M3 — SALFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M3 is £404,718, which is 6% above the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M3 cost 41.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M3 have fallen 38.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£162,500	1
Semi-detached	£241,770	25
Terraced	£413,828	58
Flat	£253,475	1402
All types	£404,718	1568

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in M3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M3 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Chetham's School of Music	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Friars Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Philip's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

294,348

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

25.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M3 are 306.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

306.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M3 is collected by Salford. The Band D rate is £2,214/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

M3 — SALFORD

Area Summary

M3 (SALFORD) offers above-average property prices (£404,718, 41% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (306 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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MANCHESTER

£5027K

▼ 67.2% YoY

MANCHESTER

£336K

▼ 28.8% YoY

SALFORD

£218K

▼ 14.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M3?

The average house price in M3 (SALFORD) is £404,718, based on 1568 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 38.4% over the past year.

Is M3 a safe area to live?

Crime in M3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in M3?

There are 4 schools in or near M3. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in M3?

Council tax in M3 is collected by Salford. The Band D rate is £2,214 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in M3?

The average broadband download speed in M3 is 306 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in M3 are owner-occupied. 25% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 294,348.