, Salford, M5 5AH | Flats | Leasehold | £126,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 16, Millers Court, Canterbury Gardens, Salford, M5 5AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £248,500 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 9, Millers Court, Canterbury Gardens, Salford, M5 5AT | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 6, Monks Court, Canterbury Gardens, Salford, M5 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the M5 5AF postcode area, located within Weaste & Seedley, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | West One Way, Salford, M50 1ZD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | West One Way, Salford, M50 1ZD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 215 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8HA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Gilda Brook Road, Salford, M30 0DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 7 Irwell Place, Salford, M30 0FH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M5 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Doyle
Weaste & Seedley - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M5 5AF records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M5 5AF in Weaste & Seedley is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M5 5AF, including Arbour Academy, Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School and Clarendon Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M5 5AF is Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink), about 159 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M5 5AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,352 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 5AF is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Doyle (Reform UK).
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.