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M5 5AU

Myrtleleaf Grove

Weaste & Seedley

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Detailed insights for M5 5AU

Overview

Postcode M5 5AU is located in a major urban area, within the Weaste & Seedley area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Weaste & Seedley area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 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 Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year. The median sale price in Weaste & Seedley is £200,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,250 and £246,500. The nearest station is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Buile Hill Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
46.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,911 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.4%

Approximately 46.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from M5 5AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Weaste & Seedley near M5 5AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M5 5AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 5AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBuile Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Buile Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
9,581.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
1.05(-97%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
67.24%
African
39
9.54%
Other White
35
8.56%
Other
17
4.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
1.96%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
101
29.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
96
27.59%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
37.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
31.28%
Owns with a mortgage
25
13.97%
Social rents from council
16
8.94%
Owns outright
10
5.59%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Weaste & Seedley

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 142
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £247K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Weaste & Seedley area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weaste & Seedley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£298,000£355
Semi-Detached29£257,000£300
Terraced72£207,000£239
Flats38£125,250£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weaste & Seedley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£251,000£206,000
2026£306,500£124,000£255,000£203,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£269£225
2026£346£188£292£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weaste & Seedley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 5AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 5AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 20263, Lords Avenue, Salford, M5 5HHTerracedFreehold£245,000
07 May 2026Apartment 8, Old Church Court, 40, Weaste Road, Salford, M5 5FWFlatsLeasehold£70,000
28 Nov 2025Apartment 7, Old Church Court, 40, Weaste Road, Salford, M5 5FWFlatsLeasehold£105,000
01 Sept 2025Apartment 7, Old Church Court, 40, Weaste Road, Salford, M5 5FWFlatsLeasehold£56,500
26 Jun 202644, Tootal Road, Salford, M5 5FRSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000

Schools

In the M5 5AU postcode area, located within Weaste & Seedley, there are 6 primary and 3 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.

Nearby schools for M5 5AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableKing of KingsOther independent school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.5 miSecondaryAll Hallows RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M5 5AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 5AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFamily Convenience Store21 Tootal Road, Salford, M5 5EGWalking directions to Family Convenience Store
0.1 miBright Corner Food & Wine216 Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5HFWalking directions to Bright Corner Food & Wine
0.3 miGo Local Extra66 Edward Avenue, Salford, M6 8DAWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.3 miScott's News106 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJWalking directions to Scott's News
0.3 miCalifornia Wines108-110 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJWalking directions to California Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,306
Band D£2,594
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,324
Band H£5,189

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 5AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Doyle

Weaste & Seedley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
WardWeaste & SeedleyE05013036
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Weaste & SeedleyE02001177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 021HE01033982
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 5AU

Is M5 5AU (Weaste & Seedley) safe?

The area around M5 5AU 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.

What is the average house price near M5 5AU?

The median sale price around M5 5AU in Weaste & Seedley is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 5AU?

There are 10 schools close to M5 5AU, including King of Kings (Good), St Luke's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and All Hallows RC High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M5 5AU?

The closest station to M5 5AU is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 247 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M5 5AU?

M5 5AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,911 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M5 5AU (Weaste & Seedley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 5AU is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Doyle (Reform UK).