Postcode M5 5BW 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 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Weaste & Seedley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,012 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Weaste & Seedley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from M5 5BW.
Weaste & Seedley near M5 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 5BW.
In the M5 5BW postcode area, located within Weaste & Seedley, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Convenience Store | 21 Tootal Road, Salford, M5 5EG | Walking directions to Family Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bright Corner Food & Wine | 216 Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5HF | Walking directions to Bright Corner Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | 66 Edward Avenue, Salford, M6 8DA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Scott's News | 106 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJ | Walking directions to Scott's News |
| 0.4 mi | California Wines | 108-110 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJ | Walking directions to California Wines |
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 5BW, 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 5BW records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5BW in Weaste & Seedley is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M5 5BW, including King of Kings (Requires improvement), St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good) and All Hallows RC High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M5 5BW is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 249 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M5 5BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,012 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 5BW 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.