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M5 5GB

Stowell Street

Weaste & Seedley

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Detailed insights for M5 5GB

Overview

Postcode M5 5GB 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 146.3 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 Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Langworthy Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
77.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,117 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.5%

Approximately 77.5% 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 26 ft away from M5 5GB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for M5 5GB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 5GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLangworthy ParkSmallWalking directions to Langworthy Park

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
1,069.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.19(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.69(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.87(+121%)
Burglary
12.64(+128%)
Public order
11.44(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
59.09%
African
69
18.45%
Other White
22
5.88%
Other Black
16
4.28%
Arab
12
3.21%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
33.58%
No qualifications
62
23.13%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
44.17%
Social rents from council
40
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.83%
Owns outright
3
2.5%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Weaste & Seedley

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £235K

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.

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
Detached4£294,000£346
Semi-Detached23£254,000£281
Terraced70£210,000£236
Flats37£132,000£195

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£241,750£205,500
2026£306,500£121,500£245,000£196,500
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£278£227
2026£346£169£292£248
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 5GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 5GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202511, Cemetery Road, Salford, M5 5WGTerracedFreehold£231,800
12 Sept 20255, Southbourne Street, Salford, M6 5GXTerracedFreehold£150,000
25 Nov 202517, Northbourne Street, Salford, M6 5TXTerracedFreehold£128,750
25 Nov 202517, Northbourne Street, Salford, M6 5TXTerracedFreehold£155,000
27 Jun 20251, Northbourne Street, Salford, M6 5TXTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the M5 5GB postcode area, located within Weaste & Seedley, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 5GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableKing of KingsOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUKUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 5GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 5GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSalford Off Licence559-563 Liverpool Road, Salford, M6 5GYWalking directions to Salford Off Licence
0.2 miFive Star Convenience StoreLiverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQWalking directions to Five Star Convenience Store
0.3 miCalifornia Wines108-110 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJWalking directions to California Wines
0.3 miScott's News106 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJWalking directions to Scott's News
0.3 miPremier SS Convenience StoreLangworthy Road, Salford, M6 5GLWalking directions to Premier SS Convenience Store

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 5GB, 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 021FE01005723
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 5GB

Is M5 5GB (Weaste & Seedley) safe?

The area around M5 5GB records about 146 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.

What is the average house price near M5 5GB?

The median sale price around M5 5GB in Weaste & Seedley is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 5GB?

There are 13 schools close to M5 5GB, including King of Kings (Requires improvement), Willow Tree Primary School (Good) and AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M5 5GB?

The closest station to M5 5GB is Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink), about 348 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M5 5GB?

M5 5GB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.