M5 — SALFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M5 is £217,671, which is 43% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M5 cost 24.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M5 have fallen 14.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£281,833	6
Semi-detached	£260,748	72
Terraced	£245,314	195
Flat	£200,156	1259
All types	£217,671	1584

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M5

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 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

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

This area

National average

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Schools in M5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M5 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Joseph's RC Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre	Primary	Good	mi
Lark Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
University of Salford	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School	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 M5 are 270.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 89% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

270.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M5 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

M5 — SALFORD

Area Summary

M5 (SALFORD) offers affordable property prices (£217,671, 24% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (270 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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MANCHESTER

£336K

▼ 28.8% YoY

SALFORD

£238K

▲ 3.7% YoY

SALFORD

£297K

▲ 6.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M5?

The average house price in M5 (SALFORD) is £217,671, based on 1584 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.5% over the past year.

Is M5 a safe area to live?

Crime in M5 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 (0.2 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 M5?

There are 9 schools in or near M5. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in M5?

Council tax in M5 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 M5?

The average broadband download speed in M5 is 270 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in M5 are owner-occupied. 25% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 294,348.