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M5

SALFORD

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M5 is the postcode district for SALFORD, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £217,671
1yr change ▼ 14.5%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£217,671

▼ 14.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

270 Mbps

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.

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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

£202K £210K £219K £228K £236K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

294,348

Population

62

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.

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270.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about M5 SALFORD

What is the average house price in M5 SALFORD?
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 SALFORD 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 is the population of M5 SALFORD?
The population of M5 (SALFORD) is approximately 294,348 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 25% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in M5 SALFORD?
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.

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